The not-for-profit Tender Funerals has opened in Canberra, with supporter Terry Snow becoming one of the first people cared for by the service, following his death earlier this month. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading $ 0 / $ NaN /year All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue Tender Funerals, which works to provide meaningful and affordable funerals, expanded to Canberra with the help of $1 million in support from the Snow Foundation and the Capital Property Group, both created by Mr Snow.
The funeral home is now housed in a light-filled building at 49 Laverton Avenue, which was once the officers' mess at the RAAF Base Fairbairn. Two of Mr Snow's children were present at the Tender Funeral launch - Snow Foundation CEO Georgina Byron and Capital Property Group CEO Stephen Byron. Both said Mr Snow had received wonderful care at Tender Funerals for the family's private funeral for him following his death at the age of 80 on August 4.
A date for Mr Snow's public memorial service has not yet been released. Tender Funerals Canberra Region general manager Catherine Prosser in one of two wash and dress rooms for families to prepare their loved one for the funeral. Picture by Elesa Kurtz "It is raw but it is important.
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