After much organisation and changing of dates, on December 1st the Unit paid a visit to Nelson Brothers funeral home in Sunshine. It was designed to be a part of Citizenship and Vocations with the funeral directors given a list of questions we would like answered. Unfortunately they didn't get our questions, but never the less they provided an excellent powerpoint presentation on the history of Nelson Brothers and the sort of services they offer.
You'd be surprised the sorts of things Nelson Brothers do, not only just funerals but also grief counseling to name but one. They even have a library of information covering any and all parts of death and dying that people are welcome to use.
After the presentation, we were shown around the funeral home including the viewing room where some the coffins and caskets are on display. Unfortunately, the mortuary is at their Footscray premises. Maybe next time.
I'd recommend a trip to a funeral home for any Venturer Unit. Its a service we all have to use one day and it pays to know what to do.
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