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Respect at a sensitive time When a loved one passes away, turn to D.R. Cook Monumental Works for guaranteed sensitivity when creating that lasting tribute to the one you have lost. D.R. Cook Monumental Works manufactures marble and granite monuments and headstones, with the skill and technique to create monuments from simple to the most elaborate designs. Both Australian marble and granite to imported specialist granite and marble from Europe and other countries is used and offers genuine quality of materials. Owners, David and Kellie-Lee Cook prides themselves on respect for their clients.
“It’s very personal. Clients get to look at how we manufacture the head stones all in a very welcoming and friendly environment,” he said. “Everything is done within our own premises at Dunns road, Balaklava and we have a strict quality control system to benefit clients.” Among manufacturing monumental head stones, D.R Monumental Works also specialises in marble kitchen benches and vanity tops. Along with wife, Kellie-Lee, who is the first point of contact to enquiries, D.R Cook Monumental Works offers friendly and sensitive service during what is a very difficult time for families.
Monumental Works • Quality Marble & Granite Monuments • Additional Inscriptions • Renovations Equal to New • Kitchen & Vanity Benchtops • Factory Direct Prices • Country & Metropolitan Factory / Sales Sale enquiries: Kellie-Lee Cook & David Cook Ph: 8862 2047 Fax: 8862 1014 Lot 94 Dunns Road, Balaklava Craftsman built memorials
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For appointments call any of our offices listed below: Clare – 245b Main Road, Clare – Tel: 8842 1132 Whyalla – 5 Forsyth Street, Whyalla Tel: 8644 0300 Port Augusta – 14-16 Gibson Street, Port Augusta Tel: 8642 5122 Roxby Downs – 1A Tutop Centre, 20-22 Tutop Street Tel: 8642 5122 Adelaide office – 17 Sturt Street, Adelaide: Tel: 8231 1110 Email: mail@johnstonwithers.com.au Website: www.johnstonwithers.com.au
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KellieLee Cook with sample headstones on display at Dunns road, Balaklava.
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A lasting tribute to a loved one can be difficult to make when grief overcomes you. Allow a member of the Monumental Masons Association of SA help you during your most difficult time. Serving South Australian families for more than 40 years, Monumental Masons Association of SA, and its members can help guide you through the process of selecting a new monument, restoration and additional inscription work. Members can also help with the process of bronzing plaques and a range of other monumental services. Professional and sensitive, members of Monumental Masons Association SA uphold a code of ethics to ensure you and your family receive the best support and service available during a period where you think you’re alone. Call 8272 7786 or visit www. monumentalassociationsa.com.au for more information or a list of members available.
No rules in coping with grief The term “grief” is used to describe reactions and feelings a person might have to the loss of someone or something that is important to them. The feeling of loss not only covers the immediate loss of a relationship, good health, a job, a way of life or the death of a loved one, but also includes the loss of generations of family bonds, the removal of links to spiritual land rights or neglect of the cultural heritage. What is grief? Grief is not an illness – it can not be cured or hurried along. No two people experience grief in the same way. It is affected by many factors such as the nature of the loss, the person’s past history, their cultural
and spiritual beliefs, and their personality. There is no right or wrong way to experience grief. Some common grief reactions include sadness, crying, shock, numbness, difficulty accepting the loss, anger, guilt, shame, isolation, alienation, loneliness and relief. Why are there differences in how people grieve? We are all different. We come from different family backgrounds and cultures. Every culture has traditions, rules and expectations about how grief is expressed and dealt with. How long does grief last? You can’t put a time limit on grief. The best answer seems to be “as long as it takes”. Grief doesn’t occur in neat stages. It is a chaotic
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process, which is different for each person. We don’t recover from grief as we might from some physical illness. Instead, we gradually learn to adjust to the loss. This adjustment process depends on how you express your grief and other feelings. There are no simple solutions to getting over the pain caused by your loss. At this time you may feel that no person, no words, no reading material can ease the pain. However, organisations like Lifeline can help. • The above information comes from the Lifeline website, lifeline. org.au There is much more information and assistance available. If you feel the need for help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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Phone: 8862 2101
Helping people through difficult times We have given active bereavement care and grief management for over 25 years.
Free Bereavement Services We Provide
• One to one private grief management sessions • Pamphlets regarding understanding and helping with grief feelings in adults and children • Special Services of Remembrance for families • Lending library of grief books for adults and children • Community presentations which teach people how to help themselves and others though bereavement For more information please give us a call on 8862 2101
MONUMENTAL MASONS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC
Our Members create a lasting memorial to your loved ones at a time of emotion and loss. Our professional and ethical conduct, experience and adherence to a Code of Ethics and Australian Standards ensure our clients’ satisfaction. For further information regarding our Association and the services our Members provide please visit our website www.monumentalassociationsa.com.au 12 www.plainsproducer.com.au
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For detail call 8862 1977 or email: sales@plainsproducer.com.au or come into 9 Howe Street, Balaklava
We have members in your area.... AL Nalty Memorials 8346 4955 B & D Helbig Pty Ltd 8562 2203 Bruce Jordan Memorials 8240 2053 BW Budgen Memorials 8370 2060 Chesini House 8280 6828 DR Cook Monumental Works 8862 2047
Enfield/Pensioner Memorials 8262 7077 Garner Memorials 8280 8222 Goerecke Memorials 8825 2117 Jordan Memorials 8445 2077 Memorials SA 8262 8900 Murray Memorials 8582 1333
Northern Memorials 8632 3095 Pearse Memorials 8842 3961 Schubert & Sons Pty Ltd 8223 2473 SD Tillet Memorials 8231 5286
For further information contact the Executive Officer Monumental Masons Association of SA 3/73 King William Road, Unley SA 5061 Telephone - (08) 8272 7786 Facsimilie - (08) 8272 7787
Plains Producer, Thursday March 11, 2010