The Australian Funeral Director

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AUSTRALIAN

F UNER A L DIR EC TOR

Vol 40 No.1 September 2018

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Available now!… Unexpected Value Batesville quality made surprisingly affordable. For the non-traditional Batesville buyers!

DELRAY - Product Code: 146853 Rosetan Crepe Interior with dual overlay Batesville quality made Solid Hardwood Casket with Wooden bed, surprisingly affordable Adjustable LifeView panel, Crematable wooden handles, Living Tree Memorial Program Dimensions (cm): 205 x 76 x 50 Weight: 77kg

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“Batesville has been rated #1 in product quality, service and innovation for three years in a row by funeral professionals, according to Funeral Service Insider (FSI)!”

TO FIND OUT MORE, PLEASE CONTACT: Shirly Sareyka - General Manager, Australia & New Zealand : Shirly.sareyka@batesville.com : 0437 114 333 : www.batesville.com.au Or your local Batesville sales agent: 1300 368 268

Disclaimer: Caskets not available in all States. Please ask your local representative for details.

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A PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR VICTORIAVILLE & CO. A PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR VICTORIAVILLE & CO. The President of Victoriaville & Co., Alain Dumont, has received the 2018 Award of Merit from the Funeral Service Association of Canada.

The award was presented in June at the annual convention of the Funeral Service Association of Canada held in Ottawa, Ontario. This award has been given out over the years to honour those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the enhancement of the Canadian funeral profession throughout a distinguished career in the funeral service industry; and is usually granted to a recipient chosen from among directors of funeral homes.

“The Legacy Tribute range of timber caskets is made by Victoriaville & Co. in Canada. ACC Higgins is proud to offer the Australian funeral industry a real alternative in American-style caskets, and I would like to congratulate Alain on winning this prestigious award” Peter MacLeod, Managing Director, ACC Higgins.

Premium Style & Quality The Legacy Tribute timber range of ten fine quality American-style caskets is proudly made in Canada. This exceptional range, exclusively distributed in Australia by ACC Higgins, offers premium style & quality caskets at a very competitive price.

CAPITAL MAHOGANY

BORDEAUX CHERRY

• Solid Mahogany • Rich Titian, Hand Polished High Gloss Finish • Hand Tufted Cap Panel • Rounded Timber Handles • Available in Cut Top • Beige Velvet Interior

• Solid Cherry • Garnet, Hand Polished High Gloss Finish • Rounded Timber Handles • Ivory Basket Weave Interior

PIETA POPLAR

DA VINCI MAPLE

• Solid Poplar • Antique Cherry, High Gloss Finish • Optional Last Supper Lid Cap Panel • Tan Crepe Interior

• Solid Maple • Antique Cherry, High Gloss Finish • Beige Velvet Interior

To range the award winning American-style Victoriaville & Co. caskets please contact: National _Simon Bartlett on 0431 555 232 Queensland, Northern NSW_Greg Stannard on 0415 506 455 Western Australia, South Australia_Paul Higgins on 0408 949 819

Alain Dumont