Honour your loved one with a funeral or memorial service that reflects their beliefs, traditions and values.
There’s no single way to say goodbye. We’ll work closely with you to arrange a service that reflects your loved one’s life, beliefs and cultural background. Our team has experience supporting families from a wide range of faiths and traditions.
Families across Albury Wodonga come from many different backgrounds. We’ll help you plan a funeral or memorial service that honours the customs, rituals and traditions that are important to you and your family.
From the choice of venue to music, readings and symbolic elements, every detail can be tailored to reflect your loved one’s story and the traditions that matter most.
Planning a funeral can be complex. Lester & Son coordinates all the practical details to ensure everything is carefully prepared for the day.
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We’ll bring your loved one into our care, attend to medical documentation, and complete registration with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
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You’ll meet with an experienced funeral director to share your wishes and traditions. Your funeral director can then liaise with clergy, celebrants or cultural leaders to make sure your loved one’s wishes are honoured on the day.
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Services can be held at our funeral homes, a place of worship, or another meaningful location. We’ll help organise bookings, transport and cemetery or crematorium arrangements.
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If you wish to spend time with your loved one before the service, we can arrange a private viewing in a calm and respectful setting.
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We can assist with memorial stationery, live-streaming and recordings. Complimentary bereavement support services are also available if needed.
Thank you to Tony and the team for all their help and compassion.
My sister (Jan) had attended a funeral of a friend at Lester and Son in Wodonga and loved the way everything was conducted. When Jan passed away we didn’t think of any other Funeral Home and immediately we chose Lester and Son. I found the staff in Wodonga fantastic, at such a trying time for our family all your work was so appreciated.
Amazing professional and caring people.
Tony Egan expertly guided myself and family through the difficult and overwhelming process of burying our loved one. He was compassionate, warm and kind. His knowledge and expertise resulted in us having reduced anxiety and stress throughout the burial arrangements. Sincere thanks, Tony.
Allowed plenty of time to ensure we were able to consider and make the best decisions.
Kerrie went that extra, talked about arrangement options, took care to make sure the booklet was the best it could be, made suggestions, flowers were perfect, just what we were expecting.
A funeral service is typically held soon after a passing and may include burial or cremation as part of the ceremony. A memorial service takes place after burial or cremation, sometimes weeks or months later. Some families choose one, while others hold both.
Certain legal and medical steps need to be completed promptly, but the timing of the service itself can be flexible. We’ll explain what needs to happen first and help you choose a suitable date.
We take the time to understand your traditions and preferences, and work closely with local religious and cultural leaders to ensure the service is conducted appropriately.
Yes. Services can include music, readings, photographs, cultural rituals and meaningful items that reflect your loved one’s life and values.
If sustainability is important to you, we can arrange environmentally considerate options such as biodegradable coffins, natural materials and locally sourced elements.
Yes. Services can be arranged at a range of locations across Albury and Wodonga, including outdoor spaces, community venues or places with personal significance.
If available, it can help to bring basic personal details, a recent photograph, and any prepaid funeral plan documents. You’re also welcome to bring a family member or friend for support.
Whether you’re arranging a service now or planning ahead, our team is here to support you.
