With Wings of Grace

12/01/2026

So powerful! Worth listening to! 🙏💙🦋

10/12/2025

🌿 Our first article has been published in the Newcastle Guide! Doing Death Differently with Grace, Purpose and Heart ~ read the full article by clicking on the below link.

Natural Grace, Holistic Funeral Care, Sustainable Funeral Care, Death Literacy, Family-led farewells, End of Life Doula, Compassionate Care

02/12/2025

There is something profoundly beautiful about taking time to be with someone after they’ve died.

A vigil is a gentle pause...a time for family and community to gather, see their person again, and say personal goodbyes.

Some families choose to quietly sit, light candles, or share stories. Others may wish to help wash or dress their loved one, supported by our caring team.

Vigils can take place at home or in our peaceful Sanctuary, in the space between death and the funeral, burial, or cremation.

There is no rush. No rules. Just space to honour, reflect, and gently begin the process of saying goodbye.

We’re here to support you in creating a farewell that feels unhurried and true to your person. This is your time.

https://naturalgrace.com.au/hunter/vigils/

25/11/2025

Proudly serving our Hunter and Central Coast communities including Newcastle, Port Stephens, Maitland, Cessnock, Lake Macquarie and further afield.

Why choose Natural Grace?

At Natural Grace, we offer more than funeral services, we offer presence, integrity, and a commitment to care for both people and the planet.

We are proudly independent, family-owned, and locally based. Every farewell we support is approached with compassion, environmental responsibility, and deep respect for the person at its centre.

🌱 No chemicals
🌱 Environmentally conscious
🌱️ Family-led, holistic care

We believe every life deserves to be honoured with dignity and that it is possible to do so naturally, beautifully, and with grace. You’re warmly invited to learn more on our website or reach out for a gentle, no-pressure conversation.

19/11/2025

🌿 I am so proud to be a part-owner of Natural Grace Holistic Funeral Care and to be serving my community in Lake Macquarie, as well as in Newcastle and the Hunter Central Coast region!

Families come to us when they want funeral care that is personal, sustainable and deeply respectful. We offer gentle unhurried guidance, natural and eco-friendly options and compassionate support always at their own pace.

13/11/2025

I'm proud to share the new Natural Grace Hunter Central Coast page, where Glenda, Sophie and I offer compassionate, sustainable funeral care with warmth and dignity. If this resonates with you, I'd love for you to follow, share, or simply keep us in mind for those who may need gentle support. Thank you for your kindness 🙏🤍

At Natural Grace, we believe funeral care should be deeply personal, rooted in kindness, presence, and compassion.

As we open this space with you, we'd like to introduce the team at the heart of what we do - Kylie Gangemi, Glenda Bennett and Sophie Maher.

Together, we are committed to offering holistic, sustainable, and family-led funeral care. With every family we support, we bring warmth, respect, and gentle guidance, creating space for farewells that are thoughtful, natural, and truly meaningful.

16/10/2025

End of Life Doulas providing support & guidance so people can feel informed, prepared and confident on the end of life journey.

16/10/2025

🌿 This week marks 3 months since Natural Grace Hunter Central Coast's Grand Opening! We have provided holistic, family-centred, sustainable and authentic funeral care to families in the Newcastle, Maitland, Port Stephens, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast regions. We are so proud of the service we provide and are grateful for the support we are receiving!
Please contact us by calling (02) 4951 6631 or by emailing huntercentralcoast@naturalgrace.com.au
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15/10/2025

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day – Wave of Light, October 15th.

On October 15th at 7 PM (your local time), people around the world will join together for the International Wave of Light by lighting a candle in remembrance of babies gone too soon. Candles are left burning for at least one hour, creating a continuous chain of light that circles the globe for 24 hours.

This simple yet powerful act unites families and friends everywhere in love, honour, and remembrance. 🫶

Seek support:
www.bearsofhope.org.au

10/09/2025

Because together we can make a difference!

31/08/2025

Honouring Bereaved Fathers with Gentle Presence and Care
International Bereaved Father's Day—held the Sunday before Father's Day—honours fathers who carry their children in their hearts rather than their arms. It offers space to acknowledge the deep love and quiet grief of those who have lost a child, no matter their age, or those who are unable to become fathers.

Here are 5 Tips for International Bereaved Father’s Day

1. Acknowledge their fatherhood
Even if their child is no longer physically here, they are still a father. A simple “I’m thinking of you as a dad today” honours their identity and keeps their bond visible.

2. Offer space for remembrance
Encourage a ritual, like lighting a candle, writing their child’s name, or spending time in a place that feels connected. These small acts can carry great meaning.

3. Use gentle language
Avoid clichés like “you’ll get over it.” Instead, words such as “I’m here if you’d like to share a memory” or “I’m holding you in my thoughts” can be more comforting.

4. Create community, not isolation
Some fathers grieve quietly or feel overlooked. Inviting them to a gathering, a walk, or simply sharing a cuppa helps them feel seen and supported.

5. Honour their way of grieving
Every father’s grief is unique. Some may want to talk openly; others may prefer quiet presence. Respect their pace and offer support in the way they are most comfortable receiving it.

We invite you to share their name.

30/08/2025

Today is Grief Awareness Day – a day to honour the deeply personal, collective, and unique ways we navigate loss and grief.

Grief doesn't follow a prescribed timeline or path. It's woven into the fabric of love itself – a testament to the bonds we've shared and the lives that have interweaved with ours.

Grief is not something to "get over" – it's something to integrate.

Through ritual, ceremony, and intentional care, we create spaces where grief can be honoured. Whether through our supportive end-of-life services, the potent aesthetics and care within our ceremonial spaces, or our monthly grief circles, we believe in the power of intentional, collective and embodied experiences to support the living and honour the dead.

Even when relationships are complex – when love may feel difficult and entangled – grief deserves the same intentional space. Standing apart from loss can leave complex feelings unintegrated. Ritual and ceremony remain essential for you, even if the feeling of “love” is not clear and clean. These too are life rites for those with messy feelings and grief.

Your grief matters. Your love endures. Whatever that may look like.

For those who have walked this path with us, remember that our monthly grief circles continue to be a sanctuary for connection - held by our heart driven Skye and Jude, reach out for more info. For others seeking support, know that there are gentle hands ready to guide you through.

💙 How are you honouring your grief today?

Stay tender with yourselves and each other. Go gently.