Rod Pianegonda Funeral Celebrant

04/12/2025

Such a privilege and just by chance, to conduct the service for my Dad's old mate Bill Small today. I remember him well and will never forget his always happy nature and wickedly cheeky smile.❤️

29/09/2020

Such an honour, (and a little daunting) to officiate at the service of this absolute legend of radio. Bruce Etheredge. A voice from my childhood.

The first voice on ABC radio in Wollongong, Bruce Etheredge, has died aged 94.

30/04/2020

Here is a very useful article on the recent changes to funeral services and how they affect family's grieving. And the importance of connection through technology and social media in grief.
Thanks ABC.

On a Sunday morning in late March, I got the call I'd been dreading — my grandfather had finally succumbed to cancer. But his funeral was like nothing we were expecting.

28/04/2020

I am registered on the App and ready for working with the public.. Trying to help trace any possible virus spread quickly.

28/04/2020

16/04/2020

Hi everyone hope you are all well and safe.
As I'm sure you know, this essential service has been regulated to combat the spread of the virus. Many families, in their grief, have sadly been impacted by this, as a result.
I would like assist you in any way if you have concerns or enquiries about how the services now operate.
You can contact me via FB or on my web site.
Blessings.

16/04/2020

Examples of funeral poetry.

30/03/2020

Stay positive everyone.

27/03/2020

Due to the virus restrictions, delivered my first service to under ten people yesterday. Thankfully with today's technology and live streaming services, loved ones won't miss out on witnessing the service in their own homes.

13/05/2018

ab.co/2wyJ4KJ
An article I was interviewed for recently.

Despite its inevitability, death catches many of us off guard. We asked three people who come into contact with death daily how — if at all — it changes their outlook on life, and on dying.

08/09/2017

I will meet and work closely with you, asking questions about your loved one in order to get a sense of who they were and what they meant to you. My aim is to create the right ceremony for you and lead a funeral service that truly reflects what you and you loved one would want.