Sarah Tolmie - Community Funeral Director and EndofLife Services

21/02/2026

This is the Grief Retreat I am running at the beautiful and peaceful Women's Healing Sanctuary in Port Stephens in March. There are 2 places left.
https://womenshealingsanctuary.com.au/event/transforming-grief-into-hope-26/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQF-O9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETI1OHVYbzNVVW1SM1pWVjUyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHshrGzQp-YvE3e4NTxTU5hAuqefZRe4E95xf09wZvk_aAZ63sa--XIRU2yTr_aem_YnnnuQG2z_tA4EpgggoJSQ

Transforming Grief Into Hope - This women-only retreat offers a gentle place to honour the full spectrum of grief, learning how to live, love, and laugh again.

10/02/2026

At Picaluna, we understand that the landscape of grief is far broader than a single day.

06/02/2026

Release and relax after 3 funerals this week - such a deep practice of care and presencing - and just needed a Vitamin Sea booster.

26/01/2026

In a secluded bushland location, under the watchful gaze of a giant golden statue of Buddha, friends and family gathered to honour a woman whose generosity and bravery made the world a better place for others.
Through prayer, music, art, and creativity, they expressed their sense of loss and grief as they farewelled an open-hearted woman who strove to protect the vulnerable.
At Picaluna, we understand that meaningful and appropriate funerals start with funeral directors listening and understanding how the person, family, and friends want to say goodbye.
To find out more about our work, get in contact today.
W: www.picaluna.com
P: 1 300 297 009

13/01/2026

Paella at a funeral?
For Eileen, it was the perfect fit.
Eileen’s life was defined by creativity and a global network of friends and family. To honour her, we helped design a memorial that was as marvellous as she was.
The service, held at a Surf Lifesaving Club, blended traditional elements, like music and speeches, with the unconventional joy of live cooking. As the ceremony progressed, a giant paella was prepared in the adjacent kitchen area. It was a sensory tribute that left guests with full hearts and, eventually, full bellies.
We take pride in helping those left behind create ceremonies that reflect the life and personality of the deceased. If you are looking for a meaningful way to celebrate a life, we invite you to reach out to our team.
W: www.picaluna.com
P: 1 300 297 009

10/01/2026

Fabulous new spiritual co-op with beautiful magic goodies and crystals and yummy scents and jewelry and ceremonial specialties has opened up on the corner below me. Elemental & Co. welcome to the corner and all the best.

22/12/2025

22/12/2025

Festive Love and Summer Blessings
Thank you for your community and connection this year.
Here is my end-of-year message and some FREE resources to get you through the festive season.
Merry Christmas - Happy Holidays - Summer Love Blessings
Peace Be With You All
xox
Sarah Tolmie

Hello dear ones.Thank you for your community and connection this year. My happy place is to be in service to life & love. Whether that is in relationship repair, recovery, reconnection, and re-creation; or supporting families at end-of-life in my funeral and sacred deathcare practice; or in celebra...

01/12/2025

A beautiful card and candle/scent gift from a special family I recently supported.

I had the privilege of arranging the funeral and leading the ceremony for the rich, tender and exquisitely beautiful honouring of Zena — 101 years of life, love, story and legacy.

Marianne wrote:

“Dear Sarah,
I want to thank you for bringing such elegance, grace and sacredness to my precious Mum/Zena’s Celebration of Life. You went out of your way to make my journey through the days of organising the service less daunting, and your generous and warm support was so deeply appreciated.
In gratitude & with love,
Marianne.”

Feeling humbled and grateful to do this sacred work. 🕊️💛

Picaluna

24/11/2025

Picaluna Funerals, your trusted Funeral Home and Funeral Directors, specialises in personalized and compassionate Cremation & Funeral Services. Get in touch with our Funeral Directors for personalised and meaningful ceremonies. Honouring lives with care

23/11/2025

This is the work I do in my end-of-life and holistic funeral practice.
It’s all about; Education. Preparation. Choices. Agency. Authenticity. And Bespoke Expressions.
Xx
Sarah

For many, voluntary assisted dying has come to symbolise control over how life ends. Yet dying well isn't just about those final hours. That's where a deathwalker like Zenith can help.

20/11/2025

What is a shrouded cremation?

When a body is placed within a cremator, in most cases it is required to be on a hard, flat base because the body will enter the cremator on rollers. To address this issue, some coffin makers have developed what is called ‘a shroud bearer’ or ‘shroud carriage’. They have been designed with a hard, flat base, handles for manoeuvrability and made of various materials like wood, cardboard, wicker etc.

Shroud bearers and shroud carriages are an affordable option, they can be purchased for only a few hundred dollars. They can be used as a coffin would for transport in a suitable vehicle meaning no additional purchase is necessary.

Visit our website (www.ndan.com.au) to learn more about Natural Death.