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Husband and wife Phillip and Bronwyn Aspinall give people the familiarity and reassurance that all will be taken care of when you or your loved one passes.
You will feel part of our family.
We provide the support, comfort, and guidance you need to help you get through with minimum stress or worry.
What you can expect
- Compassion and empathy: we have lost loved ones and understand your grief
- Reassurance: Phillip & Bronwyn will be there for you from start to end
- Guidance: We will advise and take care of the details
- Stress free: We will relieve your burden so you can take the time to grieve
- Attention to detail: The little things make all the difference
- No surprises: The funeral will be run exactly as planned.
Don’t take our word for it.
Rodney Hider
Phillip & Bronwyn have cared for three of my deceased… Read more “Rodney Hider”
The funeral was just as Dad would have wished
Hello there Phil & Bronwyn On behalf of my family… Read more “The funeral was just as Dad would have wished”
Just a greatful thank you to Candlepines
Just a greatful thank you to Candlepines ,Bronwyn & Phillip… Read more “Just a greatful thank you to Candlepines”
Warm, dignified, a touch of humour, lots of sensitivity
A wonderful celebration of Mums life, a beautiful goodbye for… Read more “Warm, dignified, a touch of humour, lots of sensitivity”
Very affordable
Are understanding and caring. I couldn’t have chose a better… Read more “Very affordable”
Very prompt and totally professional
Your services were very prompt and totally professional in every… Read more “Very prompt and totally professional”
Will certainly be our first contact
I have to give my sister in law full credit… Read more “Will certainly be our first contact”
Would recommend you to anyone
Very understanding and caring. We have used your services twice… Read more “Would recommend you to anyone”
Perfect
The 2nd worst day of my life, my mother’s funeral.… Read more “Perfect”
Available so quickly, at the time we needed them
Appreciated Candlepines being available so quickly, at the time we… Read more “Available so quickly, at the time we needed them”
Able to make funeral arrangements without any worry to our family
The family and I were very happy with the service… Read more “Able to make funeral arrangements without any worry to our family”
Very understanding and very thorough
I found overall that everything is dealt with in a… Read more “Very understanding and very thorough”
All the family were happy with the service
Everything was simple and you looked after all of the… Read more “All the family were happy with the service”
Everything went beautifully
Hi Bronwyn, Firstly let me tell you that everything went… Read more “Everything went beautifully”
A fitting farewell
Thank you again for your care and attention to Brian… Read more “A fitting farewell”
Care and passion
Your care and passion after losing Sadie made the whole… Read more “Care and passion”
Gratitude
We would like to express our gratitude for the wonderful… Read more “Gratitude”
Great from the very beginning
I lost my father on December 27th 2013, Candlepines were… Read more “Great from the very beginning”
Very professional and went so nicely
I would like to take this time to once again… Read more “Very professional and went so nicely”
kind words and letter of support
Thank you so much for your letter, kind words and… Read more “kind words and letter of support”
Very understanding and caring
Right from the very beginning Candlepines were very understanding and… Read more “Very understanding and caring”
Helpful, understanding and caring
Helpful, understanding, caring and able advise us. Wanting to understand… Read more “Helpful, understanding and caring”
Candlepines were amazing!
Though losing my grandfather was one of the most difficult… Read more “Candlepines were amazing!”
I will recommend your family
My family, friends and myself would like to thank you… Read more “I will recommend your family”
Helpful, understanding, caring and able advise us
Helpful, understanding, caring and able advise us. Wanting to understand… Read more “Helpful, understanding, caring and able advise us”
Overall, a 5 out of 5 star rating.
Overall, a 5 out of 5 star rating.
Commitment, kindness, compassion
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Phillip and… Read more “Commitment, kindness, compassion”
Quality
Thankyou Bronwyn and Philip for your prompt and professional attention… Read more “Quality”
Exceptional service
Thank you for the care and respect you showed in… Read more “Exceptional service”
Simply wonderful
Bronwyn and Phillip are simply wonderful from beginning to end… Read more “Simply wonderful”
Great care, kindness and support
Candlepines conducted my fathers funeral 4 weeks ago with great… Read more “Great care, kindness and support”
Well done Candlepines team
From the very start, Phillip and Bronwyn were so understanding… Read more “Well done Candlepines team”
Candlepines were great
Candlepines were great. They were very understanding and supportive and… Read more “Candlepines were great”
Very impressed
Very impressed with their sensitivity and understanding. They did everything… Read more “Very impressed”
Nothing was too much trouble
My dad had met Phillip and Bronwyn to make arrangements… Read more “Nothing was too much trouble”
Simple but stylish
We recently had our father pass away and had the… Read more “Simple but stylish”
Thank you very much for everything.
Bronwyn & Phillip I want to thank you for all… Read more “Thank you very much for everything.”
Most able and dedicated
I am so pleased that something in my time of… Read more “Most able and dedicated”
Thank You
I would like to thank you for the excellent care… Read more “Thank You”
Very friendly, approachable, and professional
We have used Candlepines twice now. Both times Bronwyn and… Read more “Very friendly, approachable, and professional”
Many thanks and blessings
I was very touched to receive your letter offering your… Read more “Many thanks and blessings”
A day of loving memories
Hello Bronywn and Phillip, thank you so much for the… Read more “A day of loving memories”
Sensitive and caring in the most devastating time in my life.
Sensitive and caring in the most devastating time in my… Read more “Sensitive and caring in the most devastating time in my life.”
Dignity and understanding
We first met Bronwyn and Phillip when they conducted my… Read more “Dignity and understanding”
Overall, 10 out of 5 stars
All I can say is thank you so much for… Read more “Overall, 10 out of 5 stars”
Thank you for everything you have done for us
We would like to thank you for all the support… Read more “Thank you for everything you have done for us”
Very reliable, willing to listen and discuss
Very reliable, willing to listen and discuss. Helpful, caring and… Read more “Very reliable, willing to listen and discuss”
Many thanks
Good afternoon Bronwyn! I would like to pass on my… Read more “Many thanks”
Thank you both for looking after my dad
Bronwyn & Phillip On behalf of my mum Gloria &… Read more “Thank you both for looking after my dad”
From our residents
We would like to thank you very much for the… Read more “From our residents”
Thank you for caring so much
Hello It’s Rachel Stott here I just received your lovely… Read more “Thank you for caring so much”
Wendy & Trent Stemm , Nathan Weavell, Dion, Kira , Rubii, Addye, Lylah Tattersall.
Phillip & Bronwyn I would like to take this opportunity… Read more “Wendy & Trent Stemm , Nathan Weavell, Dion, Kira , Rubii, Addye, Lylah Tattersall.”
The Carter Family
The whole family was so grateful for your exceptional care… Read more “The Carter Family”
Hilary & Jack
Dear Bronwyn I just wanted to send a message and… Read more “Hilary & Jack”
The Barlow Family
To Bronwyn & Phillip and all the team at Candlepines… Read more “The Barlow Family”
Funeral of William McLeod
Hi Bronwyn & Phillip Just wanted to thank you… Read more “Funeral of William McLeod”
Sonja Sullivan
We recently dealt with Candlepines on the passing of… Read more “Sonja Sullivan”
Nicole Fraser
A small family business With Bronwyn and Phillip at the… Read more “Nicole Fraser”
Julie Davidson
From all our hearts, thank you for your professionalism,… Read more “Julie Davidson”
Megan Antonini
To Phillip and Bronwyn We would like to express our… Read more “Megan Antonini”
Mary Giordmainia
Very highly recommend Candlepines funeral s. Their services are very… Read more “Mary Giordmainia”
Janice Perrin
Extremely grateful for Bronwyn who helped at a very sad… Read more “Janice Perrin”
Tom Dimec
Phillip and Bronwyn Aspinall and the team at Candle Pine… Read more “Tom Dimec”
Marie & Leung Family
I am so very grateful that God has sent us… Read more “Marie & Leung Family”
Tina Martuccio
Bronwyn was very helpful and made the process… Read more “Tina Martuccio”
Nicole Hutchison
Our family are very grateful to Candlepines for taking… Read more “Nicole Hutchison”
Martin Briffa
Thankyou Bronwyn and Phillip for your sensitivity and professionalism in… Read more “Martin Briffa”
Warr Family
To Bronwyn Phil & Team . Heartfelt thanks & appreciation… Read more “Warr Family”
Esta & Waqanivalu Family on behalf of Sarah .
Dear Bronwyn, Phillip & the Team @Candlepines Thank you so… Read more “Esta & Waqanivalu Family on behalf of Sarah .”
Vera Petkovic
Hello Bronwyn I would just like to say thank you… Read more “Vera Petkovic”
Jenny Shaw
Jenny Shaw This was the second time I had organised… Read more “Jenny Shaw”
Ray Dyt
Ray DYT My wife Maureen’s passing was the saddest day… Read more “Ray Dyt”
Esta Lee
Esta Lee When my sister -in-law passed away, I searched… Read more “Esta Lee”
Sandra Snow
We wish to thank you for your help and… Read more “Sandra Snow”
Raewyn Ross
Raewyn Ross From start to finish Candlepines made what is… Read more “Raewyn Ross”
O’Rafferty Family
Teresa Skirving Thank you Bronwyn & Phil for your patience… Read more “O’Rafferty Family”
Sandra Snow
Thank you to Bronwyn and Philip, great service, and nothing… Read more “Sandra Snow”
ML
I would highly recommend Bronwyn who was very kind, helpful… Read more “ML”
Godfrey,Simone & Mary
To Phillip & Bronwyn Thankyou both so much for such… Read more “Godfrey,Simone & Mary”
Roxanne – Family
Dear Bronwyn & Phillip Words can not express my gratitude… Read more “Roxanne – Family”
Ronni Leigh
Dear Bronwyn, Phillip, Sandra, Janet, Graeme &Anthony . “Mark Torjussen… Read more “Ronni Leigh”
Shamimah Kiwa
Shamimah Kiwa Absolutely best experience my family and I had.… Read more “Shamimah Kiwa”
Vicki Dellamarta
Vicki Dellamarta I just wanted to thank and highly… Read more “Vicki Dellamarta”
Shamimah & Virginia
Dear Bronwyn ,Phillip and Candlepines team, My sister and I… Read more “Shamimah & Virginia”
Donna Southern
Donna Southern I couldn’t recommend Bronwyn of Candlepines more highly.… Read more “Donna Southern”
Irena Stefankowski
We contacted Candlepines to arrange for a pre paid funeral… Read more “Irena Stefankowski”
Norma Webb
Im very grateful to Bronwyn and Phillip for their compassion.… Read more “Norma Webb”
Jackie Hall
Again I need to say thank you. You guys are… Read more “Jackie Hall”
Terry & Joan
A very big heartfelt thank you to Bronwyn and Phillip… Read more “Terry & Joan”
Jessie Konstantinou
We are very grateful to Bronwyn and Phillip for… Read more “Jessie Konstantinou”
Jessie Konstantinou
We are very grateful to Bronwyn and Phillip for helping… Read more “Jessie Konstantinou”
Sean,Magi,Renato,Patrick &Sinead
Dear Phillip & Bronwyn Thank you for taking such good… Read more “Sean,Magi,Renato,Patrick &Sinead”
MIck Kinniburgh
We are very grateful to Bronwyn and Phillip for helping… Read more “MIck Kinniburgh”
Adam & Julie Jewell
Hi Bronwyn, I want to thank you all very much… Read more “Adam & Julie Jewell”
Gepsy Pata
Gepsy Pata We recently had a loss of our daughter,… Read more “Gepsy Pata”
Lisa Allen
Hello Bronwyn and Philip Thank-you for your care on Wednesday.… Read more “Lisa Allen”
Faith Hynoski
Faith Hynoski Sadly, we had to organize a funeral for… Read more “Faith Hynoski”
Rebecca Radovic
Just wanted to say Thank you so much for all… Read more “Rebecca Radovic”
Joseph Azzopardi
14 hours agoNEW Thank you again for the care and… Read more “Joseph Azzopardi”
Tara Jumpponen Clark
Tara Jumpponen-Clark My family and I would like to… Read more “Tara Jumpponen Clark”
Daniel Vincent
Morning Bronwyn, Thankyou for all you have done to… Read more “Daniel Vincent”
Faith H, Esther& Paul Bole
Dear Bronwyn & Phillip We wanted to send our heartfelt… Read more “Faith H, Esther& Paul Bole”
Andre Dreyfus
Andre Dreyfus On behalf of my family, I want to… Read more “Andre Dreyfus”
Suelette D
Suelette D Bronwyn did a marvellous job – with… Read more “Suelette D”
Julie Harrap
The recent services provide by Bronwyn and Phillip were fantastic. … Read more “Julie Harrap”
Anna W
Easy to communicate with and serviced us as expected. Thanks… Read more “Anna W”
Julie ,David & Ruth
Phillip & Bronwyn . Thank you ! On behalf of… Read more “Julie ,David & Ruth”
Karolina Wardawa
We had a fantastic experience with Candlepines, Bronwyn and the… Read more “Karolina Wardawa”
Kathy Lewer
We were provided exceptional assistance by Bronwyn and her… Read more “Kathy Lewer”
Tegan Mock
I recently lost my mother and was so overwhelmed… Read more “Tegan Mock”
Terry
I absolutely appreciate everything you did for my mum, you… Read more “Terry”
Ruth Harrap
Would highly recommend the team at Candlepines. The best… Read more “Ruth Harrap”
Shirley Bennet
Thank you Bronwyn for being so caring and taking… Read more “Shirley Bennet”
Stephen Jennings
I have viewed the service and it helped me deal… Read more “Stephen Jennings”
Bill & Julie Paraskevas
To Bronwyn, Phillip and Staff . Thank you so much… Read more “Bill & Julie Paraskevas”
Bill Pareskevas
Bill Pareskevas… Bronwyn, Phillip and the staff at Candlepines handled… Read more “Bill Pareskevas”
Trish Moore
A huge thank you to Bronwyn and Phillip for… Read more “Trish Moore”
Paul,Trish,Lachy Moore
Thank you very much for arranging the funeral for our… Read more “Paul,Trish,Lachy Moore”
Julie Leathers
My husband passed away this month. I would highly recommend… Read more “Julie Leathers”
Paul Moore
The staff at Candlepines were extremely attentaive to our… Read more “Paul Moore”
Farid Salibi
Farid Salibi An exceptional experience in every sense. Everything was… Read more “Farid Salibi”
Simone
Good evening Bronwyn and Phillip, Thank you both for… Read more “Simone”
Simone
Good evening Bronwyn and Phillip, Thank you both for… Read more “Simone”
Anne Scott
A small private funeral was our wish. Candlepines provided just… Read more “Anne Scott”
Hongo Mania
hongo mania Bronwyn and the team were timely, professional… Read more “Hongo Mania”
Daniel Briffa
Daniel Briffa What a great experience we as family had… Read more “Daniel Briffa”
Sam, Charlie, Alfio & Connie Sgroi
Dear Bronwyn and Phillip, On behalf of my brothers,… Read more “Sam, Charlie, Alfio & Connie Sgroi”
Connie Sgroi
We cannot thank Phillip and yourself enough for your assistance… Read more “Connie Sgroi”
Lorraine
Hi Bronwyn, thank you for today, it was a beautiful… Read more “Lorraine”
Sharon Lynette
Sharon Lynette Bronwyn and Phillip have looked after a… Read more “Sharon Lynette”
Sandra Hollenberg
To the folks at Candlepines. Thank you for your care… Read more “Sandra Hollenberg”
Bonnie O’Brien
Bonnie O’Brien Bronwyn, Philip and the team did a wonderful… Read more “Bonnie O’Brien”
Bonnie & Lloyd
Hi Bronwyn We just wanted to drop you a… Read more “Bonnie & Lloyd”
Keith Heard
Keith Heard Wonderful caring staff. Very professional and helpful 👏
Sandy Hollenberg
Sandy HOLLENBERG I found Bronwyn to be very pleasant… Read more “Sandy Hollenberg”
Marie Johns
Thank you for your kindness and compassion and professionalism in… Read more “Marie Johns”
Kevin Ford
Kevin Ford My sister-in-law died suddenly on a trip to… Read more “Kevin Ford”
Sue Findlay Merri Health – Candlepines Christmas Party
Please accept this email as a joint thank you from… Read more “Sue Findlay Merri Health – Candlepines Christmas Party”
Bavarian Queen
Bavarian Queen Bronwyn and Phil comforted us during a… Read more “Bavarian Queen”
Rosemary Greene
Rosemary Greene From the initial meeting Bronwyn was wonderful. I… Read more “Rosemary Greene”
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