At Heavenly Catering we know just how emotionally exhausting planning a funeral can be, which is why organising and catering for a wake (often at very short notice) can be incredibly difficult and stressful to do yourself.
With over 20 years experience as a caterer and a wide range of furniture and equipment for hire, we provide Full-Service Catering and Event Coordination For Wakes and Celebrations of Life to help ease that burden and help support you and your loved ones.
Whether you choose onsite catering using our staff or get us to deliver to your venue of choice, all of our food is prepared fresh in our full commercial kitchen with every dish beautifully presented and ready to serve.
We have the experience to cater for and coordinate gatherings of any size at any location, including church halls, private homes, community halls or funeral function rooms – we can even provide a venue for you. Regardless of the number of people, you will still receive the same standard of care and service, and our delicious food and beverage menus can be personalised according to your dietary needs.
We work hard to ensure everything is smooth and stress-free and that your celebration of life reflects and celebrates the personality of the person who has died – even creating menus to include their favourite foods.
A full and remarkable life deserves to be celebrated in a meaningful way, and that’s exactly how Karen Claren farewelled her beloved father, Jürgen Claren, thanks to the advice and support of Funeral By Design’s Karin Slade. “When doctors told …
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In the wee small hours of the morning, just weeks before her father’s death, Jackie had the great fortune to stumble upon Karin Slade from Funerals by Design. “Heartbreakingly, hours earlier, the nursing home had suggested I consider making funeral …
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How do you celebrate the life of a woman who was fanatical about food and crazy about Christmas? With a “Christmas in July” themed memorial service and wake, of course! When Chantal Gibbs’ mum, Arlene (Arla) Gibbs, died on 25th …
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Karin was amazing and took care of everything for my mother-in-law’s wake. It was held at the family home and while we were at the funeral service she set up everything seamlessly; chairs, tables, food, drinks, everything. The food was delicious and plentiful. She knew just what we needed and was such a pleasure to deal with. Her own personal experience with loss means she genuinely cares. Highly recommend!
Anna LindemanMy parents had been married for 60 years and my dad was devastate. They had lived on the Northern Beaches for the last 45 years.
I will be forever grateful that I found Karin and her team. She organised everything, the atmosphere so released and all handled with compassion and understanding. I look back on that day now with a smile, knowing that my mum would have wanted it that way. Thank you Karin xx
Deborah RownesThanks Karin, for looking after our mum’s wake. You made it very simple for us. You provided a well priced, professional and delivered with a caring attitude from not only you but all your staff. The food was good too!
Ross LambertKarin, I felt completely calm about the wake as I knew it was in your capable hands, and as a result I was able to take the time to talk to people who played a role in Wayne’s life. Everyone has commented on how terrific your food and staff were.
Lyn AitkenKarin, thank you so much for catering my Dad’s wake at short notice. You are an angel. Everything you did on the day was fantastic. Had a lot of comments about how great the food was.
With Love Steve & KathJust give Karin a call or send her a message
