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Underworld 'Punisher' mourned in golden send-off

Underworld 'Punisher' mourned in golden send-off

Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim has been laid to rest in a golden casket after being gunned down, with detectives pleading for co-operation from his associates.

Carter remembered at funeral for rising above politics

Carter remembered at funeral for rising above politics

Carter remembered at funeral for rising above politics

Carter remembered at funeral for rising above politics

Jimmy Carter has been honoured at a state funeral in Washington DC attended by five current and former US presidents.

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

As the US plans a state funeral for former president Jimmy Carter, tributes continue to pour in from global organisations and his own tiny community.

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'A gentleman': tributes flow for longtime federal MP

'A gentleman': tributes flow for longtime federal MP

Liberal Party stalwart Kevin Andrews has been remembered as "a man of honour in the bear pit of public life" at a state funeral.

'A true legend': family, stars farewell tennis great

'A true legend': family, stars farewell tennis great

Roger Federer has penned a letter to the widow of Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, read to his state funeral, describing him as a true legend.

Community reels after methanol victims farewelled

Community reels after methanol victims farewelled

Two best friends who died of methanol poisoning after a holiday in Laos have been farewelled by heartbroken family and friends at separate services.

'Adored' Holly Bowles farewelled in colourful service

'Adored' Holly Bowles farewelled in colourful service

Holly Bowles' friends and loved ones have farewelled the 19-year-old, weeks after she died along with her best friend from methanol poisoning in Laos.

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'Profound day': family mourn Laos poisoning victim

'Profound day': family mourn Laos poisoning victim

'Profound day': family mourn Laos poisoning victim

'Profound day': family mourn Laos poisoning victim

A teenager who died after consuming a methanol-laced drink in Laos has been farewelled at her former school with a community guard of honour.

Quincy Jones laid to rest at private funeral in LA

Quincy Jones laid to rest at private funeral in LA

Quincy Jones laid to rest at private funeral in LA

Quincy Jones laid to rest at private funeral in LA

Quincy Jones, one of the most powerful forces in US popular music for more than half a century, has been farewelled at a private ceremony.

Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Young brothers Russell and Ben Smith have been remembered as loving friends and children at a private funeral at a church in the Blue Mountains.

Israel launches deadly strikes in south, central Gaza

Israel launches deadly strikes in south, central Gaza

Israel launches deadly strikes in south, central Gaza

Israel launches deadly strikes in south, central Gaza

Israeli air strikes have hit central and southern Gaza overnight as the family of a US-Turkish activist killed by an Israeli soldier prepares for her funeral.

End UK riots, parents of murdered girl urge at funeral

End UK riots, parents of murdered girl urge at funeral

End UK riots, parents of murdered girl urge at funeral

End UK riots, parents of murdered girl urge at funeral

Nine-year-old stabbing victim Alice da Silva Aguiar was carried to her funeral in a white carriage drawn by two white horses wearing pink feathers.

Funeral for slain Hamas leader held in Qatar

Funeral for slain Hamas leader held in Qatar

Funeral for slain Hamas leader held in Qatar

Funeral for slain Hamas leader held in Qatar

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh will be buried in Qatar as Hamas and Iran vow revenge on Israel and fears grow the war in Gaza is spiralling into a wider conflict.

Victoria's 'true servant' farewelled at state funeral

Victoria's 'true servant' farewelled at state funeral

Victoria's 'true servant' farewelled at state funeral

Victoria's 'true servant' farewelled at state funeral

Barry Pullen, a former minister in Victoria's Cain and Kirner governments, has been farewelled at a state funeral.

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Coffin plate of the man who named Australia heads to SA

A lead plate that identified the lost grave of Matthew Flinders, the man who named Australia, will come down under for display after his re-burial in the UK.

State salutes its political 'man of steel'

Former South Australian premier and federal MP Steele Hall's immense contribution to Australian political life has been celebrated at a memorial service.

Father, farmer, inventor: politics giant's humble roots

The family of former South Australian premier, senator and federal MP Steele Hall have remembered him as an adored father and hardworking farmer.

Breathing new life into funeral traditions

How Australians celebrate the lives of their loved ones is changing, but some question whether a funeral industry dominated by two major players can keep up.

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Indigenous trailblazer celebrated for lifesaving legacy

Indigenous leader Fay Carter has been remembered as a passionate and tireless trailblazer whose work changed the lives of so many Indigenous people.

Big names farewell Harold Mitchell at state memorial

Legendary advertising executive Harold Mitchell has been farewelled by some of Australia's biggest names across business and politics at a state memorial.

'Best mum in the world': town stops to farewell Molly

Molly Ticehurst has been remembered as a loving mother and a dedicated childcare worker at a moving funeral 10 days after her alleged domestic violence murder.

Prayers and final goodbyes for heroic security guard

Mourning loved ones of a man who gave his life facing a killer in a Sydney mall have been joined by community members and politicians for a final farewell.

'I want more': mourning mum's plea at daughter memorial

A mother whose daughter died in a mass killing has told hundreds of mourners she wants more than talk following the murders.

Final, sad farewell for 'social warrior' Les Twentyman

Les Twentyman's contribution to Victoria as a tireless youth outreach worker and passionate social justice activist has been honoured at a state funeral.

State memorial service for prominent youth worker

The Victorian government has confirmed there will be a state memorial service for youth outreach workers Les Twentyman.

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