Gwen Bailey has been the sole funeral celebrant on Flinders and Cape Barren islands since 1995. It's a voluntary role and an honour she loves and feels deeply about.
"When somebody dies they could die of disease, so we've had to put in a Perspex screen and seal it up with silica to protect the driver," Ms Warden says.
"We usually know everyone who has passed away and the families. It's a real privilege to be in the role because when the families come to see us, they're grieving and they need support," Ms Warden says. The garden is contributed to and maintained by volunteers alongside Ms Parry, who says it's an important resource in the community.With no florist on Flinders Island, people rely on private gardens and the Rose Garden for arrangements.
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