Simplicity Funerals, Bankstown recently became a temporary home for a range of farm animals so that children from a local St Vincent de Paul outreach service could experience a day of entertainment.
Mark Amy, Location Manager Simplicity Funerals Bankstown was approached by Mary’s Place to host an animal petting zoo at their Bankstown location and were more than happy to help.
Mary’s Place is a St Vincent de Paul’s outreach service for women and children experiencing domestic violence or who have
recently left a domestic violence situation.
“Our grass parking area was the perfect location for the children to meet and play with the animals and we were proud to be able to support such a worthwhile organisation,” says Mark.
The children happily fed, patted and interacted with an alpaca, a calf, a pony, kid goats, lambs, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens and ducks.
“It was great to see some smiles on the faces of children who are undergoing such a difficult experience. I’m sure everyone would sympathise, but as funeral directors, we feel particular empathy as our vocation involves supporting families in their time of grief,” says Mark.