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Shona, around 10 years ago, with her late Aunt. Image: Supplied.

t even happen. I wasn’t overcome with the exhaustion I often felt when leaving a loved one’s service and for a while I couldn’t work out why. She was like my second mother.

Shona and close friend Lauren, who passed away after her battle with breast cancer. Image: Supplied.

State governments do allow, in some cases, for exemptions to the 10 person limit for funerals. Visit your state government's website for more information.

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