If there is anything left over what about a donation or a piece of equipment for SB's dogtraining club. Would give them something to remember her by too.

Dog training was a big part of her life.

I'm easy going so whatever is decided I'd be happy to go along with.

She seemed to me to be someone who thrived on the simple pleasures of life, no fuss or ceremony. A nice simple gesture to show how much she was appreciated altho we do have Dani's photo montage aswell don't forget.

There are so many good ideas floating about

All very good ideas everyone.

Although I love the idea of sending a floral tribute in her name 'Shadowboxer' I agree that it wouldn't be fair on her immediate family. Maybe if we did do that, have something like the 'The Best' - that way it fits everything, the Best wife, the best friend, the best dog owner, the best dog trainer. Or maybe 'Friend' she was her husbands friend as well as his wife, she was our friend, she was her dogs friend, she had so many friends. But even then it risks overshadowing or going against what her family might have wanted.

As much as I'd like to do the above I think I am with you guys and think something small now and something more 'timeless' after will be more fitting.

With regards to what's left, I agree with you too that something John could take with him if he moved, nothing to large or heavy because we know John has been unwell too recently. Patterlad is already doing a sketch - maybe we could get it framed and engraved too?

I would personally prefer the excess from this fund goes to her immediate family/dogs rather than a charity. I know that may be a bit selfish but its our last chance to give something back 'to her' - and we know she loved her husband and dogs more than anything else in the world.

Maybe in the future if Dogsey is a big success it can help create The Lesley Bruce Dog Fund - which we can use to help dogs in some way, we all know that dogs were her biggest love... just look at how many of ours she helped.

I think your ideas are lovely, Azz.

I would personally prefer the excess from this fund goes to her immediate family/dogs rather than a charity. I know that may be a bit selfish but its our last chance to give something back 'to her' - and we know she loved her husband and dogs more than anything else in the world.

yes i agree azz ..............

azzz totally agree.
100%
Love the fund idea the best.

Yes I agree with it going to her family too and if they want to donate it to charity then that would be up to them

Great idea Azz.

Absolutely got my vote 100% Azz...perfect

Shall we choose the flowers now?

Will it be better to get something already in a vase/pot/basket as John has been unwell too and it might be easier for him? I'm not sure what happens over there do they leave the flowers at the grave?

Do we have to choose one from the 'Funerla/Sympathy' section? I'm sorry I'm not very good at this sort of thing.

Here's one that caught my eye from the funeral selection

http://www.easyflowers.com.au/asp/product.asp?pn=62



Is this the sort of thing you had in mind?