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<P><FONT size=3>William Farmer Funeral Directors began in the 1870's. In the early days cabinetmakers started producing coffins for families, and&nbsp;from this the funeral director was born.</FONT></P><BR><BR>
<P><FONT size=3>Andrew and Heather Hampton purchased William Farmer Funeral Directors in 1987 and have continued providing the people of Bendigo with the professional service that William Farmer has always provided.</FONT></P><BR><BR>
<P><FONT size=3>This reflects in the awards they have received.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=3>In 1995 they won their section in the Bendigo Business Excellence Awards for Commerce/Service. During that same year they also the won the&nbsp;Bendigo &amp; District Health &amp; Safety Forum Award for under 20 employees. More recently in October, 2009 they won the Environmental Award at the Bendigo Business Excellence Awards.</FONT></P><BR><BR>
<P><FONT size=3>Andrew and Heather together with their team continue to thrive for excellence.</FONT></P></TD>
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<P align=center>at 151 McCrae St., Bendigo</P><BR><BR>
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