by Amanda C Vesty | May 14, 2021 | Celebration of Life, Dying Matters, End of Life Planning, Environment, Trees The Green Legacy, Uncategorised
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” — Shannon L. Alder Here are six ways to leave a great legacy: 1. Supporting People and Causes...
by Amanda C Vesty | May 13, 2021 | Death, Dying Matters, End of Life Planning, Environment, Trees The Green Legacy, Uncategorised
People Don’t Know How To Plan For End Of Life People in the UK do not have end of life plans in place because they don’t know what to do and unsure of how to talk about it. The 2021 Dying Matters Report The report says that only 13% of adults have told...
by Amanda C Vesty | May 12, 2021 | Celebration of Life, Mindfulness, Poetry, Uncategorised
The journey is short An elderly woman got on a bus and sat down. At the next stop, a strong, grumpy young woman climbed up and sat down beside the old woman, hitting her with her numerous bags. When she saw that the elderly woman remained silent, the young...
by Jean Francis | May 11, 2021 | Celebration of Life, Ceremony, History & Culture, Uncategorised
May Day Celebrations ‘Cast not a clout, till May is out.’ I am never sure if the May referred to in this rhyme refers to is the month of May or the hawthorn blossom, which is called May. Ancient Tradition The month of May is rich in the country customs with May Day...
by Amanda C Vesty | May 10, 2021 | Community, Death, Dying Matters, Funerals, Uncategorised
Improve Control Around End-of-Life In Dying Matter Week It is Dying Matters Week 2021 and a new report about what people know about planning for end-of-life reveals: – Just 13% of adults say they’ve let a close friend or family member know where they want to be...
