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 Jean Francis | Apr 22, 2021 | Ceremony, Death, Environment, Final Resting Places, Funerals
Unless you become aware of the many choices available when pre-planning your funeral, you will likely end up with a conveyor-belt funeral, with a huge price tag. It is possible for families to arrange a funeral, with or without the support of a funeral director. At...
by Jean Francis | Apr 15, 2021 | Celebration of Life, Environment, Funerals
We can spend a life time collecting milk bottle tops only to make bad and hurried choice when arranging a funeral. Become aware of the many options available; what to say ‘yes’ to and when to say’ no.’ The Greenest Choice: Green burial is the most natural way of...
by Jean Francis | Apr 5, 2021 | Ceremony, Death, Environment, Final Resting Places, Funerals, Interfaith Funerals, Trees The Green Legacy
If you follow a particular religion, your will undoubtedly choose you own faith leader to conduct your funeral; each place of worship will have its own guidelines laid down by the authority. What choices will you make? For those who have no structure to follow and are...
by Jean Francis | Dec 23, 2020 | Grief
Navigating Grief at Christmas – 10 top tips Jean Francis Many of us will have become the family Elders, a privileged position and one of responsibility to our children, grandchildren and even in some cases to our great grandchildren. Loosing someone close to you...
