by Amanda C Vesty | Jun 25, 2021 | Ceremony, End of Life Planning, Funerals, Uncategorised
Food For Thought – A Hole in One. By Jean Francis While attending the funeral of an old friend, Jack and Liz questioned whether they were in the right chapel. The service seemed to have no resemblance to the jolly character they had known for a lifetime. ...
by Amanda C Vesty | 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 5, 2021 | Ceremony, Death, Final Resting Places, Funerals, Interfaith Funerals
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 Amanda C Vesty | Oct 27, 2020 | Beliefs in Afterlife, Ceremony, Community, Death, History & Culture, superstitions, Uncategorised
The Mexican Festival of the Dead – El Dia de los Muertos – Jean Francis One of my most memorable holidays has to be a visit to Mexico to take part in the The Mexican Festival of the dead – El Dia de los Muertos. This festival is a sacred...
by Nicole Van Zomeren | Aug 16, 2020 | Celebration of Life, Ceremony, Community, Grief, Mementoes and Memorials
Loss and grief go through many stages. A memorial service or ash spreading some weeks, months or years after the loss of a loved one can be a powerful and healing way to celebrate the love shared and memories you will always hold. At a memorial you will likely be in a...
