by Amanda C Vesty | Jun 20, 2020 | Environment, Funerals, Uncategorised
Ashes to Ashes, but First a Nice Pine Box By JEFFREY M. PIEHLER FEB. 1, 2014 PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. — NOT long ago, my wife and I had a good friend over for a glass of wine. We had drunk just enough to feel pleasantly liberated in thought. Or at least that’s how I...
by Amanda C Vesty | Jun 15, 2020 | Ceremony, Environment, Interfaith Funerals, Poetry, Uncategorised
Missing a Loved One? During the pandemic it’s hard for everyone, especially if you have lost a loved one. Family get togethers have had to take place over the internet. If you’re missing someone who has passed away you could arrange your family get-together...
by Amanda C Vesty | Jun 1, 2020 | Children, Environment, Humour, Uncategorised
, The Seagull A father was at the beach with his children when the four-year-old son ran up to him, grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore where a seagull lay dead in the sand. ‘Daddy, what happened to him?’ The boy asked ‘He died and went to Heaven,’ the Dad...
by Amanda C Vesty | May 28, 2020 | Ceremony, Environment, Funerals, Uncategorised
Native American Ten Commandments The Native American Ten Commandments Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect. Remain close to the Great Spirit, in all that you do. Show great respect for your fellow beings. (Especially respect yourself). Work...
by Jean Francis | May 8, 2020 | Environment, Trees The Green Legacy
Trees are the Lungs of Mother Earth Jean Francis Payback time… “A tree is the symbol of the embodiment of life, the point of union of the three realms; heaven, earth and water. Ancient people believed the tree to be infused with an abundance of divine,...
by Jean Francis | May 5, 2020 | Environment, Uncategorised
To be or not to be embalmed, it’s your choice? The Egyptians practiced mummification, many centuries ago; which was an early form of embalming. Complex rites and rituals were carried out to ensure the body was properly preserved. The mummification process had enormous...
