by Jean Francis | May 11, 2020 | Ceremony, Children, Funerals, Uncategorised
Remembering Moomin ‘I just want the love to continue,’ Mary replied when asked if she had any special requests for her funeral. Mary was affectionately known to her twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren as ‘Moomin.’ The day before Mary’s funeral, her...
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...
by Jean Francis | Apr 20, 2020 | Ceremony, Environment, Funerals, Interfaith Funerals, Uncategorised
Down to Earth Down to Earth OneSpirit minister Jean Francis takes us on a journey from inception of a funeral through to burial. Birth, life and death are interwoven so we can’t expect one without the other. An entire life could be spent collecting and recycling milk...
by Jean Francis | Apr 8, 2020 | Funerals, Uncategorised
Coffins designed and decorated We can illustrate our love in many different ways. It isn’t about spending huge amounts of money. For a family to gather around the bedside of a loved one who is nearing the end of their life can be a beautiful and healing occasion,...
by Amanda C Vesty | Mar 18, 2020 | Pets, Uncategorised
Giraffe says goodbye to dying man, with a kiss Mario says goodbye to his friend at the zoo A dying man who was taken on a final visit to the zoo where he worked for more than 30 years was rewarded with a goodbye kiss — from a giraffe. The 54-year-old, identified only...
by Jean Francis | Mar 5, 2020 | Ceremony, Uncategorised
Ritual and Ceremony ‘To help someone invent their own celebrations and live out their dreams is the finest gift the human heart can bestow.’ Allegra Taylor, ‘Acquainted With The Night’. Ritual and ceremony has throughout time brought people together to celebrate...
