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 15, 2020 | Ceremony, Funerals, Interfaith Funerals, Uncategorised
The Healing Power of Ceremony By Jean Francis “You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice” – Bob Marley Like the Grim Reaper the Covid-19 virus rampages relentlessly through the world showing no mercy, families are left grief...
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 | 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 | 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...
