by Jean Francis | Apr 10, 2022 | The Healing Power of a Good Funeral
When Colin, my ex-husband was told he had only a short while to live he asked me, a newly ordained OneSpirit Interfaith Minister, if I would write and conduct his funeral. I began to put words together and as I read them to him over the phone I asked him to stop me if...
by Amanda C Vesty | Sep 10, 2021 | Art of Death and Life, Death
Art Exploring Myth, Religion and Humanity In Life and Death Sam Jinks creates incredibly lifelike bodies that are at once both gentle and powerful. He says, “Art is hard, because you’re trying to change someone’s perception of the world. You’re trying to move someone...
by Amanda C Vesty | Jul 10, 2021 | Beliefs in Afterlife, Death, End of Life Planning, Poetry
The Ballard of the Penguin of Death – Method 412 The penguin softly calls you from his palace in the snow. Though every sinew holds you back you know that you must go. And when you’ve made the journey ‘cross the barren icy land, The Penguin simply nods and says, “I...
by Amanda C Vesty | Jun 10, 2021 | Beliefs in Afterlife, Celebration of Life, Death, Near Death, Uncategorised
As someone who has undergone two near death experiences I am interested in what death has to teach teach us in these circumstances. So, here is a brief look at some reports of ‘Near Death Experiences’. These experiences affect those who have had them...
by Amanda C Vesty | May 13, 2021 | Death, Dying Matters, End of Life Planning, Environment, Trees The Green Legacy, Uncategorised
People Don’t Know How To Plan For End Of Life People in the UK do not have end of life plans in place because they don’t know what to do and unsure of how to talk about it. The 2021 Dying Matters Report The report says that only 13% of adults have told...
