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 | May 14, 2021 | Celebration of Life, Dying Matters, End of Life Planning, Environment, Trees The Green Legacy, Uncategorised
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” — Shannon L. Alder Here are six ways to leave a great legacy: 1. Supporting People and Causes...
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...
by Amanda C Vesty | May 10, 2021 | Community, Death, Dying Matters, Funerals, Uncategorised
Improve Control Around End-of-Life In Dying Matter Week It is Dying Matters Week 2021 and a new report about what people know about planning for end-of-life reveals: – Just 13% of adults say they’ve let a close friend or family member know where they want to be...