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 | Jan 4, 2022 | Children, Community, Family, Funerals
The Forgotten Mourners – By Wendy Clarkson How to involve children with a funeral. How to help children deal with a funeral and how to include them in the day in a family friendly funeral.. Honesty Is The Best Policy With Children As a parent, we all want to...
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 Jean Francis | Apr 22, 2021 | Ceremony, Death, Environment, Final Resting Places, Funerals
Unless you become aware of the many choices available when pre-planning your funeral, you will likely end up with a conveyor-belt funeral, with a huge price tag. It is possible for families to arrange a funeral, with or without the support of a funeral director. At...
by Jean Francis | Apr 5, 2021 | Ceremony, Death, Environment, Final Resting Places, Funerals, Interfaith Funerals, Trees The Green Legacy
If you follow a particular religion, your will undoubtedly choose you own faith leader to conduct your funeral; each place of worship will have its own guidelines laid down by the authority. What choices will you make? For those who have no structure to follow and are...