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 | Nov 17, 2021 | Beliefs in Afterlife, Death, Last Wishes Tea House Guest Lectures
The Last Wishes Tea House End Of Life Guest Lectures Last Wishes hosts guest lectures on a wide range of subjects surrounding end of life in the Last Wishes Tea House. About Dr Piero Calvi-Parisetti Piero Calvi-Parisetti is a medical doctor, scientist, former...
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...
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 Amanda C Vesty | Oct 29, 2019 | Ceremony, Community, Interfaith Funerals, Uncategorised
The Mexican Day of the Dead by Jean Francis As we approach Halloween I am reminded of probably my best holiday ever. The Mexican Day of the Dead is know in Mexico as Dia los Muertos and is recognised as a national holiday. The festival takes place each year over three...
