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, Final Resting Places, Funerals, Interfaith Funerals
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 Amanda C Vesty | Oct 27, 2020 | Beliefs in Afterlife, Ceremony, Community, Death, History & Culture, superstitions, Uncategorised
The Mexican Festival of the Dead – El Dia de los Muertos – Jean Francis One of my most memorable holidays has to be a visit to Mexico to take part in the The Mexican Festival of the dead – El Dia de los Muertos. This festival is a sacred...
by Amanda C Vesty | Jun 26, 2020 | Mementoes and Memorials, Uncategorised
Lost Book Returned Miss Libby Day said she was “so happy and grateful” to have her mothers’ irreplaceable book back. Distraught The 21-year-old accounting and finance student said she had been left “distraught” by the theft. “The...
