5 Things the Dying Want Us to Know
I originally read about this book Opening Heaven’s Door: Investigating Stories of Life, Death, and What Comes After by journalist Patricia Pearson and thought it was quite interesting. I want to clearly state that I do not agree with all that...
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Writing and delivering a eulogy – 5 tips to make it easier.
Writing and delivering the a eulogy for a loved one can be and extremely difficult thing to do. For anyone preparing a eulogy for a loved one, this is my advice – keep it personal, and make it your own....
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Burial traditions around the world
Do you have your funeral planned? Maybe you have heard a song on the radio and know that is what you want played while throngs of people cry and wail at your passing? Maybe you have decided you want to...
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What is a funeral?
A #funeral is the word we use to describe the whole ‘event’ in which we honour some one who has died. A funeral comprises the rites, rituals, ceremonies and/or any other meaningful observances that we carry out in order to honour or...
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Dedicate a star to your deceased loved one.
Looking for ways to celebrate your loved one? Companies in Australia, such as International Star Registry, offer packages that include a certificate with a dedication date, telescopic coordinates, and your loved one’s name. Gather family and friends together to celebrate your...
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A Norse funeral?
Looking for ways to celebrate your loved one? You could try themeing the service. A viking-style funeral could be a spectacular send off, while Star Wars has influenced the life celebrations of a number of fans. I have officiated a...
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Memory cards
Looking for ways to celebrate your loved one? Ask friends, family, guest at your loved ones funeral or memorial service to write their favorite memory of them on a note card. These cards can then be kept in a memory...
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