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Grief and the festive season.
Christmas conversations are never easy. The office is winding down and the festive season is winding up. But, where do you fit in? What are you doing? Where will you be? Who will be there? It can be a painful and challenging for those grieving and to overcome feelings of someone special missing from the table. …
Your Final Gift
Your funeral isn’t a gift you give to yourself, it’s a gift you give to the people who love you. Make sure your final wishes are based on what your family needs. Too many people believe that a funeral is only going to burden their loved ones after they’re gone, but the truth is that …
Why Funerals Are Important
Since the beginning of the human race, different cultures and civilisations have committed to honouring and caring for the deceased, beginning with a type of ceremony or funeral service. There is a reason this tradition has continued over the years, and it’s about so much more than honouring a life. However, in the last decade, there …
Children and grief
The thought of explaining our mortality to a child can be both heartbreaking and scary. Their innocence is admirable and their naivety is beautiful and no parent ever wants to be the one to burst their bubble. But as we all know, death is promised to us and the sooner a child is aware of …
A final resting place, why it matters.
In honouring the lives of our lost loved ones, the cemetery – their final resting place – marks a sacred space in which to connect, chat, laugh and feel. Choosing this special place is a big decision to make, it can be the last physical reminder of them, their final mark on the world and …
Did you know you can have a custom location for your funeral?
Usually, it’s accepted funerals are held in a church or chapel, but did you know these are not the only locations you can honour a life. It is becoming popular now to hold a funeral service or farewell ceremony in a place that was cherished by the person who died. It could be their local bowling …
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Sudden loss, it can affect everyone
Losing someone we love suddenly is devastating. Not only is it incredibly sad, but there is also the added impact of shock to consider. How ever you react, remember it is normal and understandable given the devastating news you received. Many often feel isolated, bewildered and traumatised, and need support to cope with the situation. …
Our ‘Your Story’ booklet is a life story worth retelling.
Often as children we sit and listen to the stories being told by grandparents, elder aunts, uncles and family friends. These memories are the legacy they leave behind in each and every one of us that have heard them and for the generations beyond. They become part of who we are and are called on …
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Christmas: Not a happy time for everyone.
Grieving the loss of family and friends is a challenge at any time of year, but the holiday season can magnify your loss and mourning. Gatherings and events can be reminders of loss; an empty chair is a chilling reminder. As children you look forward to happy times, Santa coming, grandma’s cooking and spending time …
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