12 Qualities to Look for in a Funeral Celebrant
1. Open to all beliefs and none, without imposing their own. 2. Understands the emotional journey of a funeral ceremony and can guide you through it. 3. Someone who's grounded…
Healthy Grief: How Do You Feel About Bowing to Someone Who’s Died?
Bowing to someone who has died can feel rather unnatural to those of us raised in the West. We’re not used to bowing in daily life. We might associate it…
Your Life in a Song
There are a multitude of ways in which music can be used as part of a funeral ceremony. Playing a significant song is just one of them, and it can…
To Close or Not to Close…the Curtains.
It’s potentially the lowest, saddest point in the funeral ceremony, the crux where we must truly face the inevitable and, having celebrated a life, say our final farewells. Some call…
Sailing Home
I led a funeral yesterday for someone with a strong connection to the ocean. Sailing can be a wonderful metaphor for life and death. It involves working with the elements:…