Here's an Australian poem that is perfect for a funeral. memorial, burial or release of ashes.
Music for Funerals
Music for funerals... just a few songs by John Denver
Expressing love and grief in the time of COVID-19
In just under 1,000 words I invited Lindie Opperman to share her thoughts on grief in these COVID-19 days. She writes about looking back at 2020 from a distant future and invites us to imagine, “looking back to 2020 and the losses of loved ones in this time, [maybe] we will find ourselves not filled with bitterness and resentment because of normal cultural rituals that were stolen from us, but grateful for new, deeper, more intimate and connected layers that we have created to grieve deeply, authentically… alone but together.”
Covid-19 & Funerals in Australia
Funerals and memorials in a Covid-19 World... How will the Coronavirus affect the way we say our final goodbye to our loved ones?
Who will be responsible?
In 420 words find out just how prepared you and your family might be in the event of the unexpected death of a family member.
A Celebrant is like a Chaplain
In less than 200 words find out the difference and similarities between a celebrant and a chaplain. The dictionary definition of a chaplain (sometimes spelt chaplin) is "a member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, ship, or regiment." And although designated as a clergy member, chaplains are often considered to be more …
Why funerals and memorials matter…
What do you do when Covid-19 is turning funerals into 'view-nerals'? In 1,400 words read about the impact of delaying funerals.
Happily Ever After
Avoid the guilt that can come with not knowing about your parent's lives before you arrived on the scene.
I Never Thought They’d Die
Why so some people find it hard to accept a loved one has died... even if the person who has died is more than 80 years of age? Read on to find out ...
Introducing “My Grief Register”
Introducing "My Grief Register" a way to get and give help when you or someone you love are in grief.
Don’t Go Like Your Hero Did…
In less than 500 words I invite you to think for yourself and think about others when making end-of life choices.
