Feb 28, 2019 | Celebrant and MC, Facilitation, Love projects, Ritual
You’ll find a wealth of resources and creative ideas here. Many people have said reading the blog was great because they could learn and think about their plans ahead of meeting a funeral director. I hope it’ll be a relief from web searching that doesn’t help with...
Dec 13, 2018 | Celebrant and MC, Funeral options, Ritual
The seasons of life keep cycling, moving along at their own pace. There’s nowhere better to feel this than Japan. In the high humidity and hot sun of Tokyo in September I sought out cool in air conditioned galleries and shady gardens. At Nezu Museum in...
Nov 11, 2016 | Celebrant and MC, Coffin, Funeral, Funeral options
People tell me about funerals a lot. I get views from those who attend and views from the inside. What strikes me is what a tough gig being on the inside can be. While the first thing that comes to mind about a funeral or a death is the emotions, it’s a time...
Jun 7, 2016 | Celebrant and MC, Ritual
Perhaps what leaves people feeling okay after a good funeral is the space of reflection that it has created. As much as a satisfying funeral is a place for grieving, support and appreciation of the contribution of the person who has died, it is a place for humility in...
Apr 18, 2016 | Celebrant and MC, Facilitation
Facilitation is a great enabler of a successful funeral. And with a funeral you want it to feel absolutely right. It’s a once only occasion. Every family and community is different. Each wants a funeral or memorial that will be best for them. Feedback on recent...
