In her work as a funeral officiant, Vanessa Bower works with families who are trying to deal with the grieving process. So she was very […]
Author: Vanessa Bower
How an Officiant Creates a Non-religious Funeral
People ask about how an officiant creates a non-religious funeral ceremony. Vanessa Bower from Wordways Ceremonies offers non-religious funerals, celebration of life and memorial ceremonies. […]
Private legal wedding vs Home Affairs wedding: Which is right for you?
In South Africa, couples have more than one option to get legally married: they might have a religious ceremony or go through the Department of […]
7 More Funeral Rituals: Ceremonies of Goodbye
In this second part of our examination of different funeral rituals, we will explore further ceremonial ways of saying goodbye. (Read the first blog on […]
What Colour to Wear at a Funeral
Introduction Most cultures have a tradition for the colour to wear at a funeral. Across the world, colours carry deep symbolic meanings, often woven into […]
Funeral Rituals: Honouring the Departed In Different Ways
There are many funeral rituals which are deeply personal and very moving for the bereaved in remembering their departed loved one. Write on stones Wordways […]
How to Acknowledge the Anniversary of the Death of a Loved One
Acknowledging the anniversary of death of a loved one can bring a flood of emotions, memories and renewed grief. These milestone days hold significance in […]
A Quick Wedding Ceremony
In very rare circumstances it is possible for a couple to contact a marriage officer and be legally married on the same day. However they […]
Celebrate the Wise Woman in a Croning Ceremony
A croning ceremony is an occasion which honours an older woman. A crone is a woman who has entered the third stage of life. She […]
The Post-Wedding Blues
Maybe nobody told you about post-wedding blues. You arrive home from your glorious honeymoon and the next morning, when you wake up, you are feeling […]