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 […]
Author: Vanessa Bower
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
9 Wellness Habits For Your Pre-wedding Routine
Preparing for your wedding can be an exciting yet stressful time in your life, so you need to put in place a pre-wedding wellness routine. […]
Caring for Someone Who Is Dying
For most people, caring for someone who is dying will be a unique and profound experience. It would be helpful to think about what you […]