Planning funerals for mixed-faith families can be problematic. Families often include people with many different beliefs ~ and that is respected. However, the death of […]
Author: Vanessa Bower
How a Celebrant Supports Teenage Speakers at Funerals
Mourners who choose to speak at a funeral are sometimes concerned that they might become emotional while they are reading. When the speaker is a […]
Planning a Funeral when the Relationship was Complicated
Celebrants sometimes have to create funerals for people who had had complicated relationships with their families or friends. Some people leave behind relationships that were […]
What you need to Know about Cremation in South Africa
Cremation is becoming an increasingly chosen option in South Africa, particularly in urban areas such as Gauteng. For many families, it offers simplicity, flexibility and […]
Creating a Life Story: More Than Just an Obituary
When someone we love dies, we naturally want to honour their life story in a meaningful way. An obituary serves an important practical purpose: announcing […]
Simple Legal Ceremony vs Full-length Wedding: How To Choose
As a designated Marriage Officer in Gauteng, I’ve had the privilege of conducting many wedding ceremonies ~ from intimate legal signings with just two witnesses […]
When We Change Homes: Non-Religious Home Ceremonies
Introduction There are different kinds of home ceremonies, according to the situation you find yourself in. When you move out of a home, you may […]
Non-Religious Coming-of-Age Ceremonies To Meet The Need For Ritual
Introduction Coming-of-age ceremonies have long served as vital milestones, marking the transformative journey from childhood into the responsibilities of adulthood. While these transitions were historically […]
What to Expect from your First Meeting with Your Funeral Officiant
Planning a funeral, especially in the midst of grief, can feel overwhelming and the thought of meeting your officiant could be daunting. Many families aren’t […]
How to Manage Holiday Grief
Introduction The holiday season is usually portrayed as a time of joy, celebration and togetherness — but for some people holiday grief is real. When […]