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 […]
Author: Vanessa Bower
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 […]
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 […]
The Healing Power of Funerals
Some people tell their families not to bother with having a funeral when they die, but most societies acknowledge the healing power of funerals. Even […]
Handfasting Ceremony: Unveiling the Magic of Tying the Knot
A handfasting ceremony, a centuries-old tradition, offers a unique and deeply personal way to celebrate your love and commitment. In the heart of a handfasting […]
Talk To Your Loved Ones About Your Afterlife Wishes
Recently Vanessa from Wordways Ceremonies conducted a memorial service for a man who had not shared his afterlife wishes. He had not told his loved […]
Burial Options: 5 Ways To Lay Our Loved Ones To Rest
In order to say hamba kahle (go well) to a loved one, you might have to choose from the different burial options. When it comes […]
Choose a Non-religious Ceremony to Achieve Inclusivity
A non-religious ceremony, be it a baby naming, a wedding or a funeral, can bring about inclusivity and representation. Wordways recently conducted a nonreligious Celebration […]
Ways to Mark the Summer Solstice
Let’s think about how we can mark the Summer Solstice. In the Southern Hemisphere this year we celebrate it at 05.27 on the morning of […]