In any ceremony, the stories matter more than anything else. Often, after a funeral or a wedding, I hear people say “It was lovely to […]
Category: CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Why You Should Have a Funeral Ceremony
Recently Vanessa from Wordways Ceremonies held a workshop called How to Plan Your Non-religious Funeral, and one of the liveliest discussions centred on a surprisingly […]
A Celebrant’s Guide to Choosing Music for Your Ceremony
Choosing music for your ceremony is more important than people realise. It is a very important element in creating an effective service. When people picture […]
How a Celebrant Manages a Funeral with Many Speakers
When a celebrant is confronted by a large funeral with many speakers, the planning has to be particularly detailed. Vanessa from Wordways Ceremonies once conducted […]
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 […]
Celebration of Life Ceremony or the Traditional Funeral: What’s the Difference?
In recent years, more families have begun choosing a Celebration of Life ceremony in place of, or in addition to, a traditional funeral. While both […]
Navigating Grief: How a Funeral Ceremony Itself Can Start the Healing Process
Introduction When we lose a loved one, navigating grief is an emotional challenge. The first few days after a death are often a blur of […]
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. […]