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 […]
Category: CELEBRATION OF LIFE
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]