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 […]
Category: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why People Choose Non-Religious Ceremonies
Many people recognise the power of non-religious ceremonies. They have moved away from organised religion. However, by nature they still feel the need for ceremony […]