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 […]
Category: FUNERALS
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grief Journal: Support for Grieving Children
In her work as a funeral officiant, Vanessa Bower works with families who are trying to deal with the grieving process. So she was very […]
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. […]
7 More Funeral Rituals: Ceremonies of Goodbye
In this second part of our examination of different funeral rituals, we will explore further ceremonial ways of saying goodbye. (Read the first blog on […]
What Colour to Wear at a Funeral
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 […]
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 […]