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: FUNERALS
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Tips For Reading At A Funeral
Someone reading at a funeral makes an important contribution by helping to honour the deceased. You also offer comfort to the mourners. For many this […]
How To Comfort the Bereaved
Everybody has had to deal with people who have recently lost a loved one, but most of us are not sure of how to comfort […]
How to Plan Your Own Funeral ~ Part Two
Recently we introduced the idea that you can plan your own funeral ceremony, whether you are religious or want a non-religious ceremony. We looked at […]