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: FUNERALS
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 Funeral Venue can Reflect the Deceased
The family’s choice of a non-religious funeral venue can fully capture the personality or lifestyle of the one whose life they are celebrating. Because each […]
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 […]
Non-religious Funerals for Mixed-faith Families
Planning funerals for mixed-faith families can be problematic. Families often include people with many different beliefs ~ and that is respected. However, the death of […]
How a Celebrant Supports Teenage Speakers at Funerals
Mourners who choose to speak at a funeral are sometimes concerned that they might become emotional while they are reading. When the speaker is a […]
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 […]