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 […]
Category: FUNERALS
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 […]
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. […]