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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 […]
Ways to Mark the Summer Solstice
Let’s think about how we can mark the Summer Solstice. In the Southern Hemisphere this year we celebrate it at 05.27 on the morning of […]
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 […]
Why Have A Baby Naming Ceremony?
Parents of a new baby may be asked “Why have a baby naming ceremony?” Many young couples would describe themselves as “non-religious”. So when they […]
Things You Need To Know About The New Marriage Bill
South Africans have been asked to comment on the new Marriage Bill. The Minister of Home Affairs hopes that it will go through the legislative […]