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 […]
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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 […]
How to Manage Holiday Grief
Introduction The holiday season is usually portrayed as a time of joy, celebration and togetherness — but for some people holiday grief is real. When […]
Navigating Grief: How a Funeral Ceremony Itself Can Start the Healing Process
Introduction When we lose a loved one, navigating grief is an emotional challenge. The first few days after a death are often a blur of […]
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 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 […]