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 […]
Tag: Ceremonies
Your Marriage Certificate In South Africa
A marriage certificate can take three different forms in South Africa. Marriage Certificate No 1 – handwritten On the day that the legal part of […]
What Colour to Wear at a Funeral
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 […]
Celebrate the Wise Woman in a Croning Ceremony
A croning ceremony is an occasion which honours an older woman. A crone is a woman who has entered the third stage of life. She […]
The Post-Wedding Blues
Maybe nobody told you about post-wedding blues. You arrive home from your glorious honeymoon and the next morning, when you wake up, you are feeling […]
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 […]
Naming An Adopted Child In A Ceremony
Naming an adopted child can be celebrated in a very special ceremony to welcome this chosen one into the family. Welcoming a new child into […]
Why People Choose Non-Religious Ceremonies
Many people recognise the power of non-religious ceremonies. They have moved away from organised religion. However, by nature they still feel the need for ceremony […]
Ash Scattering Ceremony: What To Do
Many people choose to be cremated, so the bereaved need to think about how to plan an ash scattering ceremony. The bereaved receive the ashes […]