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 […]
Tag: Ceremonies
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 […]
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 […]
Simple Legal Ceremony vs Full-length Wedding: How To Choose
As a designated Marriage Officer in Gauteng, I’ve had the privilege of conducting many wedding ceremonies ~ from intimate legal signings with just two witnesses […]
Non-Religious Coming-of-Age Ceremonies To Meet The Need For Ritual
Introduction Coming-of-age ceremonies have long served as vital milestones, marking the transformative journey from childhood into the responsibilities of adulthood. While these transitions were historically […]
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 […]
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 […]