Jul 9, 2026 | Celebrant, Funerals
How to Cope with Grief in the Days After a Funeral The days leading up to a funeral are often filled with activity, decisions, phone calls, visitors and people asking questions. There is usually a sense of movement, even in the middle of grief. There are arrangements...
Jun 20, 2026 | Celebrant, Funerals
Why do people bow to a coffin at a funeral? I’m often asked about the little things people notice at funerals. One of those questions is why people sometimes bow their head when they approach the coffin, when the coffin is placed on the catafalque, or as the coffin...
Jun 15, 2026 | Celebrant, Funerals
Funeral Traditions and Rituals Across Faiths, Cultures and Communities Funerals are deeply important moments within every culture, faith and community. Although funeral traditions may differ greatly around the world, they all share one common purpose: to honour a...
Jun 12, 2026 | Celebrant, Funerals
Taking Autistic and ADHD Children to a Funeral One of the questions families sometimes ask me before a funeral is: “Should we bring the children?” Very often, this question becomes even more emotional when a child is autistic, has ADHD, sensory needs, anxiety, or...
Jun 8, 2026 | Celebrant, Funerals
Understanding Cremation and Modern Funeral Services, A Gentle Guide for Families Arranging a Cremation When someone we love dies, there are suddenly many decisions to make at a time when emotions can feel overwhelming and exhausting. One of the most common choices...
Jun 5, 2026 | Celebrant, Funerals
What to Say at a Funeral When Words Feel Impossible Finding something to say, even when it’s hard. Standing up to speak at a funeral can feel like one of the hardest things you will ever do. You may want to say something meaningful, something that truly reflects the...
