how to create a meaningful funeral ceremony or memorial service by celebrant wendy haynes
Death within a family or community produces heightened emotions and
experiences which can be confusing and even surreal. The range and
power of emotions - shock, loss, anger and regret alongside love, joy,
respect and gratitude can be overwhelming.
Wendy's insightful wisdom will guide you through this experience - one
which will be unique to your family, your friends and to you. Her ideas
will give you the courage needed to gently navigate through this
difficult time.
Ritual and ceremony at the time of death can be rich with meaning and
inspiration. They provide a great opportunity to start the healing
process.
Inspiring Funeral and Memorial Ceremonies is a practical guide
to creating heartfelt and personal funeral and memorial ceremonies.
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Planning and writing a funeral ceremony
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How to write an uplifting and inspiring eulogy
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Selecting and supporting speakers
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How to choose a funeral director or celebrant
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Dealing with challenges
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A wealth of inspiring words and stories
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Examples of actual ceremonies
Buy Wendy's Funeral and Memorial Ceremonies Book
what people say about wendy's funeral book
"This book offers the reader an opportunity to understand and explore
the possibility of creating a meaningful, appropriate and beneficial
celebration of a life. It is presented in a way that takes your hand
and heart, and leads you expertly through the process step by step, and
gently lets it all unfold, so that you feel it is possible and you can
do it."
- Zenith Virago, Co-author of The Intimacy of Death and Dying
what people say about wendy's funeral ceremonies
It
seems odd describing a funeral as 'perfect' but that's exactly how we
would describe Dad's service. Thank you so much Wendy for making it so.
Your presence and advice before, during and after the ceremony gave us
the confidence we needed to celebrate Dad's life with dignity and joy -
just what he would have wanted for us.
The Terkelsen family, NSW
Wendy's
knowledge and guidance was a real blessing to me when my husband died.
She helped direct the proceedings of the funeral with skill and
kindness. People came to me after the ceremony and said "When I die,
send for Wendy." Knowing Wendy, it is easy to see why.
I
have known Wendy both personally and professionally now for many years,
her dedication to the profession of celebrancy is unrivalled as is her
knowledge and understanding of what people need at these important
times in their lives.
Linda Scholes, Eumundi, Queensland
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