20 May 2024 | Ceremonies

No Written Words

I do love a spontaneous ceremony…one that has a light sense of structure to hold a grieving family. The matriarch of the family was 102 when she died. This glamorous and gregarious old lady had lived a great life. Not everyone in the family wanted a ceremony but once again,…

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20 May 2024 | Ceremonies

Grief Circle

“Imagine the feeling of relief that would flood our whole being if we knew that when we were in the grip of sorrow or illness, our village would respond to our need. This would not be out of pity, but out of a realization that every one of us will…

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17 May 2024 | Ceremonies

Laurie Quinn—100

Jack of All Trades Late of Fernmount in the house he built himself in 1993 when he retired to work as a local jack of all trades for the next 25+ years. Born in Boort, Victoria, raised and worked around Barellan, New South Wales, RAAF service in the jungles of…

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Eulogy

17 May 2024 | Ceremonies

Ghost Writing

Need a Hand to Get Your Thoughts in Order? Often people contact me to get ideas for a eulogy, ceremony or tribute; to ruminate what works, what doesn’t work; what needs to be said.. and not said. This was one of those mornings as I walked and talked with a…

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30 Apr 2024 | Ceremonies

One Awesome Nanna!

Norma Jean… what a fun Mum and Nanna! After a wonderful visit with Norma’s family I started to write the ceremony. It was clear she was greatly loved… I received emails from six of her adult grandchildren. I was privileged to read them. There were tears everywhere. “Grandchildren can hold…

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30 Mar 2024 | Ceremonies

Levenvale Farm

Levenvale Farm…peaceful tranquility with a wide vista of the surrounding farmland, forest, hills and wide open skies in Gumbaynggirr Country…with the sound of the birds and an occasional moo and bellow. Levenvale Farm, a beautiful place to hold a ceremony. I visited there last week for Michelle and Celeste’s ceremony…

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09 Mar 2024 | Ceremonies

A Beautiful Pair Married in Canberra

Miri and Iain were married on the land of the Ngunawal and Ngambri people, the original custodians of the land where the National Gallery of Australia now sits by the lake. A land of rich colours that has been witness to many ceremonies, songs and stories for tens of thousands…

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28 Feb 2024 | Ceremonies

Celebrating Life

Join me for transformative gatherings: Mourning and Celebration Circles “I was so impressed with Wendy’s facilitation of the mourning and celebration circle that I recently joined. She set such a loving tone, while simultaneously creating a container for authenticity and connection.” Tamara Staton — USA Online Circle Tuesday 5th March…

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10 Jan 2024 | Ceremonies

We will live in birds…

A Quote from The Amber Spyglass A Reading for a Wedding Ceremony   Every atom of me and every atom of you. We’ll live in birds and flowers and dragonflies and pine trees and in clouds   Phillip Pullman   Photo by Rodolfo Clix: https://www.pexels.com/photo/blue-and-black-damselfly-on-green-leaf-1024898/

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31 Dec 2023 | Ceremonies

Kindness and Peace for 2024

May you have peace, kindness and joy in your life. May you live with curiosity and mindful presence, Friendliness and deep listening Towards your own self and others. May you embrace the celebration and mourning That is present as you breathe each day. May you have what you need to…

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