Ankya Klay

04 Jan 2023 | Ceremonies

With love, Ankya

My dear friend, Ankya Klay, died suddenly on Monday. There is a tenderness knowing that yet another one of my friends has left this world; and a warmth knowing she and I had many conversations about this very moment. When I heard the news, I saw her beautiful smile and…

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31 Dec 2022 | Ceremonies

What is Love on New Years Eve?

We had a NYE family ritual when my kids were little of putting a large piece of cardboard or butchers paper in the centre of the floor or table. We would all have coloured pens and write down the things that had touched us in the current year. Highlights, gifts…

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13 Dec 2022 | Ceremonies

Farewell Dr Sharon White

Celebration of the Life of Sharon White Tuesday 13th December 2022, River View Island, Tewinga, NSW   Opening Music: Cool Change—Little River Band Welcome to Country: Michael Jarrett I’d like to welcome you to this ceremony to honour the life of Sharon White, also known as mum, Shaz, Shazza and…

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08 Dec 2022 | Ceremonies

Celebrating the Life of Shirley Passmore

Words of Remembrance Shirley will be remembered for her love of her family—her parents, her siblings and their families. She cherished her husband, Jimmy, and their two children, Murray and his wife, Robyn and Vikki; and she adored her grandchildren, and great, and great, great grandchildren. Shirley will be remembered…

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Elopement ceremony

04 Dec 2022 | Ceremonies

Love is… eloping

As I walked around the corner of the sandy cove it was clear where I was going. There were two tripods made from beach driftwood, bound together by hessian ribbon and decked with a raucous display of native flowers. These sentinels sat at the edge of a circle that had been…

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22 Nov 2022 | Ceremonies

Come to the End Together

The bride showed me a small shallow, intricately carved bowl with two flat lug handles. The quaich had been in her Scottish grandparents family home for generations. Traditionally the quaich (pronounced quake) was used as a cup of welcome or farewell in the Scottish Highlands – usually filled with brandy or…

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30 Oct 2022 | Ceremonies

Shhh…eloping on Friday

I met a lovely couple who are choosing to have a quiet weekend away with their children… to get married.  They have a big family and many friends so they feel a wedding would get out of hand pretty quickly if they did the big wedding celebration and they wanted…

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25 Oct 2022 | Ceremonies

Memorial Service in the Japanese Garden

Memorial Service for Hilda Martin The Coffs Harbour Regional Botanic Garden A magpie sat on the bench at the very back of the pagoda of the Japanese Garden. It moved its head from side to side as the family placed their mother’s box of ashes on the table. Two colourful…

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21 Oct 2022 | Ceremonies

A Chook Raffle at the Memorial

In Memory of Kevin Cosgrove Kevin was a larger than life character who was loved by his family and friends. The celebration that his wife, Pauline and daughter, Pip created was a perfect reflection of the man they loved. The memorial service was held in the Raleigh Hall: simply decorated,…

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31 Jul 2022 | Ceremonies

Online Mourning and Celebration Circle Monday 8th August 7pm-8.30pm AEST

Using guided practices from the mindfulness, Ongo: Everyday Nonviolence and Celebrating This Precious Life programs, we will come together online to share our Mourning and Celebration Circle. Mourning… the loss of a beloved family member, friend, pet, member of the community… or the loss of a job, a change of situation, financial…

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