21 Sep 2023 | Ceremonies

Wendy Woo

Wendy Bartram was greatly loved and cherished.  I spoke with Wendy’s carers, some who had been by her side for 30 years. Carers who, when speaking about her, cried, laughed and told the stories of Wendy’s many antics and jokes, her kindness, joy and stubbornness. I also spoke with Wendy’s…

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18 Sep 2023 | Ceremonies

Vale Lee Cox

You Are so Beautiful by Joe Cocker was the opening song for this beautiful ceremony for Lee (Alicia) Cox. Lee and her husband, Dick (dec) owned Cox Brothers which was a fruit and veggie shop where I shopped once a week in my younger days. I received a tribute from…

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03 Sep 2023 | Funerals, Death and Dying, End of Life Planning

Remembering Julie Larsen

Dux of the Class In high school, Julie excelled and was the Dux of her class. She became a school teacher and taught for quite a few decades. All of her five children were in her class at some point in their schooling. Naturally, she had written many student reports…

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Shaun Robinson

02 Sep 2023 | Funerals, Death and Dying, End of Life Planning

Celebrating Shaun

“Shaun loved his family and friends and he loved his carers… in fact, he loved most people he came across. He will be remembered for his empathic and engaging way with the world; and his stubbornness and determination! Shaun will be remembered for his cheeky and happy personality, the way…

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Death and Dying

30 Aug 2023 | Elderhood

A Deeper Well

“Death comes in the middle of a long life.” This old Irish proverb goes back to ancient understandings of initiation and the wisdom that comes from the awareness and acceptance of death as a teacher. Our next gathering: Thursday 21st September 7.30pm We had the inaugural online gathering of ‘A…

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The Facts of Life Pádraig Ó Tuama

17 Aug 2023 | Funerals, Death and Dying, End of Life Planning

… That You Were Born and You Will Die

Beautiful pieces of poetry often get sent to me… especially around death and dying. Today, my dear friend, Margot Smith, sent me this poem by Pádraig Ó Tuama, The Facts of Life.  You can click here to have Pádraig read it to you. The Facts of Life That you were born…

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Police Funeral Tribute and Ode

08 Aug 2023 | Ceremonies

Police Funeral Tribute and Ode for Robert ‘Bob’ Jones

Bob was a well respected and loved local policeman for many years. Bob’s beloved wife, Kath and daughter, Sue organised a beautiful funeral ceremony which included a Police Tribute and Ode. The ceremony was held in Coffs Harbour on Monday 7th August 2023. I met with the family, and discussed…

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02 Aug 2023 | Ceremonies

David Leaves the Clubhouse

I met David about 16 years ago when he took my son under his wing to train him as a pilot. My son got his pilot’s licence before he got his driver’s licence! David and Heather were also good friends to my mum and dad. I had regular chats over…

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22 Jul 2023 | Ceremonies

Life’s Prayer

Life’s Prayer… calling you home. Often I will craft a special poem or blessing for a family when they are seeking special words that really speak to them of their beloved who has died. I met with the family of the late Shane Webster and they were looking for a…

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20 Jun 2023 | Funerals, Death and Dying, End of Life Planning

In Conversation, Wendy Haynes and Chani Grieve

This One Precious Life Last week, I had a wonderful conversation with Chani Grieve, the host of The Embodiment Journey. I am a guest speaker in Module 5 of her program, Trusting the Heart where she is introducing how a path with heart allows us to live and love fully, and also helps…

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