11 Aug 2021 | Ceremonies

Grief for an Unexpected Death

If you would like co-create a personal reading for a ceremony of any kind please contact me. I offer my services freely and together we can find the words to express what is calling from the heart. Ranjitha and I worked on this reading together after a young family member died….

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04 Aug 2021 | Ceremonies

Wisdom of a Bear

“If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together… there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart, I’ll always be with you.” Worldly Wisdom according to…

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Eulogy

09 Jun 2021 | Ceremonies

A Eulogy to Remember

When I was learning to be a funeral celebrant over 20 years ago, one of my favourite books was, A Book of Eulogies; edited with commentary by Phyllis Theroux. (Scribner 1997). There are many yellow sticky markers throughout the pages noting favourite phrases and intriguing perspectives. I was inspired by the…

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19 May 2021 | Uncategorised

Leaving on His Own Terms

The sun was shining across the wide expanse of ocean at Woolgoogla Beach – sparkling, magnificence to make one smile at the wonder of this natural landscape on our doorstep. It was a beautiful day for an ‘exit party’ as the Shorter family called it. The atmosphere was filled with…

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20 Mar 2021 | Ceremonies

Children, Stars and Where The Wild Things Are.

As celebrants we use many resources to write our ceremonies. In particular, the stories of our clients, our inner creative flow in response to these stories and also, the inclusion of readings, poetry and the inspired writing from others. A quote, like the words of wisdom from Aragorn, a character…

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17 Feb 2021 |

Celebrating This Precious Life – Honest Conversations about Death and Dying

Honest Conversations about Death and Dying ONCE A MONTH, FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, online 6.30-9pm AEDT (Sydney, Melbourne, Australia timezone) This six month program offers the opportunity for authentic and engaging conversations and deep listening to ourselves and others on death and dying. ‘Through honest, generous and inspired conversations and practices, with no…

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17 Feb 2021 |

Celebrating This Precious Life – Honest Conversations about Death and Dying

Honest Conversations about Death and Dying ONCE A MONTH, FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, online 9AM-11.30AM AEDT (Sydney, Melbourne, Australia timezone) This six month program offers the opportunity for authentic and engaging conversations and deep listening to ourselves and others on death and dying. ‘Through honest, generous and inspired conversations and practices, with no…

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16 Feb 2021 | Funerals, Death and Dying, End of Life Planning

You Are All Stardust

As I was crafting a ceremony for a young man who died unexpectedly from an illness, I was moved by his parents, Sarah and David*, sharing stories of their 22 year old son, Peter*, growing up. Aside from his love of nature and being outdoors he was into quantum physics….

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Death is your real nature

02 Jan 2021 | Funerals, Death and Dying, End of Life Planning

Death is Your Real Nature

The statement ‘death is your real nature’ may make no sense. Yet, this concept is well-known in Vedic traditions offering great comfort to the living and dying.  It is said that the one of the main fears for humans is the fear of death. Not death itself, rather the thoughts…

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