Ceremonies

Burial traditions around the world

Ceremonies, Funeral, Ritual & Sacred Living

Do you have your funeral planned? Maybe you have heard a song on the radio and know that is what you want played while throngs of people cry and wail at your passing? Maybe you have decided you want to be buried in a cemetery, or maybe you’ve decided to be cremated?...

What is a funeral?

Ceremonies, Funeral

A #funeral is the word we use to describe the whole ‘event’ in which we honour some one who has died. A funeral comprises the rites, rituals, ceremonies and/or any other meaningful observances that we carry out in order to honour or memorialize a person who...

Rituals to increase passion and embody love

Ritual & Sacred Living, Weddings

Since the very beginning of time, people have attempted rituals that induce love and stir desire. Some of the best stimulants of this type are naturally occurring foods like avocados, onions, ginseng, and ginger. These have a very subtle effect, so if you want...

Indian Wedding traditions

Weddings, World Traditions

A colourful occasion with elaborate decorations, music, dances, superb dresses and solemn ceremony.

A momentous moment in Australian history!!

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies, Weddings

On 7 December 2017, the Australian Parliament passed the #Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017 to change the definition of marriage and provide for marriage equality in Australia. The right to marry in Australia will no longer be...

A beautiful ceremony reading

Weddings

Have you read this?? Oh, how utterly beautiful! Neil Gaiman is an all-time favourite of mine and he has just added this beautiful #wedding reading to his blog… This is everything I have to tell you about love: nothing. This is everything I’ve...

Dedicate a star to your deceased loved one.

Ceremonies, Funeral

Looking for ways to celebrate your loved one? Companies in Australia, such as International Star Registry, offer packages that include a certificate with a dedication date, telescopic coordinates, and your loved one’s name. Gather family and friends together to...

A Norse funeral?

Ceremonies, Funeral

Looking for ways to celebrate your loved one? You could try themeing the service. A viking-style funeral could be a spectacular send off, while Star Wars has influenced the life celebrations of a number of fans. I have officiated a Star Wars funeral service –...

Writing your own vows Part 1

Same Sex ceremonies, Wedding Vows, Weddings

History tells us that prior to the 13th century, vows were likely not to have been part of the marriage ceremony. But nowadays, your vows are one of the most important parts of your big day.

Writing your own vows – inspiring words

Same Sex ceremonies, Wedding Vows, Weddings

How can you say you will be there in the good times and the bad?

Writing your own vows Part 3

Same Sex ceremonies, Wedding Vows, Weddings

I guarantee that we’ll have tough times. I guarantee that at some point, one or both of us will want to get out. But I also guarantee that if I don’t ask you to be mine, I’ll regret it for the rest of my life, because I know, in my heart, you’re the only one for me.

Writing your own vows Part 2

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies, Wedding Vows, Weddings

Before we met, I had the usual dreams for the future. But since I have met you, my dreams are much bigger. All the things in life that felt unreachable before now seem possible when I am with you.

Memory cards

Ceremonies, Funeral

Looking for ways to celebrate your loved one? Ask friends, family, guest at your loved ones funeral or memorial service to write their favorite memory of them on a note card. These cards can then be kept in a memory box for future generations of the family to...

Wedding Invitation Do’s and Dont’s

Weddings

It’s a sign that we are getting older when we start receiving wedding invitations. We have had the formal ones, the casual ones, the dramatic ones, the perfectly styled hipster ones, and sometimes even funny ones.

Redefining the Wedding Party

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies

Most same sex ceremonies don’t necessarily fit with what we have become used to in weddings. I find this super exciting because we are in such a wonderful time when same sex couples are redefining many of the age old traditions we are used to.