People are often surprised when they learn of my love-hate relationship with the term “Celebration of Life.” "But you're a Celebrant!" they say. "Doesn't that mean you like to celebrate?" Well, yes...and no. It depends. Let’s take a look at Google’s definition...
“How will I teach him to tie his shoelaces?” During those initial chaotic moments in the delivery room, that was my first coherent thought. His due date was July 1—Canada Day—but, fittingly, he arrived instead on the Fourth of July. Independence Day. “He will be...
As fewer and fewer North Americans seek what was once considered the norm, the ordinary funeral (often on the more "traditional" side) appears to be nearing the end of life. And there are many reasons and theories as to why this is occurring. We live in a more...
I have heard that writing a letter to someone who has died is helpful to the grief process and, while my mother is still very much alive, with every passing day, I mourn her loss. Over and over again, I am reminded, “It’s not her, it’s the disease.” And so, Dementia,...
"Since our wedding, so many of our friends and family have told us that our wedding ceremony was the most beautiful ceremony they've ever witnessed. We couldn't agree more. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving us our perfect ceremony, Linda!" I SO love working...