It is true in life for sure so it must also be true in death. It seems like we are much more the same though our differences seem to get all the attention! I was leafing through some photographs of funeral ceremonies for different cultures and religions and was fascinated to notice what was the same, and was unique and different. I chose vastly different traditions in order … [Read more...]
Building Grief Resilient Communities
As we move forward in our communities over the next decade we will be facing a never before experienced wave of dementia, dying, and death – the baby boomers are ageing out and there are 9.6 million of us in Canada! 1 million right here in BC and 550,000 of us in the Fraser Valley! We have much to prepare for to answer the pressing questions regarding who will take care of … [Read more...]
Green Burial And Home Funerals – What’s Old Is New Again
In many facets of our lives we experience the re-invention of past practices. Whether it’s musicians once again producing music on vinyl or cassette tapes, or revisiting a fashion trend from the ‘50s. Perhaps joining in on the trend of a “zero mile diet” or “farm to table” dining. It seems that humans are apt to borrow from our past. Good or bad - Boring or exciting - Who knows … [Read more...]
We Can Die Better: The New Online Magazine
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