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When Funerals Can’t Happen ‘Normally’

April 15, 2020 By sgarrett Leave a Comment

When Funerals Can’t Happen ‘Normally’

During this time of crisis and challenge brought to us by Covid-19 change is forced upon us whether we like it or not. It is especially true when it comes to end of life ceremonies and celebrations. Everything has changed without our permission. We all likely have very understandable emotional responses to our usual ways of saying good-bye not being available to us during this … [Read more...]

In Death We Are All So Different and Yet Somehow the Same

June 1, 2018 By sgarrett Leave a Comment

In Death We Are All So Different and Yet Somehow the Same

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

March 30, 2018 By sgarrett Leave a Comment

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

March 8, 2016 By Ngaio Davis 1 Comment

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

October 28, 2015 By sgarrett 1 Comment

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My Life jo-URN-ey – Begin with the End In Mind

My Life jo-URN-ey – Begin with the End In Mind

February 26, 2021 By sgarrett

If There Is Healing, There Can Be No Blame

February 22, 2021 By sgarrett

Grief – A Breathtaking Teacher

Grief – A Breathtaking Teacher

October 18, 2020 By sgarrett

Stop!

Stop!

September 25, 2020 By sgarrett

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