Increasingly, people opt for a non-religious funeral service led by a celebrant. If you are reading this, you may be interested in this option too. At a celebrant-led funeral service, it’s the life and the personality of the person who has died that is at the heart of the service. But how does a celebrant-led[…]
Children grieve too but they do this differently than adults. Unlike adults, children have a limited ability to express their feelings, thoughts and memories verbally. Alternatively, play can be an effective and safe way for them to give messages on how they feel. Bonnie Jansen, who teaches at a primary school in the Netherlands and has[…]
A few weeks ago, I went on a funeral field trip to The Netherlands. I was curious to learn more about the funeral practices in my home country. The Dutch are well known for the relaxed, personal and innovative way of dealing with their dead. What can de UK funeral world learn from their neighbours?[…]