NAOMI AND GRAHAM – RENEWAL OF VOWS 2018
On a beautiful hot day in early June, Naomi and Graham renewed their vows – again. I have been privileged to create and perform Renewal of Vows Ceremonies for this lovely couple each year. Thank you Naomi and Graham for asking me to be a part of your amazing story.
This couple are awe inspiring as, after a diagnosis of cancer in 2012, they set up The Wedding Wishing Well Foundation and now organise and fund weddings for those affected by terminal and life-limiting illnesses, helping them to enjoy married life before it’s too late.
http://www.weddingwishingwell.org.uk/
“Thank you so much once again for writing and conducting such a beautiful blessing for us. 6th June is so special to us, not just because it is out anniversary, but because we get to spend it with you. You are a special friend.”
Memory Keepsakes
The design of your Memory Keepsake is totally unique to you, Winnie will use the fabric and clothing you supply to carefully design your Keepsake. She includes important features from your clothing where desired, you can also add other flourishes like jewellery, buttons or labels. These can all add to the creation of a Memory Keepsake that captures your everlasting memories. Winnie will also create a pocket to store your loved ones ashes to keep them close
Visit Winnie’s website for more ideas. http://www.bagsfullofmemories.co.uk/
Scattering of Ashes
Once you have your loved ones ashes back again, Seed balls are a fantastic accompaniment to a scattering ceremony, they can be cast with ashes marking the spot with a living beautiful memorial.
Order them from www.scattering-ashes.co.uk
Earth Vessels for Ashes
Earth Vessels are unique handmade urns which hold the ashes of departed loved ones. They are called “Earth Vessels” to reflect the holding of our earthly body and our return to nature when we die. The act of deeply remembering someone and thinking about the colours, materials, landscapes they would have loved in order to create a custom made urn can be very healing to grief. Poems, photographs and dedications can be used too. Find Beth’s website here:
http://earthvessels.co.uk/index.htm
Funerals around the World – New Orleans
The New Orleans jazz funeral. The boisterous, jazz-tinged funeral procession is one of the well known images of New Orleans, Louisiana. Fusing West African, French and African-American traditions, funerals in New Orleans strike a wonderful balance between joy and grief as mourners are lead by a marching band. The band plays sorrowful music at first, but once the body is buried, they shift to an upbeat note. Dancing is generally a part of the event, to commemorate the life of the deceased. Design your own funeral, your way. Contact Sarah on 07870763304 for more information about Funeral Wishes.
