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Helping Children Cope with Grief

Over the last week I’ve watched and listened to my kids discuss the events in Christchurch, a place where we lived, and where our daughter was born. I’ve watched and listened to them talk, process and understand in their own way what is happening. I’ve followed with interest what their... read more →

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Three Things You Can Do If You’re Unable To Attend A Funeral

Dealing with death is often a difficult task, especially if you can’t physically attend the funeral service. There are many reasons you may not be able to attend a funeral, such as living in another region or overseas, not being well enough to travel, or being unable to travel at... read more →

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Personalising a Funeral – For the Perfect Send Off

Helping families create a meaningful funeral experience is what drives us to do what we do. It helps start a healthy grieving process and allows families to celebrate life, their way. Making sure you have a few things that are personalised & unique is the best way to put together... read more →

Thoughtful Sympathy Gift Ideas

When a friend or family member loses someone close, sympathy is a natural and immediate response. Traditionally flower arrangements are sent as gifts of support and sympathy. Flowers are a beautiful visual expression of emotion and respect. However, if someone very close to you has experienced the loss of a... read more →

Five ways to support a friend who is grieving the loss of a loved one.

The loss of any member of a community is hard on those close. Processing the loss of a popular community member is tough, especially when their reach is wide, from children to parents, to friends and family. Here are five ways to support a friend who is grieving the loss... read more →

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Helping Children Cope with Grief

Three Things You Can Do If You’re Unable To Attend A Funeral

Personalising a Funeral – For the Perfect Send Off

Thoughtful Sympathy Gift Ideas

Five ways to support a friend who is grieving the loss of a loved one.