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Tips for writing a heartfelt eulogy

Writing and delivering a eulogy is a fantastic opportunity to participate in a funeral service. Writing a moving, caring and thoughtful summary of someone’s life can be an overwhelming task. When considering what to include in the eulogy, it’s important to remember that this speech is an opportunity to acknowledge... read more →

Rotorua Death Café

Death and dying are something that we all face at sometime in our life, however we often don’t talk about it, and put it off to discuss ‘one day’. Talking about it can only be a good thing; not only does coming to terms with your own mortality mean you're... read more →

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5 Reasons to Pre-Plan Your Funeral

During our lifetime, we are constantly planning for the future. What career path we will take, when we will get married, and when to have children. With all this life planning, we often neglect to consider pre-planning our own funeral, putting it off, sometimes until it’s too late. Now is... read more →

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Tips for Social Media Etiquette After Someone Passes Away

Social media has become an essential part of our lives. Over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed more and more people taking to an online platform to express grief or sadness about losing someone close to them. Expressing grief through social media gives us many opportunities to say ‘goodbye’... read more →

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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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