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Letters to my grandchildren

Letters to my grandchildren

It’s been quite some time since my last REAL post. A lot has been happening, in life and in the business. A lot is going on in the world.

6 September 2026
Why Rest Exists

Why Rest Exists

Rest didn't begin with a business plan. It began with losing my mum.

1 August 2026
Farewell little one

Farewell little one

In her short time here, she brought a quiet beauty into the world. Her presence was brief, like a sigh, yet the love that welcomed her ran deep.

25 October 2025
C is for COFFIN, CASKET and ... CAPSULE?

C is for COFFIN, CASKET and ... CAPSULE?

In her short time here, she brought a quiet beauty into the world. Her presence was brief, like a sigh, yet the love that welcomed her ran deep.

10 June 2025
P is for PROCESS, POWER and PREPARATION

P is for PROCESS, POWER and PREPARATION

Knowing who to call is the first step when someone dies. In this blog, I’m going to let you know what to do, who to call and what happens next.

8 May 2025
V is for Vigil

V is for Vigil

**Vigil** is the time spent being present with someone who is actively dying.

11 December 2024
A is for Ashes

A is for Ashes

Vigil is the time spent being present with someone who is actively dying.

1 December 2024
Last Ride

Last Ride

On a beautiful day, Ray took his last ride home and into the hands of his loving wife.

7 September 2024
Music

Music

We talked about how music is such a trigger - no matter how detached you might be - to turn on the waterworks.

7 August 2024
Say My Name

Say My Name

I've read and shared many quotes relating to death and dying.

17 July 2024
A Stanthorpe funeral

A Stanthorpe funeral

In her short time here, she brought a quiet beauty into the world. Her presence was brief, like a sigh, yet the love that welcomed her ran deep.

14 February 2024
How one can DIY a funeral in Queensland

How one can DIY a funeral in Queensland

A DIY funeral is not as hard as you might think. The biggest barrier to carrying out a funeral at home is how our system is geared.

16 March 2022