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Farewell Little One
It’s been some time since I last posted anything and I guess I needed a break. In the photo, my wife an I tie the jute lowering strap for this tiny wicker casket in preparation for a private funeral for Mum and Dad only. In her short time here, she brought a quiet beauty into
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C is for COFFIN, CASKET and … CAPSULE?
We’ve talked about coffins and caskets before, even shroud bearers. But what is a cremation capsule? A cremation capsule is a simple, dignified container (usually made of cardboard or a similar material) used for unattended cremations. It may take the form of a basic coffin or casket, but unlike traditional options, it typically lacks handles
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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. Understanding the process will help you make informed decisions about your loved one’s care, and will let you know what you should expect from your
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V is for VIGIL
V is for VIGIL Being present during dying and after death. Find more industry terms at https://myrest.com.au/glossary #vigil #standvigil #standingvigil #supportatendoflife #endoflife #endoflifesupport #warwickqld #stanthorpe
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A is for Ashes
A is for ASHES The material that remains after cremation. ** Only read on if comfortable knowing more detail ** When the ashes are returned, what you have is simply powdered or crushed bone. The cremator is so hot that the casket / coffin and any clothes the deceased is wearing will disappear and do
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STANTHORPE GARDENFEST 2024
I’m here with Mum down at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds for Gardenfest 2024. It was an amazing two days of non-stop interaction with locals about what we’re bringing to the community. We had the BiosUrn on show along with a Daisybox, for anyone that’s keen, to decorate. The gorgeous wicker casket was a real head turner
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SAY GOODBYE YOUR WAY.
When Francis Bacon proclaimed, “Knowledge is Power”, he was really referring to the natural world, science and how understanding it and making good use of it can benefit all of society… mankind. He wasn’t thinking about funerals in the Southern Downs, half a millennium away. A huge part of why we exist is advocacy and
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Last ride
On a beautiful day, Ray took his last ride home and into the hands of his loving wife. I didn’t know until the day before that he loved his bikes. Riding is something I need to do for my own wellbeing and so together we took the long way back. Thanks for joining me Ray.
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A gift box for the earth…
She said, “It looks like a gift box. It’s better than I had imagined.” We hugged after the short, but incredibly authentic funeral service. “He was a gift to me.” “Now it’s a gift box for the earth.” I replied, happy that we (a very collective we) were able to make this happen and of