Funeral Traditions Around the World
Although death and funerals are one of the common denominators in human life, the customs and traditions around it are not. With the influence of culture and religion, there is a world of different funerary customs that we have never even heard of. For most of us,...
Funerals V’s COVID-19
When the COVID-19 virus pandemic came to visit early in 2020 it was like that relative from hell that came knocking and wouldn’t leave. Through the tears, fear and visual horror throughout the world, millions of people got sick with many sadly losing their lives. Here...
Stages of Grief
Grief: Understanding the Journey Grief is a natural response to losing a loved one. It is a normal process that will eventually run its course that is not bound to any rules or timeframes. There is no right or wrong when it comes to grieving – an individual will...
How Therapy Dogs Can Provide Comfort for The Grieving
It is a simple yet effective act. Petting a dog can provide relief for those that are feeling overwhelmed with emotions while coping with a loss. Research has shown that petting a dog can increase a person’s mental health by raising “feel-good hormones” such as...
What is a funeral?
Sadly, almost every Australian knows all too well the feelings that come with a funeral, but you may ask, what exactly does a funeral mean? Where did the concept come from? And as an additional thought, why do we need to call it a funeral? We know from common...
