Make room for your Valentine’s Day self treats
When you do not have a partner – through bereavement or whatever, one of the things you miss out on are all the little anniversaries, gifts and occasions which you would share as a couple. One of these is Valentine’s Day. The day in the year when one...
Burials at Home – a less usual option
If you have never thought about your funeral – and what you want for your mortal remains – as well as what emotions and legacy you want for those who leave behind – it may be time to consider a burial at home, in earnest. In this post I wanted to...
Where did the term “A Wake” come from?
Do you know where the term “a wake” came from? There are a few options. Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. (Lead is poisonous but being a malleable metal was commonly...
My dog has died…but why does it feel like I have lost my soul?
Losing a dog is hard enough; setting the time and date in advance  if they have to be put down and then counting down the hours that you have left can be almost more than many can bear. When people who have never had a dog see their dog-owning friends mourn the loss...
