Surreal seems to be where death services are going, even if only a small percentage make it into the extreme zone. "Some things done at memorial services or celebrations of life would absolutely mortify some traditional types of people," says Janet Riscuitti, director at Funeral Services Association of British Columbia. "There are no rules any more. A meaningful ceremony might be held on a beach and everyone will bring their surfboards." There are no rules...and that's why the funeral … [Read more...] about Flying Free and Feather Crowns
Vance Randolph
Stop The Clock!
Greetings! Urngarden is a career change for us, and was started after some sad events in our life, we sensed the changes that were happening in the industry (yes, death is an industry) and felt like we could offer families and funeral homes an alternative. Families have embraced the opportunity, funeral homes are another story. There is a lot of angst within the funeral home world. The public has dictated that they don't ALWAYS want the traditional casket/viewing/burial service. Funeral … [Read more...] about Stop The Clock!
What’s That Smell?
Greetings! Free in the garden today! Excellent color and a hot cup of coffee! I can see why ancient cultures worshiped the sun! Speaking of inspirations and connections, we re-connected with a favorite teacher/guru last week who is always good for the mind, body, and spirit and wondered why we had drifted away. Well, time to get back on track....and breathe! More folklore from the late Vance Randolph: "When a sick man wants to know his true condition, he touches a bit of bread … [Read more...] about What’s That Smell?
Connections to the Past and Hillbilly Death Customs
Massaged a particularly tight bed today, it hadn't been turned in a long time, tore it up and had a brilliant idea. Will work on the redesign. My elbows hurt, lots of rocks and clay. Just when I start to doubt myself and question the path I'm on, we have a breakthrough! In the mailbox: "Please help me. Joan Fonfa is an old friend with whom I have lost touch. I knew Larue as a pup and all of Joan's other dogs, Nigia, Tigera, and LaRue. Please, I google Joan's name every year or so hoping to … [Read more...] about Connections to the Past and Hillbilly Death Customs