In the December issue of Funeralcare magazine our funeral director Larni Hepi shared his experience at the tangi of Māori King Kingi Tuheitia, and Bradley reviews the podcasts that keep him entertained. Check it out here:...
What to Say (and Not Say) to Someone Who’s Grieving
Most of us have been in the difficult position of wanting to comfort someone but not being quite sure how to approach the conversation. Do you address it directly? Or wait for them to mention it? Do you ask questions? Or try to talk about lighter, easier topics instead of re...
A New Perspective on Life's End
This week we met with Hospice EBOP. On the agenda was Death Positivity and the synergy of how Hospice and Funeral Homes work together in a uniquely similar space.Here we've put-together some more information on the Death Positive Movement. The Death Positive movement is...
Writing a eulogy for your mother is one of the most emotionally challenging tasks most of us will face. The passing of a loved one is difficult, but to try to put their life into words can leave the best of us speechless. While finding the right words can feel overwhelm...
Winter's Chill and Spooky Thrills! After a busy winter, your favourite duo, Brad and Dean are back to share their spooky takes on Halloween.Join us for laughter, chills, and a whole lot of fun!Listen here or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://celebrategoodlives.bu...
Obit 101
Announcing a loved one’s passing to the world can feel like a mammoth responsibility. Grief can make the smallest tasks seem insurmountable, but despite that, you’re faced with a long list of “to-dos” while standing in the centre of a swirling storm. The good news is...
What To Think About When Catering A Funeral
While much of funeral planning is taken up by thoughts of the ceremony itself, what comes next is every bit as important. Planning the “after party” can feel unimportant when you’re deep in grief, but it can be an incredibly healing and connecting part of an otherwise ...
We recently wrote to the Beacon Whakatane to address an article regarding a local funeral collective group. As professionals, we felt the need to clarify a few points. Read on for our response. Dear Editor,I write in response to the recent article in Wednesday's Beacon ...
We've had an exciting start to the year 2024! Although it has been a busy past few months, we are glad to be back to podcasting. In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Michael Harrington in the studio. Michael shared his experiences as an End of Life Carer, a ...
Harnessing grief to realise life ambitions
This week we had Ali from Align and Nourish Yoga studio on the Podcast. Ali experienced a series of loved ones passing away concurrently and used yoga as an outlet to help process her grief. She now actively supports her clients through yoga and runs classes in Whakatāne.&n...
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