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The Spirit of Anzac
In 2000 I was honoured to be deployed with the New Zealand Deforce on the peacekeeping mission to East Timor. East Timor had been under foreign rule through most of its history, and most recently it had been under Indonesian control. Most of the East Timorese wanted to become independent, but there were groups who…
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Surviving ‘Valentine’s Day’ Grief
Valentines day can be one of the most upsetting days of the year if you are grieving the loss of your ‘Valentine’. There are so many visual reminders as you go about your days leading up to Valentines day with the significant marketing and the prominent displays of merchandise in all kinds of stores. It…
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Questions to ask before choosing a Funeral Home
Choosing the right funeral home is a big decision to make therefore before committing, you have a right to ask the right questions to ensure that your loved one will be looked after as you wish and that you are receiving the best value and service within your price range. What’s included? Not all funeral…
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Grieving into the New Year – New Beginnings
My goodness. Learning to live each day that you are grieving is difficult enough, but when you must face a whole new year that’s right in front of you, this can be totally overwhelming and can seem quite frightening. You can feel very lonely and empty and can feel very reluctant to face the New…
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Adding a personal touch – How to make funerals or memorial services more authentic – Tip Sheet
There are endless ways you can add your own ideas to make a farewell memorable and reflect the lifetime and personality of the person who has died. Here are some suggestions to think about: Create a colourful photo board and place at the entrance to the service so that guests can share this upon their…
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