The 8th of August is Dying to Know Day - a day to start a conversation about death and dying. We tend to avoid talking about death, grief and loss despite this being something that affects all of us. Dying to Know Day encourages us to talk with our loved ones about death and to learn how to support others who are bereaved. Today's blog has been written by TCN Member, Melanie Lawson from Oberon, NSW.
We have birthdays, mother's day and father's day... but what about everybody else in our family? When do we celebrate them?
Mother’s Day Selfie: Start another family tradition of taking funny selfies of your family with your Mum as the central figure. Then you can print them out and make a collage of the day. You can look back on that every day and remember how special your Mum is.
What about some fabulously fun ways for the grown ups to celebrate Mother’s Day?
A family reunion - gather all your beloved family members together at a park or someone’s backyard and whilst you bbq and share out the potato salad, you can share stories of why the mothers in the group are so wonderful.
Share in your Mum’s hobbies - maybe gardening is her passion, she might like old Doris Day movies, or she might just love pottering in the kitchen making those mini cakes she’s famous for - get in there with her. Learn, laugh, love.
Surprise Mum with a “This Is Your Life” Ceremony - all you need to do is speak to a celebrant and together you can pull off the most fantastic surprise for your Mum.
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Every year my Mum says “All I would like is some flowers and and choccies. I don’t need anything else.” But she does get more than that, even if she doesn’t realise it.
I’m not talking about tangible, wrapped handkerchiefs or scented candles or soaps, I’m talking about the unconditional love, admiration and gratitude for everything that she does for me. To me, she is more than my Mum - she’s my best friend and it brings a tear to my eye to even say the words ‘I’d be lost without her’, but there are lots of people out there who will be celebrating Mother’s Day without their Mums. Your Mum will always be special and it's important to keep them in your memory.
* Make her favourite recipe
* Sew all her old scarves together into a patchwork quilt
CLICK HERE you'll find some more lovely ideas to keep her close with you this Mother’s Day.
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What is your background in celebrancy?
I was appointed a Commonwealth Civil Marriage Celebrant at the age of 42, after working in schools and the health department in a range of roles. I was looking for a career that used my skills and talents, as well as give me the flexibility to work when I chose.
The goal was probably achievable given that a substantial number of celebrants were making a wage from the work - the statistics in 1995 indicated that celebrants averaged 64 weddings per celebrant per year, nothing like the 10-11 average now.
Although I had extensive experience from my previous careers, I had no training in business knowledge and skills. Also, as a government appointee, one could not ‘tout for business’. One could not advertise in any way that made you stand out from another celebrant, a simple White or Yellow pages line was permissible as was a single line in the Public Notices of a local paper, Nothing more.
Family history in play back.