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Jul
22

Choosing your Music for Funerals and Memorials

Not sure how to navigate choosing music for a funeral or memorial?  Celebrant Leslie Ridgeway has got you covered...

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Wayne Eadon

"You'll Never Walk Alone"

As a fully committed die-hard Liverpool FC supporter, I can attest to "You'll Never Walk Alone" by Gerry & The Pacemakers. This so... Read More
Saturday, 02 July 2022 16:07
Guest — SClark

Thanks

Great article. I'm still in the middle of completing my course so it's helpful to have information like this for me to consider wh... Read More
Friday, 20 August 2021 10:11
Roslyn McFarlane

Amazing music

The most memorable music choices I had were for a gentleman who was very outgoing and who apparently started each day with the s... Read More
Friday, 23 July 2021 17:08
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Apr
23

Anzac Day 2021

ANZAC Day holds a very special place in the psyche of Australians. 106 years after the initial landing of the ANZACS at Gallipoli, the significance of the event and the subsequent wars and conflicts around the world remain with us. Celebrant Mel Lawson shares her thoughts...

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Aug
13

How to say ‘Goodbye’ to a loved one when you can’t be there in person

We are certainly living in a strange time where some of us at sometime this year have been or will be denied access to our loved ones when they are sick, dying or have passed away.  Today we have Celebrant Susanna Jose from Canberra, ACT sharing her own personal story...

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Apr
28

Online Funeral and Memorial Ceremonies Guide

Online ceremonies cannot replace the face to face connection we often yearn for when someone we love dies. However, while the Covid-19 and travel restrictions are in place, this style of ceremony does allow us a means to connect and engage with family and friends, locally or overseas, in a meaningful way to share stories, laughter and tears together and to say farewell.

Today’s blog is written by Celebrant, trainer, author and all round lovely lady, Wendy Haynes.

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Guest — Tracey K - Civil Celebrant, Bayside, Vic

Six Months to Live

I just missed the 'Six Months to Live'. Information is going to an old email address. Will this be on Youtube also? I have done ... Read More
Friday, 15 May 2020 18:48
Wendy Haynes

Six Months To Live

Dear Tracey, Course registration has closed. However, if you call me in the next day or so there is a small window to join other p... Read More
Saturday, 16 May 2020 09:23
Guest — Julie Weston

Very Valuable Resource

For any celebrants navigating on-line/streaming funeral/memorial celebrations, this is really helpful. Thanks so much
Saturday, 02 May 2020 13:36
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Apr
23

Commemorating ANZAC Day

Let we forget

Australians recognise the 25th of April as a day of national remembrance, which takes two forms. Commemorative services are held across the nation at dawn and commemorative ceremonies held at war memorials around the country.  Today's blog is written by TCN Member, Trish Keating.

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