Most people have gotten used to a new version of normal after Covid was first identified in 2019. Many of us have also lost dear friends and family members during this time but then we weren’t able to attend the funeral due to lockdown and event...

When a loved one dies, we go through a whirlwind of emotions. Many of us need to deal with arrangements for the funeral which only adds to the stress. Depending on how a loved one passed away, organ donation becomes a very real possibility and...

Flowers have a language all their own and have been used to convey certain messages and emotions for ages. Certain flowers have become synonymous with specific days – just think of Valentine’s Day and red roses conveying love, and some colours...

The world is becoming ever smaller and every day we are exposed to more and more rituals and customs of other religions and cultures. In South Africa, we are well aware of how different cultures and their religious beliefs can be, yet we still...

When a loved one passes, it is time to enlist the help of those around you. There will hopefully be family around to support each other in their grief as well as friends that will support you. There are also funeral directors that can manage the...

Death is something all cultures, religions, and people have in common. As in life, however, the traditions that accompany death and the handling of the deceased can differ vastly. From coffins hanging from cliffs to making beads from the ashes...