Faye Tandy Funeral Services

07/08/2021

Planning your death or your funeral is no different to planning a birthday… don’t miss out on the chance to do it your way.

04/08/2021

so often, people may even pre-pay their funeral, but NOT make a will, or talk about end-of-life issues, makes it very difficult for those left behind to make the "right" decisions for them. Have the talk- it WON'T make dying come sooner!

15/01/2021

I also just heard from a friend who has had a book made of the front page of "The Times" in England, for her 90 year old uncle there- every birthday and the day of his birth- wouldn't that be an amazing story?!

It's Blog time and today Celebrant Leslie Ridgeway from Ocean Grove in Victoria is sharing the fab idea of telling your life story...

Blog: http://ow.ly/cGCi50D97Mz

02/11/2020

check it out

The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Mu***os), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food drink and celebration.

This lovely movie, Coco explains it beautifully: https://youtu.be/Rvr68u6k5sI

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/north-america/mexico/top-ten-day-of-dead-mexico/

02/11/2020

Some interesting rituals, but however you want, maintaining a connection to your loved one is important, and helps, even in a small, private way

It's Blog time and as today is Mexico's Day of the Dead, Celebrant Melanie Lawson is sharing information about cultural traditions around loved ones who have passed on.

Blog: http://ow.ly/M1LO50C8JBM

07/10/2020

don't wait until someone has died, to appreciate their lives

It's Blog time and today Celebrant Sonia Collins from Batemans Bay, NSW is talking to us about celebrating older people with ceremonies...

Blog: http://ow.ly/dB0I50BLFxC

29/05/2020

I recently did a funeral for a lovely 90 year old, widowed and childless lady who died in a nursing home. It was attended by only the 10 people at that stage, and live-streamed, but it was very hard to create a meaningful ceremony as she had only 1, elderly sister and nephews left, some in-laws and few friends. She had left no details of how she wanted her funeral, and what were the significant memories and milestones of her life, and her sister's recollections were also hazy. It was just a reminder, to please record, or talk about these things in your own life now, with those who will help create your funeral- while they say funerals are for the living, to help grieve and celebrate, it is much nicer for them to know they truly are honouring your wishes, and celebrating your life. This doesn't have to be a full biography, but a few simple recollections, favourite times and people in your life, and even your choice of music, can add to making your farewell memorable for others too. And, if privacy is important, and you don't want things mentioned there, or discussed prior to your passing, write a few things down, to be left with your will or private papers, which CAN be included in your funeral.

08/04/2020

It's hard to prepare a funeral with social distancing in place too- another reason to have prepared your own eulogy or life statements well before needed, then with video services available, the others (up to 10) physically at the service can add their personal touches while everyone appreciates the loved one's life.

It's Blog time and today Batemans Bay Celebrant Sonia Collins is taking us through how saying goodbye is changing....

Blog: http://ow.ly/hLXv50z8yv9