In this post I will explain just what "A life box" is and why I have taken this path. In my work as a funeral celebrant I meet with people on a daily basis. During these meetings I find out about their loved one's life and their experiences. On many occasions very little is known of their loved one's past. Let's face it, we don't always speak with our parents or grandparents and ask them where they went to school, where they met their spouse or what did they do when they left school as far as work. It's just not something that typically comes up in every day to day conversation. That is what got me to thinking :- How good would it be for someone to get their life story and photos into print
Many times over the years I have been asked what made me choose to become a celebrant - a funeral celebrant in particular. People often comment that it must be a very sad job and how do I stop myself from crying. These are all very valid points and I will answer them in this blog. In 2006 I completed my training to become a marriage celebrant. I officiated at quite a few naming ceremonies as well as other life's celebrations and then felt it a natural progression to train in funeral celebrancy. During this time my mother Jean was diagnosed with cancer. Sadly she succumbed to this insidious disease in January of 2008. In the last week of my mother's life I was by her side and we had many co
