Navigating Grief
Grief can be a profound and complex journey, one that may become even more intricate during significant milestones such as Christmas, birthdays, and other cherished occasions.
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Grief can be a profound and complex journey, one that may become even more intricate during significant milestones such as Christmas, birthdays, and other cherished occasions.
In recent years, the Australian funeral industry has been experiencing a transformation in how funerals are approached and conducted. Traditional approaches to funeral services are being challenged, and innovative alternatives are gaining traction.
The process of dying is a profound and natural part of life. As individuals approach the end of their journey, it becomes important to understand the medical aspects of dying, which can have a significant impact on the choices made regarding funeral and memorial services.
In modern funerals, art and expression have emerged as powerful tools for healing, remembrance, and celebration.
It’s difficult to know what to say when trying to comfort someone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. Death is part of the human condition, it knows no age boundaries and it affects us all. And with death comes grief! However, when the grief of someone dying comes to children and teenagers, navigating this complex terrain can be particularly challenging.
The death of a loved one is an inevitable and often profoundly emotional experience. In these difficult moments, arranging a meaningful funeral or memorial service can provide an opportunity to honour, mourn and celebrate their life in a way that sets the tone for a healthier bereavement.
Clear and compassionate communication is crucial during the dying process. For the dying person, open conversations about their wishes, fears, and desires can provide a sense of control and agency.
Celebrating Life with Unique and Unconventional Farewells What do you think of when you hear the word funeral? Thoughts of sadness and formality? A sombre event
Picaluna’s Focus on Celebrant-Centric Philosophy
When it comes to the delicate task of planning and conducting a funeral or memorial ceremony, the unique role of a funeral director cannot be understated.
Geelong and its surrounds have so many diverse and unique funeral and memorial locations for families to choose from.
Choosing the right venue for the memorial or funeral service has a big impact on the overall feel of the day.
Australian Funeral Director vs Funeral Celebrant. Decoding the Difference.
In a world increasingly conscious of environmental sustainability, even the way we say our final goodbyes is undergoing a transformative shift.
Our guide to support services for people affected by death by suicide. One thing we know as Funeral Directors; is how much love, time and energy people put towards planning a funeral or memorial for their person.
Impact of Digital Technology on the Funeral Industry: Picaluna Funerals innovating farewells through virtual memorials
In the digital age, also known as the technology age, we find our lives and businesses intertwined with technology and virtual mediums.
As Funeral Directors, Funeral Celebrants and end-of-life Doulas, we at Picaluna, are speaking of death and assisting in planning funeral services every day.
When it comes to honouring our loved ones who have died, traditional funeral venues have long been the go-to choice. However, there is a growing trend towards non-traditional funeral locations and services that provide a more personal and unique touch to the funeral experience
A summary of current and emerging funeral options when your body has died and the environmental considerations and legacy.
From the time of recorded history, ceremonies have been used to acknowledge the loss of loved ones. With every culture, we can always find ways of honouring the dead.
What is a personalised funeral? A personalised funeral is a funeral service or ceremony or memorial which reflects the person who has died as well as honours their life and loves, family and friends, their community and beliefs. Funeral Music
Aileen was a charismatic and vivacious woman: her funeral reflected that. Through conversations with the Picaluna team prior to her death, they were able to create an event in the right funeral venue, with the atmosphere. Just as she wished.
Knowing what to do with your person’s ashes isn’t always a decision that comes easily. Sometimes they’re left in the closet or under the bed for months, even years, until you feel ready to memorialise them in a way that feels right.
Ryan gave the middle finger to cancer by facing his death and funeral plans consciously
Whether choosing the coffin for a traditional or non-traditional funeral it can, for many, be one of the most confronting parts of the funeral arrangement meeting.
When looking for your perfect funeral venue there are many things that need to be taken into consideration.
Whether you are looking for flowers for a funeral service, life celebration funeral, outside funeral, cremation or burial, memorial service, scattering ashes ceremony or non-traditional funeral service it is important to find the best flowers.
Picaluna is proud to be part of the Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium Open Day on Saturday 5th November 2022. The Open Day will be
At Picaluna, our funeral directors or funeral arrangers as they are sometimes called, come from a wide range of backgrounds. Many of our funeral directors are also marriage celebrants, who may have attended a funeral service organised by Picaluna and decided to explore the pathway of becoming a funeral celebrant and then funeral director.
A great funeral slide show is one of the high points of a great funeral service or a memorial ceremony.
By Martin Moroney Generally speaking, the funeral celebrant conducts the funeral ceremony the funeral director organizes the logistics of the funeral, the coffin, the venue,
I have been immersed in death literacy conversations and projects, including as a funeral celebrant. I have facilitated many discussions about the importance of accepting our mortality and, in doing so, being proactive in planning for our inevitable death. These conversations include encouraging our loved ones to take practical steps in planning for their deaths. We talk about advance care planning, wills, funeral service arrangements, preferences for cremation or burial, an indoor or outdoor funeral, and a traditional or cardboard coffin.