Entries by Jean

Hot off the press…..

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The Soul Midwives Handbook  The book will be published by Hay House on September 2nd  priced £14.99 ( available now to pre-order on Amazon) no Soul Midwife should be with out it! If you aren’t a soul midwife, but want to  help friends and loved ones  approaching the end of life, you’ll find it invaluable […]

PRESS RELEASE

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Safe Journey Are you caring for a loved one who is dying, preparing for your own death or funeral, or seeking a meaning to death and your loss? Are you looking for answers, support or help? If so, Saturday 21st September 2013, at St. Bede’s Pastoral Centre, Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AQ from 10 a.m. […]

God’s problem now!

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His wife’s graveside service was just barely finished, when there was a massive clap of thunder, followed by a tremendous bolt of lightning, accompanied by even more thunder rumbling in the distance. The little, old man looked at the pastor and calmly said, “Well, she’s there.”

Day of the Dead 2013

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Dying Matters members are invited to attend our Day of the Dead event in London on Friday 1st November, 2013. Held at the University of London’s Senate House, the event is inspired by the Mexican Día de Muertos, a national holiday where communities gather together to remember friends and family members who have died.

Tibbs…

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Three year old Martin was naturally upset when the cat disappeared. His mother explained that the Tibbs had died and gone to heaven to live with Jesus. Martin accepted this for a while but after much contemplation he put on his coat and announced ‘I’m going round to Jesus’s house to get the cat back.’

The Good Funeral Awards

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Join us at The Good Funeral Awards in Bournemouth on September 6th 7th & 8th. Drop in, mix, eavesdrop, learn & inquire, question & contribute. Find out more at: www.goodfuneralawards.co.uk or www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk.

The Natural Death Handbook

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The new Handbook not only provides updated insight into the hidden world of dying and death, but also includes a compelling and ground breaking Book of Essays on the subject by some of the best writers in the field. The trilogy is completed by the latest Directory of recommended funeral directors and natural burial grounds […]

Let’s be honest and say how it really is.

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If he was a miserable old bugger and admits to the fact, why not honour his essence? Focus on the positive and all the things that person brought into your life. Nobody will want to listen for 10 minutes about all the medication he was on and all the falls and tumbles.

How Will I Recognise You?

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Five year old Mark said to his mother: “So, as you are older than me will you die before me?” “Probably,” replied his mother. Following a long and thoughtful pause Mark said, “Will you go to heaven?” “I hope to,” replied his mother. After another long pause Mark asked, “How will I recognise you when […]