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funeral resources -
practical support that matters
Whether you are planning, participating, or simply looking for ideas, these free resource guides are designed to help. You do not need to read everything, or do everything, take what is helpful and leave the rest.
Click on each category image to find practical support you can view or download.
All resource guides are short, focused, and easy to use,
making sense of what's possible
For those unsure where to begin, this is a place to explore what a funeral can be and the choices you have.
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participation & involvement
Resources for those considering an active role in planning the funeral, participating in the ceremony, or both.
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finding words that matter
Support for
crafting personal tributes, and choosing poetryor readings, |
ritual & meaning-making
For those who want to explore how to include personal and intentional touches, rituals and/or music, to a ceremony.
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after the funeral
For those thinking about what comes after the ceremony - grief, remembrance and
ongoing connection |
"There is a moment
In musical rehearsal
When all the players
The choir
The woodwind and brass
The strings and percussion
The entire orchestra
Stops
And there is peace
The conductor says two words
‘And rest’
In that moment
Quietness reigns
There is a certain silence
A space
For reflection and repose
Sometimes we feel sad
Because the chords
Have drifted away
Some will feel loss
Others experience relief
And others deep sadness
Together we share
That moment of closure
When the conductor says
‘And rest.’"
Rev Anthea Ballam
In musical rehearsal
When all the players
The choir
The woodwind and brass
The strings and percussion
The entire orchestra
Stops
And there is peace
The conductor says two words
‘And rest’
In that moment
Quietness reigns
There is a certain silence
A space
For reflection and repose
Sometimes we feel sad
Because the chords
Have drifted away
Some will feel loss
Others experience relief
And others deep sadness
Together we share
That moment of closure
When the conductor says
‘And rest.’"
Rev Anthea Ballam
sincere ceremonies - creating ceremonies that matter