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Podcast Episode 2: What to expect if someone is receiving Palliative Care
Fiona chats to Margo Collins, a Pastoral Care Practitioner, who shares her experience of supporting and guiding those who are receiving palliative care, their families and loved ones.
Podcast Episode 1: What happens when someone dies an unexpected death at home
Fiona chats to Jo Lincoln, a death doula, who offers a wealth of knowledge and experience to those facing the death of a loved one at home.
Podcast: Introduction
In this introduction, host Fiona Garrivan, shares a little bit about the podcast and what it’s about.
Photography at funerals
The reasons you may like to consider having a photographer at a loved ones funeral.
Funerals without hugs
Coronavirus has certainly turned our world upside down in more ways we could ever have imagined.
Mums - get in the photos!
A recent funeral reminded me that we really need to make an effort to be in more photos. Do it for your children and how you want them to remember you.
Doing Death Differently
Families are now rejecting tradition and a "set format and insert-a-name" funeral service.
Rituals from other cultures around death
How we deal with deal with death and grief is so wide and varied across different cultures across the world.
The changing face of Celebrancy
Almost 10 years ago when I became a celebrant, the industry looked very different to how it is today.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Week
Breaking the silence on this still taboo subject of pregnancy and infant loss.
Melbourne Writers Festival Talk - A matter of life and death
Last weekend I was invited by the Melbourne Writers Festival 2018 to talk in two shows in this years ‘A Matter of Life & Death’ programme.
How to decide on music for a funeral service
Music plays a very important part of a funeral service. It can be very emotive and usually helps to set the tone of the ceremony.
3 years and counting...
Today marks 3 years since I conducted my first funeral. I will always remember it as it was for a little beautiful baby girl who was born sleeping.
What role does a funeral celebrant play?
Until you are faced with the difficult task of organising a funeral, most people do not know what a funeral celebrant is or what they actually do.
What growing up in Ireland taught me about death
Growing up in Ireland, I have been surrounded by the traditions and customs regarding death and funerals all my life.
Making a Difference
Doing the Run Melbourne ½ marathon to bring awareness and raise much needed funds for Heartfelt.