Apologies in advance for the earworm.

Who knew? Not I. 'Memento mori is a Latin phrase that translates to “remember you must die.” A memento mori is something, historically a skull, that serves as a reminder of death and mortality.'

My new website is live. Go to eolmatters.co.za/funeral-celebr… for more information about this and other services offered. RT's appreciated.

Congrats Lee, the world needs you. All strength to your path, I am looking forward to working with you in this capacity.

TALKING DEATH OVER COFFEE Ever heard of a Death Cafe? Sounds weird, right? The dead don’t drink coffee – at least, I don’t think so. They probably drink adult beverages, but what do I know? Extract from my Blog: eolmatters.co.za/talking-death-… #DeathCafe #EOLdoula #DeathDoula

Have you visited our new website yet?. We would welcome your thoughts and RT's. eolmatters.co.za/funeral-celebr…

First funeral held using ‘living coffin’ made of mushroom fibre "Nature's recycler" - how awesome is that? theguardian.com/society/2020/s…

London funerals could soon be live streamed so mourners can watch from home mylondon.news/news/zone-1-ne…

RT if you agree with this statement.

The most played songs at funerals revealed - from Frank Sinatra to Ed Sheeran mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/m… What is your favourite funeral song?

Angels come in all shapes and sizes... apnews.com/article/virus-…

The word "doula" comes from ancient Greek, meaning "a woman who serves". End of Life doulas are also known as Death Midwives.

Having lost my own father during lockdown, this really touched my heart. Ugly tears aside, it's really beautifully done. washingtonpost.com/magazine/2020/…

My favourite actor of all time, Dame Judy Dench, honouring those she loves in the very best way possible. womansday.com/life/entertain…

A step by step guide to planting a tree in memory of a loved one using their cremains. eolmatters.co.za/planting-a-mem… #endoflife #treeplanting #rememberme #plantingwithashes #celebrationoflife #memorial #cremains #ashes

Genius or creepy?

"Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go."

“I find the idea of having a natural burial and returning to the earth that much more comforting than the idea of being buried embalmed, buried in a casket & then being buried in a vault. I want to be part of the earth, not separated from it.” dailygazette.com/2021/03/09/out…

So true. Love is eternal.