15 of us met in the Pioneer Room of the Manson’s Hall, with Fawn facilitating. After our time of sharing, Huguette Ruel, a retired palliative care nurse, talked about “The Moment of Death”. A summary of her presentation is on the following link, as I wrote an article after she shared on Quadra Island several months earlier. The Moment of…
Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document. It gives someone you trust the power to look after your legal and financial affairs. This might include paying bills, depositing or withdrawing money from your bank account, investing your money, or selling your home. The person you give this power to is called the attorney. In this case “attorney” doesn’t mean…
After a loved one dies, why keep the body at home? What advantages are there to undertaking the death related tasks ourselves? Don Morris, a death educator from Victoria and one of our teachers, has written the following: Enhances participation – Home funeral vigils offer opportunities for participation which fosters healing from grief. Rochelle Martin of Ontario’s Home Funeral Alternatives says, “family…