As we get older, we all have to face the inevitability of the death of our loved ones. And in doing so, we have to come to terms with how we want to celebrate the lives they led. Memorial services are an important part of the grieving process, and can…
The vows are a memorable part of many weddings. They are not legally required, but they can be a very personal and meaningful part of the ceremony – and are often intensely emotional as well. Some of the couples we marry have a clear idea about what they want their…
For millennia, religious institutions have governed people’s life passages. Weddings, funerals, welcoming new children into the community – worldwide, these were strictly religious ceremonies. But recently, as our society becomes more secular and religion recedes as a dominant social institution, non-religious ceremonies have become more prominent. The question many couples…