Their Final Journey:A Pallbearers’ Role in the Funeral Service

By: Laura Van Sprang, Manager of Sands Funeral Chapel of Victoria by Arbor Memorial When I was young, I remember reading the poem Footprints by Margaret Powers, which is still one of my favourite pieces of writing today. It impacted me greatly, particularly the part where the individual sees only one set of footprints in […]
Six creative ideas to honour your loved one at a celebration of life

Written By Arbor Staff Taking time to celebrate the extraordinary life of your departed loved one can be a healing and uplifting experience. To honour their legacy, we’ve put together 6 creative ways that you can celebrate their life. From recipe books to a simple photo collage, there’s something for every family. 1. Share your […]
Strength in Numbers

In today’s hectic world of juggling family, a career, school, social commitments and everything else we have on our plates, I can promise you, death doesn’t usually come at a convenient time. It happens when it happens, whether or not you are prepared. You will now need to take the time to deal with everything […]
Their Final Journey: A Pallbearers’ Role in the Funeral Service

When I was young, I remember reading the poem Footprints by Margaret Powers, which is still one of my favourite pieces of writing today. It impacted me greatly, particularly the part where the individual sees only one set of footprints in the sand. When you continue reading, we find out they haven’t been abandoned, but […]
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6 Ideas to Honour Your Loved One
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