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Cortney Pasternak
Cortney Pasternak is licensed by the Registrar General of Ontario and the Ontario Humanist Society to provide Humanist (similar to civil or legal) marriage ceremonies in Ontario (though she is happy to officiate at many other life cycle events as well). She has been screened and trained by the Ontario Humanist Society, which is a vibrant, dynamic and growing organization. More about Cortney →
Tag Archives: funerals
Therapy Dogs and Help For Those Who Are Grieving
I have always believed — based on both personal and professional experience — in the role animals can play in providing comfort to people who are upset or grieving. We know this from the popularity of therapy dogs, equine therapy, … Continue reading
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Tagged counselling, funerals, grief counselling, grieving, hamilton, humanist officiant, therapy dogs
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Decisions Around Death: Re-imagining the Funeral
I was recently reminded of my maternal grandmother who died a couple of years ago. She was almost 90 and had had a pretty good, healthy life in many respects. She had also left some pretty clear instructions for all … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative funerals, burials, cremation, funerals, humanist ceremonies
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