http://dianedyer.com Providing funeral and memorial services to the Seattle and Puget Sound Area Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:37:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am restless today. There is much calling for my attention in my home, and yet I just can’t seem to settle into anything for more than a few minutes. I keep looking outside. Nathanial Hawthorne said, “ I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying ... http://dianedyer.com/2008/10/21/beautiful-autumn/ The tagline on my Celebrant logo says " Every Life is Worth Remembering". I believe that absolutely and fervently. Creating a meaningful service is heart-work. It need not be fancy or expensive and can be held pretty much anywhere. The intention and content are what count. My ex-husband died in May ... http://dianedyer.com/2008/10/09/more-why/ An email from Lisa, for whom I conducted a Memorial Service for her dog, Molly. It was such a sweet time, concluding with a tree planting over Molly's ashes. "It was so wonderful. Perfect, and sincere, and loving, and humourous. Thank you for your attention to detail, and really understanding the ... http://dianedyer.com/2008/09/27/a-lovely-note/ After telling folks that I am a Funeral Celebrant, and explaining just what that is, I am often asked why and how I chose this profession. It's still a work in progress for me to answer that question, easily and succinctly. In many ways, this profession chose me. So here is ... http://dianedyer.com/2008/09/27/why-i-am-a-funeral-celebrant/ Just a note to begin this adventure. More to be revealed! http://dianedyer.com/2008/07/18/beginning/