Stephen Jenkinson: Talking Grief By: Samantha Rennie & Michael Lynch Not success. Not growth. Not happiness. The cradle of your love for life…is death. Stephen Jenkinson is a teacher, author, spiritual activist and farmer who has some very thought provoking philosophies on the “Meaning of Death”. Professor Jenkinson took time out on a recent lecture […]
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Understanding the Factors Influencing Grief Response Grief is a deeply personal experience, unique to each individual. When faced with the death of a loved one or a significant loss, our responses can vary greatly, not only from others but even from our own previous experiences with grief. This variation can be attributed to a multitude
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In this article we explain ways that you can help to support a child experiencing loss or grief.
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Helping Children Through times of Grief and Loss Grief is a universal experience, yet it is profoundly personal and often unique to each individual. When a child loses a loved one, their experience of grief can be especially complex. As adults, we have the responsibility to support and guide them through this difficult time with
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Father’s Day 2018 By James MacLeod, Managing Director – Tobin Brothers Funerals (Pictured: James, Terry & Norm MacLeod) The most difficult and rewarding job is being a father Father’s Day is certainly a different occasion for me today because my father died in 1998. In fact Father’s Day 1998 was the last occasion that we
The Healing Power of Art Therapy Art for the Heart includes Art Therapy benefits in 2014 exhibition ‘Art for the Heart’ held at the Yarra Gallery, Federation Square in November and December 2014 was a significant exhibition whose objective was to educate society and provide people with a venue to tell their stories of Death,
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For those dealing with the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be particularly challenging. Instead of joy, excitement and happiness, this time of year can bring with it incredible feelings of sorrow, pain, grief, and maybe even anger…
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Books can help us to make sense of loss and grief, and give words to the many feelings we may be experiencing.
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Recommended Reading for Teenagers Below are a few suggestions for recommended reading for teenagers and young adults who may be experiencing feelings of grief. It may be worth visiting your local library or bookshop to find other titles that deal with themes such as death and loss. Recommended Reading for Teenagers When a Friend Dies:
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Celebrating Our Mothers By Matt Weedon, Tobin Brothers Funerals Mother’s Day this year was a special day for me Mother’s Day this year was a special day for me, especially now my kids are growing up and can appreciate her too, as “Yay Nana” I think that’s her name because they never just say Nana.
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The first funeral conducted by Tobin Brothers Funerals was for Ena Margaret Price in 1934. In its first year, the company conducted 53 funerals and after the payment of creditors and the collection of debts, it made a modest profit.
