Mon Sep 7, 2020, 11:18 PM
Miguelito Loveless (4,073 posts)
Some advice, please, from Wiccans on honoring a departed friend
First off, I am an atheist by way of Catholicism (Irish, so it left a mark). I say this not to provoke anything, but simply to be honest about own lack of expertise. My friend, who I have known since 1979, died suddenly last month, and I wish to honor her memory.
She was a Wiccan, but came from a fundamentalist family who are insisting on Christian rites for her memorial service (delayed until October due to circumstances). I know she would have wanted Wiccan rights, so I wish to honor her desire and have made a place for her in a memorial garden I made for lost friends. She will be the first person whose picture will be placed in the garden (printed on aluminum), but others will follow, of different faiths. I have a small statue of the the three aspects of The Goddess for her section, and I am trying get a brazier she used in her annual Bridging ceremony to place with her picture. Is there something else I need to do? Link to tweet
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Miguelito Loveless | Sep 2020 | OP |
TomSlick | Sep 2020 | #1 | |
MontanaMama | Sep 2020 | #2 | |
Miguelito Loveless | Sep 2020 | #4 | |
MontanaMama | Sep 2020 | #6 | |
Guilded Lilly | Sep 2020 | #3 | |
Miguelito Loveless | Sep 2020 | #5 |
Response to Miguelito Loveless (Original post)
Tue Sep 8, 2020, 10:35 PM
TomSlick (9,833 posts)
1. I know little about Wicca. I can offer no advice about what be appropriate to honor her beliefs.
My best advice is to remember your friend fondly. May her memory be a blessing.
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Response to Miguelito Loveless (Original post)
Wed Sep 9, 2020, 10:32 AM
MontanaMama (19,834 posts)
2. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
I think your statue of the three aspects of the Goddess (Maiden, Mother and Crone) is a lovely and appropriate tribute. Did your friend have an affinity for plant magic? Maybe a thyme plant? Or, did she use natural stones in her practice? Keeping her alive in your memory is a powerful remembrance. Your garden is beautiful.
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Response to MontanaMama (Reply #2)
Wed Sep 9, 2020, 10:48 PM
Miguelito Loveless (4,073 posts)
4. The only ceremony I was present at
was her annual bridging ceremony. I hope to get the brazier she used, as I will keep a box of incense to burn in it.
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Response to Miguelito Loveless (Reply #4)
Wed Sep 9, 2020, 10:55 PM
MontanaMama (19,834 posts)
6. Burning incense with intention is lovely ritual.
❤️ I hope her brazier finds its way to you. Blessed be.
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Response to Miguelito Loveless (Original post)
Wed Sep 9, 2020, 07:05 PM
Guilded Lilly (5,536 posts)
3. What you have done is beautiful...
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Response to Guilded Lilly (Reply #3)
Wed Sep 9, 2020, 10:51 PM
Miguelito Loveless (4,073 posts)
5. Thank you.
I don’t know much about gardening, or landscaping, so this has been a reason to learn. I had a small area for my mom and for our four-footed family members over the years, now I hope to work on them in a similar vein.
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