All Writing / biography

I’m Annie Bolitho founder of Kinship Ritual. We offer bespoke funerals and end of life planning. The time before and after death is a time for communication. It’s not a time to rush. Kinship Ritual creates a space where you can pause. This makes such a difference when getting together at a sad time, and with the grieving process. I’m a Read more…

We run a group called You n’ Taboo which exists as an information and education service, holding events, talks, education sessions and other meetings in order to help people understand not only their rights, but what is possible and how to make it happen if they would like to have more say and involvement in their own end of life Read more…

Being with a person nearing End of Life requires flexibility, creativity, patience, good sense of humour, lots of experience, being a great listener, and always remaining the student. I provide support in understanding legalities required, assisting with ACD, empowering loved ones and community to aim for a peaceful, calm and pain free death. Then to wash the body, create ritual Read more…

Passion. Empathy. Listening. Our gifts are found in our stories and our stories are our gifts to each other. Matter of Life honours elders, retirees and people with serious illness – assisting them to tell, write and publish their life story. Word by word, draw together the strands of your life into a handcrafted tapestry – your unique story. Create an Read more…