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Grief doesn’t follow a schedule, but ritual helps it find rhythm. In Perth, small, heartfelt acts — from ocean releases to garden gatherings — offer comfort and connection, reminding us that love continues long after loss.

When someone we love dies, a celebration of life becomes a love letter in reverse — a gathering of stories, gratitude, and memory that keeps their love alive. In Perth and across WA, families are re-imagining funerals as modern, story-led ceremonies filled with laughter, honesty, and heart.

From funerals to farewells, our words shape how we grieve. In Perth and across WA, families are choosing language that feels warmer and more human — turning ceremonies into modern celebrations of life where love, story, and meaning still take centre stage.

In a world that moves too fast, a celebration of life gives us permission to stop — to remember, to feel, and to reconnect through story. These modern Perth farewells aren’t about perfection or formality; they’re about love, laughter, and authenticity. Because grief isn’t an ending — it’s love, finding a new home.

Some lives don’t fit neatly into boxes. They’re wild, honest, and beautifully imperfect — lived with laughter, grit, and a heart wide open. This reflection honours one such woman: a life lived boldly, loved fiercely, and remembered for her unapologetic authenticity. A Perth celebration of life filled with truth, music, and the kind of love that outlives us all.