This short film, created by multi-award-winning filmmaker Barry Gibb, offers a precious insight into the sacred time when author Holly Lyon-Hawk, her family and friends came together to honour her beloved dog, Poppy.

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By sharing this deeply personal experience, Holly hopes to inspire others to create their own meaningful ceremonies for the animals they love, making space for love, grief and gratitude in ways that feel right for them.

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You are very welcome to share the film or show it as part of a talk, teaching or training session, provided it is shown in its original, unedited form, with all existing credits and copyright notices retained. Please include the following acknowledgements and website links in your presentation or accompanying materials:

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Film created by Barry Gibb: barryjamesgibb.com

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Ceremony and supported ceremonial care by Holly Lyon-Hawk: Founder of the International Institute of Supported Ceremonial Care (IISCC); end-of-life doula for people and animals; ceremonial care of the body specialist; holistic funeral director; international speaker and trainer; and author of A Gentle Goodbye with Cinnamon the Rabbit. Holly is also the founder of Gentle Endings Funerals, co-founder of Gentle Endings Natural Burials, a Trustee of End of Life Doula UK and a committee member of the Association of Green Funeral Directors.

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- gentlegoodbye.co.uk
- hollylyonhawk.com
- gentleendings.co.uk

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