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  6 0 How about you find the persons grave and give them flowers, well wishes, and all that? Or if the grave isn't available, hold a little ceremony for him/her just to show that person respect and that you care. I don't believe in an afterlife or anything like that, but the act of ceremony can have a very large effect on the people that partake in it. Something respectful and formal should help you to feel safe and like you are a trusted and welcome presence in the home. Basil answered in Other - House & Home 10 months ago | Report 3 comments by Bion Satir, Bion Satir, and Basil… 1 0 Thanks - I hadn't really thought of it but I think we'll incorporate that into our ceremony. Bion Satir commented 10 months ago | Report 1 0 Not the grave visit, as it is not available, but the respectful ceremony for the dead. Bion Satir commented 10 months ago | Report 0 0 Cool. Hope it helps! Basil commented 10 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  6 0 Your quest spurred me on to read about the various smudging rituals and what impressed me was that you certainly are capable of doing this yourself. Having said that the practitioners of such beliefs make a strong point of the need for strong attitude and belief of the efficacy of your actions when you perform such ceremonies. There is also some discussion about methods, where one person mentions using an abalone shell in the process for catching ash (appears to be a common part of the method), etc. another site explains that especially in the PNW that this shell represents the ocean spirit and should not be used in burning rituals but only in water rituals. Here is one local person that appears to have the supplies you seek and would be a good resource for proper use of them. Russ Campbell, NWEBS answered in Other - House & Home 10 months ago | Report 1 comment by Bion Satir… 0 0 Thanks for the links - I'll check them out as I plan what to do! Bion Satir commented 10 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  4 1 Clean the house thoroughly, basement to attic, to get everything of the deceased's out - from junk in the basement to pennies stuck in the floorboards to the dust. You should be able to get sage at any natural market. Walk through the empty house with burning sage, to smudge out bad spirits. If you're still concerned, choose a pair of old shoes from each of you in the family and hang them by the front door. This confuses the spirits to think that you are leaving, so they'll leave you alone. Luckier answered in Other - House & Home 10 months ago | Report 1 comment by Bion Satir… 0 0 Yes, we are doing a good clean, and found a few haunted pennies in the floorboards, actually. Will try the shoe thing - why not? Bion Satir commented 10 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 A good cleaning can help. By which I mean cleaning with love and attention, zen style. Also, if you are a meditator, and know people who practice also, have a meditation session at the new house. If you can fill the place with love and with compassion for the bad/sad shit that happened and might still linger, this can really change the vibe of a place. ozchick answered in Other - House & Home 10 months ago | Report 1 comment by Bion Satir… 0 0 Thanks, we're doing the cleaning, and your comment reminded me to practice it with mindfulness. A little silent sitting will be part of the event. Thanks! Bion Satir commented 10 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 I am not Catholic, but my family is, and one tradition they have is blessing a house. The way it works, i believe, is a priest comes to your house, in robes, and splashes holy water in every room with the little scepter thing. I also recall the priest writing in chalk the date of the blessing on top of a doorway. If you get a chance to go to a house blessing or have one, they are pretty cool to witness, if not just a little goofy. lilmonster206 answered in Other - House & Home 10 months ago | Report 1 comment by Bion Satir… 0 1 I have children, so no priests are allowed in the home due to safety. But we may integrate that the holy water and chalk into the ceremony - thanks! Bion Satir commented 10 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 Burn some sage (Madison Market most likely has it), and clap out the corners. benno answered in Other - House & Home 10 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Seems a lot of effort for something you don't believe in. My suggestion: Throw a housewarming party with noisemakers to scare away the ghosts. Ghosts prefer quiet. Black Beetles in Amber answered in Other - House & Home 10 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 A good cleaning and a different color splashed here is a very good idea. Making something your own via visible changes not only makes it clear to deep parts of ourselves that the place is different than it was; it strongly hints to living people who might come around looking for unpleasant seediness that things have changed. Scrubbing any resin off the walls is a good place to start. D Fetrow answered in Other - House & Home 10 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Pick up some Kiyomesuna from Tsubaki Jinja. That'll take care of household impurities. Gooseberry Pie answered in Other - House & Home 10 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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