Christina Rossetti was a successful Victorian poet whose most famous work are the lyrics to the Christmas carol “In The Bleak Midwinter” (to the music by Gustav Holst). She has a couple of very popular funeral poems, Let Me Go and this poem, Remember.

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Funeral Poem for a burial

Here is a wonderful funeral poem which is ideal for a burial funeral service.

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Funeral Poem for a Mum, Nan, Sister and Friend

Here is a very popular funeral poem for a mum, a nan (or grandmother), a sister and female friend.

Lark Ascending in a Funeral Service

It’s 150 years since the birth of English Composer, Ralph Vaughan Williams. So what music of hi could be played at a Funeral Service?

Who can carry a coffin at a funeral?

Any adult can carry a coffin at a funeral. Funeral Directors can supply professional coffin bearers or they can be family or friends who will be given instructions.

Funeral Poem for a Cat Lover

After a previously very successful blog post featuring a Funeral Poem for a Dog Lover, here is its antithesis, a Funeral Poem for a Cat Lover.

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How to find hope when all seems lost

Grief and world events can easily lead to a long and drawn out depression. When this occurs, we have to be kind to ourselves and rest, connect with other people and the world of nature.

A Funeral Service for someone under 40

I have recently had a number of funeral services to write & deliver for people who have died under the age of 40. This is very unusual. The tone & content of the funeral service is often, although not always, different from a service for someone who has died after a long life in their 70s, 80s or 90s.

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Funeral Wishes

Talking about death & dying is not a joyous topic of conversation at any time, especially after a pandemic, but research shows it brings peace of mind to everyone once the conversations have been had. My “Funeral Wishes” is FREE to download and can help.

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What's the difference between coffin bearers and pall bearers?

When arranging a funeral, a family is often asked if they want coffin bearers or pall bearers? What are they? Do you need them? Hopefully this information may help.

Which Crematoria is best in Sheffield?

Sheffield has three crematoria: City Road, Hutcliffe Wood and Grenoside. So which should you use? Here is some information to help you.

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