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.
Read MoreHere is a very popular funeral poem for a mum, a nan (or grandmother), a sister and female friend.
Read MoreFamilies often want an uplifting poem at a funeral service. A happy funeral poem can bring smiles and laughter when thinking about the happy memories of the person who has died. This poem is often a favourite.
Read MoreThe poem When I’m Gone by Mary Alice Ramish is also known as To Those Whom I Love And Those Who Love Me. It is beautiful funeral poem for a much loved mum, dad, grandparent or friend.
Read MoreIn the final book of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy, Lyra realizes she is in love with Will. This is how he describes love as being eternal.
Read MoreIt’s 150 years since the birth of English Composer, Ralph Vaughan Williams. So what music of hi could be played at a Funeral Service?
Read MoreAny 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreIt is sometimes hard to find an optimistic funeral poem to read just before the Committal. This semi-religious funeral poem often hits the right note with families.
Read MoreGrief 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.
Read MoreThere are many poems to celebrate a life well lived. This poem, The Dash by Linda Ellis, is a favourite.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreThis poem is a very popular set of beautiful words to choose for a funeral service for obvious reasons.
Read MoreThe planning of a funeral service for a loved one is a helpful activity when struggling with grief. The focus & need to get the job done can bring a timely reason to leave “what if...” thoughts to one side which can be emotionally draining. Working with a celebrant on planning the actual funeral service can also bring some comfort.
Read MoreChristina Rossetti is one of the most popular poets to have her poems read at funerals.
Christina was a Victorian English poet & wrote the funeral poems “Remember” and “Let Me Go”. She is also famous for writing the words to the Christmas Carol, “In the Bleak Midwinter “.
White lilies are probably the most associated flower with funerals. Ever wondered why?
Read MoreAfterglow is one of the most requested funeral poems. It is written by Helen Lowrie Marshall and is optimistic and upbeat about living with loss.
Read MoreWhen someone dies, what feels like, long before their time, the grief stages of denial, anger & bargaining can feel particularly long & challenging. It is quite normal for people in shock & grief to frequently ask of themselves or of others: “what if...”
Read MoreGrief takes it own time. Whilst there is much evidence for “the 5 stages of grief” that most people feel when living with loss or bereavement, everyone is different with how & for how long they experience each stage. So what are the “5 stages of Grief?”
Read MoreTalking 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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