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 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 MoreLooking for a suitable funeral poem for man who has lived a long and happy life? What better than “Happy the Man” by Horace.
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 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 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 MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreA funeral can be whatever the next of kin or family want. Normally however, it usually involves some sort of eulogy or telling the life story of the person who has died.
Read MoreSheffield has three crematoria: City Road, Hutcliffe Wood and Grenoside. So which should you use? Here is some information to help you.
Read More“What is Life if, full of care…” is the famous start to a poem that many people will have heard, but few can remember its name. It is a beautiful and popular choice in a funeral service.
Read MoreEver wondered why white flowers are such a popular, traditional and classic choice at a funeral?
There are four good reasons why.
Read MoreSunflowers are symbolic of pure joy. So what better way to pay tribute to someone who was joyous in life with a sunflower wreath.
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