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 MoreThis short but wonderful funeral poem by Robert Burns is perfect for a man who has lived a long and happy life.
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 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 MoreThere are many funeral poems on the internet for sea fishermen, so, I have adapted a great poem called “Gone Fishin’” by Dalmar Pepper to make it more suitable for those that fish in rivers, lakes and ponds.
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 MoreGrave tending is an on-going act of remembrance. To frequently clean, tidy and maintain a grave is a rewarding act of love but cannot always be kept up by everyone.
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 MoreSheffield has three crematoria: City Road, Hutcliffe Wood and Grenoside. So which should you use? Here is some information to help you.
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.
Read MoreThere are many wonderful poems to honour the love of a person who has died & their beloved dog. This is just a short one.
Read MoreThe inventiveness & talent of Sheffield’s florists never fails to amaze me.
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