Some losses don’t get a funeral. A miscarriage means there’s no church or casket. Quite often people seem not to even notice or you haven’t told them. And so a baby you loved with everything you had before you ever got to hold them is gone. If you’re in this position you’ll probably find any … Read more
Saying goodbye to your husband is hard to put into words. He was your partner, the one who knew the everyday ordinary version of you that nobody else got to see. And now you’re being asked to stand up and somehow sum all of that up at his funeral. This is where a poem can … Read more
A celebration of life is a different kind of way to say of goodbye. You still feel the pain, and you’re very much hurting, but the whole point is to lift your head a little and remember the good. You look back on all the laughter you had. The stories you’ll be telling for years. … Read more
When you lose a friend its hard to put into words how it feels. They’re someone that knew you in a way nobody else did. They’re the person you had inside jokes with, late night phone calls, the one you texted first when something good or something awful happened, shared the food and bad times. … Read more
If you’re sending a funeral card the standard message of condolence you include in it can be a bit bland or boring. A touching verse for a funeral card will make a more personal and moving way to express your sympathy. Verses can be heartfelt, inspiring or just sum up the way you felt about … Read more
Facing the funeral of a sister is so hard. We form bonds with our sisters that are like no others, and losing that amazing relationship is devastating. But your sisters funeral is the time when you can say goodbye. You get the chance to look back on her life and remember the incredible person she … Read more
The funeral of a grandmother is incredibly sad. So often it’s our grandparents, specifically grandmother’s, who become such important parts of our lives – easy to talk to and turn to when we need some advice or wisdom. So your grandmothers funeral is the time to say goodbye and remember how special she was, even … Read more
There are some people who are drawn to the sea. They might be sailors, fishermen, in the Navy or just people who enjoy the open water. But if you’re attending or arranging the funeral for someone who matches that description it can be difficult to find appropriate readings or material for their service. A funeral … Read more
Losing your mom is one of the hardest things most of us will go through. But her funeral gives you the chance to say goodbye and remember all she did in this world. A lovely way to express all she meant to you is through poetry. Funeral poems can often find the words we ourselves … Read more
Funerals are a time for remembrance. So when it’s your dads funeral and you’re saying goodbye you will want to think back on all those wonderful memories you have of him. You may want to share some of those feelings or experiences at the funeral. And a great way to do so is with a … Read more