Words can fail even the most articulate when called upon to speak at a loved one's funeral or memorial occasion. The bereaved desires to say something meaningful, yet services are often held so quickly that there is little time to find something appropriate at the library or bookstore. This book is a collection of poetry and prose appropriate for reading at a funeral or memorial service. To assist the reader in finding a suitable passage, the book is divided into eleven chapters. There are tributes for mothers; fathers; children; spouses and soulmates; friends; siblings and other close relatives; soldiers and victims of war or violence; pets; and general readings appropriate for men, women, or any loved one. These selections will also prove helpful for clergy, counselors, and hospice, hospital, and funeral professionals. Appendices list resources and support organizations, and each selection is indexed by author, title, and first line. A special additional index references pieces by famous uses, such as in a film, novel, or celebrity's funeral, so readers can locate a passage they remember from its context.

A comforting bereavement gift book, consisting of a short sermon from Canon Henry Scott Holland.

137 FUNERAL POEMS to COMFORT YOU, already being used by UK & US Funeral Directors & Civil Funeral Celebrants; 80 inspirational famous poems by SHAKESPEARE, TENNYSON, WORDSWORTH, BURNS, KEATS, SHELLEY, BYRON, DICKINSON, BROWNING, ROSSETTI, BROOKE... and 57 MODERN funeral poems including: "I AM NOT GONE", "A LONG CUP OF TEA", "RAINBOWS ON THE MOON", "MY MUM", "GRANDPA'S LOST HIS GR", "THE GOLF COURSE IN THE SKY" & "I WANT TO BE BURIED WITH MY MOBILE PHONE"... by Michael Ashby, one of the world's leading, modern funeral poets, whose poems have already touched the lives of millions in over 172 countries through Michael's website & facebook pages & moving, global Comments from these are included.

A beautiful poem to help comfort those who have experienced the loss of a beloved pet.

Poems And Reflections LLC brings you these 'in loving memory' poems; a collection of personalized grief, funeral, and memorial poetry authored by Jilchristy Dee that includes selections to remember and honor cherished family members, friends, colleagues and even pets. These are contemporary poems for our present day. This book contains favorites such as: "Gone Too Soon", "I'm Free", "We Didn't Get To Say Goodbye", "Celebrating You", "We'll Remember You", "Together Again", "Take Care of Yourself", "What Makes A Grandmother Special", "We Love And Honor You Grandpa", "Dearest Husband", "A Wife As Wonderful As You", "Brave Warrior", "The Valiant Fight", "Too Rough For Heaven", "Dear Dad", "A Man Who Loved His Family", "Mother Was The Heart Of Our Home", "A Cherished Mother And Grandmother", "How Do I Say Goodbye To A Brother Like You?", "My Sister and My Friend", "You Were The Pride Of Our Hearts", "Sleep Our Little Angel", "Furrows and Fields", "Broken Heart", "A Soldier's Honor", and many, many more. This book contains a variety of different poems including: poems suitable for funeral and memorial services, poems to comfort and provide strength during grief and mourning, poems for loved ones who've passed away either from a long-term illness or from an unexpected death, poems of loving expression following a suicide, poems about courage and hope, religious poems, and non-religious poetry. Funeral Poems And Reflections - Volume I is an invaluable help for those who have experienced the death of a loved one and are planning a funeral service, memorial service, or a celebration of life. It is also an excellent resource for those working through grief or for those seeking a meaningful sympathy gift.

An 18th century poem about living a virtuous life and real satisfaction coming from contentment. 4-8 yrs.