Here's an Australian poem that is perfect for a funeral. memorial, burial or release of ashes.
Category: commemorations
Music for Funerals
Music for funerals... just a few songs by John Denver
Expressing love and grief in the time of COVID-19
In just under 1,000 words I invited Lindie Opperman to share her thoughts on grief in these COVID-19 days. She writes about looking back at 2020 from a distant future and invites us to imagine, “looking back to 2020 and the losses of loved ones in this time, [maybe] we will find ourselves not filled with bitterness and resentment because of normal cultural rituals that were stolen from us, but grateful for new, deeper, more intimate and connected layers that we have created to grieve deeply, authentically… alone but together.”
Why funerals and memorials matter…
What do you do when Covid-19 is turning funerals into 'view-nerals'? In 1,400 words read about the impact of delaying funerals.
Covid-19 & Funerals in Australia
Funerals and memorials in a Covid-19 World... How will the Coronavirus affect the way we say our final goodbye to our loved ones?
A Lasting Memory Tree
Why use a memorial book at a funeral when you can create a memory tree?
What’s in a name?
In just on 600 words find out about what kinds of farewell or leave-taking services are possible when a loved one dies.
A Tribute to Courtlandt Palmer
A cracking 1,400 word read in tribute to a man who was respected by Robert G. Ingersoll.
What is a Funeral Memorial Book?
In less than 500 words understand why funeral memorial books are important.
An AV Funeral Tribute. Do it yourself or use a professional?
In less than 400 words read about the pros and cons of DIY or professional support for preparing funeral AV tributes.