Funeral Poem One At Rest by A J Stanley

by Funeral Celebrant | Mar 17, 2021 | Funeral Celebrant - Funeral Poet, Funeral Poems

Funeral Poem One At Rest by A J Stanley

Read by Marc Lemezma – Funeral Celebrant

A lovely poem by AJ Stanley, a conversation between the deceased and those that knew him. A reminder to cherish what was and embrace what is. A reminder that a well-lived life is full of love and other happy memories.

Think of me as one at rest,
for me you should not weep
I have no pain no troubled thoughts
for I am just asleep
The living thinking me that was,
is now forever still
And life goes on without me now,
as time forever will.

If your heart is heavy now
because I’ve gone away
Dwell not long upon it friend
For none of us can stay
Those of you who liked me,
I sincerely thank you all
And those of you who loved me,
I thank you most of all.

And in my fleeting lifespan,
as time went rushing by
I found some time to hesitate,
to laugh, to love, to cry
Matters it now if time began
If time will ever cease?
I was here, I used it all,
and now I am at peace

Poetry is written to be shared, read and heard.

Can I share or use this poetry?

The poems I share on my website or social media are original or are regularly used at funerals and are presented to aid those researching poetry for use at their loved one's funeral service.. Wherever known, I do give credit and thanks to the author. If you know the author of any I have marked as ‘unknown’, then let me know, and I will amend the page.

If you chose to share or use the poetry at a funeral or memorial service, please give the author credit.

Many of these poems are original to me; please feel free to share those or use them at a service if they seem right for you. All I ask is that you give credit to the author.

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Traditional Gaelic Funeral Blessing – May The Road Rise Up To Meet You

by Funeral Celebrant | Mar 17, 2021 | Funeral Celebrant - Funeral Poet, Funeral Poems

Traditional Gaelic Funeral Blessing – May The Road Rise Up To Meet You

Read By Marc Lemezma Funeral Celebrant in Maidstone

Traditional Gaelic Funeral Blessing – May The Road Rise Up To Meet You

Happy St Patrick’s Day

I’ve heard this traditional Irish blessing read at a few funerals lately. Although brief, it carries much meaning. Here shared today for 17th March!

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,

may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Poetry is written to be shared, read and heard.

Can I share or use this poetry?

The poems I share on my website or social media are original or are regularly used at funerals and are presented to aid those researching poetry for use at their loved one's funeral service.. Wherever known, I do give credit and thanks to the author. If you know the author of any I have marked as ‘unknown’, then let me know, and I will amend the page.

If you chose to share or use the poetry at a funeral or memorial service, please give the author credit.

Many of these poems are original to me; please feel free to share those or use them if they seem right for your service. All I ask is that you give credit to me as the author.

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Funeral Poem – Ever by Meghan O’Rourke

by Funeral Celebrant | Mar 13, 2021 | Funeral Celebrant - Funeral Poet, Funeral Poems

Funeral Poem – Ever by Meghan O’Rourke read By Marc Lemezma Funeral Celebrant in Maidstone

This is poem, with an unusual meter and sonnet-like structure, deals with the toughest part of bereavement. Denial. The author struggles with comprehending the finality of death, and the meaning of loss plays in her head.

If you look beyond the complex structure – there is a deep resonance with the internal fight we all face after losing someone.

Even now I can’t grasp “nothing” or “never.”
They’re unholdable, unglobable, no map to nothing.
Never? Never ever again to see you?
An error, I aver. You’re never nothing,
because nothing’s not a thing.
I know death is absolute, forever,
the guillotine—gutting—never to which we never say goodbye.
But even as I think “forever” it goes “ever”
and “ever” and “ever.” Ever after.
I’m a thing that keeps on thinking. So I never see you
is not a thing or think my mouth can ever. Aver:
You’re not “nothing.” But neither are you something.
Will I ever really get never?
You’re gone. Nothing, never—ever.

Poetry is written to be shared, read and heard.

Can I share or use this poetry?

The poems I share on my website or social media are original or are regularly used at funerals and are presented to aid those researching poetry for use at their loved one's funeral service.. Wherever known, I do give credit and thanks to the author. If you know the author of any I have marked as ‘unknown’, then let me know, and I will amend the page.

If you chose to share or use the poetry at a funeral or memorial service, please give the author credit.

Many of these poems are original to me; please feel free to share those or use them if they seem right for your service. All I ask is that you give credit to me as the author.

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Funeral Poem – Let Me Go by Christina Rossetti

by Funeral Celebrant | Mar 2, 2021 | Funeral Celebrant - Funeral Poet, Funeral Poems

Funeral Poem – Let Me Go by Christina Rossetti read by Marc Lemezma – Community Funeral Celebrant Maidstone

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not for long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that once we shared
Miss me, but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
It’s all part of the master plan
A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know.
Laugh at all the things we used to do
Miss me, but let me go

Poetry is written to be shared, read and heard.

Can I share or use this poetry?

The poems I share on my website or social media are original or are regularly used at funerals and are presented to aid those researching poetry for use at their loved one's funeral service.. Wherever known, I do give credit and thanks to the author. If you know the author of any I have marked as ‘unknown’, then let me know, and I will amend the page.

If you chose to share or use the poetry at a funeral or memorial service, please give the author credit.

Many of these poems are original to me; please feel free to share those or use them if they seem right for your service. All I ask is that you give credit to me as the author.

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Funeral Poem – She Is Gone by David Harkins

by Funeral Celebrant | Feb 19, 2021 | Funeral Celebrant - Funeral Poet, Funeral Poems

Funeral Poem – She Is Gone by David Harkins read by Marc Lemezma – Funeral Celebrant in Maidstone –

Memorial poetry

This is a very popular poem for funerals, it helps us understand and come to terms with our loss.

It is easily adapted to “he” or “they”, so can suit any person we have lost.

You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday

You can remember her and only that she is gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.