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After
Glow
I'd
like the memory of me to be a happy one.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before
the sun
Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
I'd like to leave an after glow of smiles when life
is done.
I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the
ways,
Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny
days.
Author Unknown
A
celebrant officiates usually at funeral parlours, the
crematorium, or cemetery.
Family
members, relatives, business associates may be invited
to deliver the eulogy. The recollection of a personal
ceremony is a constant consolation.
All
essential information is mainly gained in an unhurried
interview with the family
Carefully
selected appropriate quotes of literature, selections
of music specially chosen by the family
Every
detail of the eulogy is carefully checked with the family
A
presentation to the family of a complete copy of the
ceremony
Words
to express and celebrate the life of the person who
has died, making sure that the person's beliefs and
ideals are reflected in the ceremony
It
is quite common for celebrant funerals to contain times
of silence, the Lord’s Prayer, the 23rd Psalm and similar,
if requested.
Another
recent touch at the start of a celebrant funeral is
for a family member to light a Remembrance Candle. Alternatively
a bowl of sand may be provided with tapers for any of
the mourners to light in memory of the person.
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