Chris Griffiths MICF

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Readings, Poetry and Music
 
Both funerals and memorial services may contain a wide variety of readings, poetry and music.   The inclusion of readings, poetry or music in the service facilitates a tangible expression of the personality of your loved one.   I have a wide range of material for you to consider should you wish to make use of this form of expression.  
 
 
Music is often used to mark the stages of the service and can be used at the beginning, the committal and to signify the end of the service.
 
A few examples of readings/poetry/music are listed below.
 
Examples of Readings/Poetry:
 
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8
 
There is a season for everything
A time for every occupation under heaven;
A time for giving birth, a time for dying;
A time for planting, a time for uprooting what has been planted.
A time for killing, a time for healing;
A time for tears, a time for laughter;
A time for mourning, a time for dancing.
A time for throwing stones away, a time for gathering them up;
A time for embracing, a time to refrain from embracing.
A time for searching, a time for losing;
A time for keeping, a time for throwing away.
A time for tearing, a time for sewing;
A time for keeping silent, time for speaking.
A time for loving, a time for hating,
A time for war, a time for peace.
 
Time- Anon.
 
Time is....
Too Slow for those who Wait,
Too Swift for those who Fear,
Too Long for those who Grieve,
Too Short for those who Rejoice,
But for those who Love,
Time is Eternity.
 
A Celtic Blessing - Anon
 

Deep peace of the running wave to you

Deep peace of the flowing air to you

Deep peace of the quiet earth to you

Deep peace of the shining star to you

Deep peace of our love and care to you

Examples of Music:
 
Angels - Robbie Williams
Wind beneath my wings - Bette Midler
My Way - Frank Sinatra
Simply the best -Tina Turner
 
Classical music
 
Opera