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Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature: Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice -
The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals: Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one -
Meaning-Focused Grief Therapy: Imaginal Dialogues with the Deceased: Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, explains this process in a Q&A ahead of a workshop he will co-present in April
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Tag Archives: Funeral Poems
“Poems and Readings for Funerals and Memorials” by Luisa Moncada
Consider a copy for your personalized celebration
As more and more people opt to create their own personalized celebration in memory of a lost loved one, the need for material from which to create an inspiring memorial event continues to grow. Yet, there has traditionally been a … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Bob Dylan Funeral Poem, Death is Not the End By Bob Dylan, Eulogies, Funeral Lyrics, Funeral Poems, Funeral Prayers, Funeral Readings, Funeral Sayings, John F. Kennedy Memorial, Memorial lyrics, Memorial Poems, Memorial Prayers, Memorial Readings, Memorial Sayings, Rosa Parks Eulogy By Oprah Winfrey
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“A Baby’s Death” by Algernon Charles Swinburne
"A Baby's Death" by Algernon Charles Swinburne
A few years ago, friends of mine were thrilled by the arrival of their first son. Their joy quickly turned to horror and grief a few hours later when doctors informed them that the baby had a fatal heart defect. … Continue reading
“Look for Me in Rainbows” by Vicki Brown
This simple but deeply moving song is perfect for a funeral or memorial service
Vicki Brown was a vocalist from the United Kingdom who gained popularity during the 1970s. During her musical career, she sang with a number of contemporary groups, including The Breakaways and the aptly named Brown’s Home Brew, which she formed … Continue reading
“White Owl Flies Into and Out of the Field” by Mary Oliver
Contemplating the choice of ecstatic surrender at the moment of death
Mary Oliver is a contemporary anglophone poet beloved by many for her universally resonant contemplations drawing on metaphors from the natural world. Many of her poems are suffused with humbleness, gratitude, and wonder, placing death at the center of a … Continue reading
“Death” by Rainer Maria Rilke
Rilke’s beautiful funeral poem perfectly captures how precious and valuable life is -- in both the good times and the bad -- with its personification of death
For many of us, the busyness of our daily lives often leads to us taking our lives for granted. When someone we loved dearly dies, our grief and sorrow for his or her absence tends to trigger an urge deep … Continue reading
