A Colllection of Poems, Quotes & Prayers for Eulogies
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Meaningful Words A colllection of Poems, Quotes & Prayers for Eulogies Eulogy Package Each pack includes: A deluxe box Personalised box sleeve 4 page A5 booklet based on your choice from our existing templates Attendance cards (110mm x 90mm) Remembrance cards (110mm x 90mm, kept by funeral guests) All items are printed on quality 250gsm satin card Standard deluxe design, comprising of 2 pictures and text supplied by you Individual Pieces Francis Milton King Thank you for attending the funeral service today. Thank you to every-one for helping us to give You’re welcome to join us Order of Service Elizabeth Rae Daly Welcome and Introduction Tribute from Kaye Harrold and Emma King A caring, loyal and courageous lady. Music introit ‘Adagio’ from Oboe Concerto in D minor Albinoni Elizabeth such a special goodbye. Celebrant, Tamara Cohen for refreshments Music and placing of floral tributes The Words of Christ In Loving Memory of An inspiration to us all. ‘Die Weisse Dame’ Albinini sung by Fritz Wunderlich You will never know how grateful we are for your support. at 45 Tate Street South Perth. I am the resurrection and the life; Those who believe in me, though they die, Reading: John 14: 1-6; 18-19; 27 Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for your love Eulogy Yet shall they live; Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house Friend, Greg Joyce A Celebration of Frank’sAnd whoever lives Life. and believes in me, are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place ) Shall never die. ( John 11: 25-26 ) for you? and kind words of sympathy during this diffi cult time. And when I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and will take you to myself, 29th November 1917 ~ 8thIntroduction November 2006 that where I am, you may be also. Elizabeth Rae GodDaly looked around His garden and found an empty place. Friends, we gather today to give thanks for the life of Francis Milton King, whom we know Personal Letters And you know the way where I am going. 22nd September 1948 - 26th August 2006 as Frank. Friend, Marion Hogg But Thomas said to him: Lord, we do not know where you are going, how can we know He then looked down upon His Earth and saw your loving face. And we gather to affirm the Christian conviction that while death is the end of human life, the way? it marks a new beginning in our relationship with God. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. Jesus said to him: I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but by We are also here to share the sadness of family: Dorothy, Dave Lesley, Hilary and Barry, me. I will not leave you desolate; I will come to you. ... Eulogy, A5, 4 pages inc cover ... Eulogy, Emma and Josh and friends who mourn and to offer everyone our love and support. His garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. A5, 4 pages inc cover ... Eulogy, Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me; because I live you ) ) Now that Frank has been taken from amongst us, we turn to our memories. Memory en- Reflection will live also; ables us to recall many things, many blessings and to give thanks for them. Memory draws He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. us close to loved ones. Strength, Courage and Love Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. And knew that you would never get well on Earth again. Daughter, Heide Newton A Celebration of Frank’s life Reflection He saw your path was difficult, He closed your tired eyes, Prayer Prayer He whispered to you “Peace be Thine” and gave you wings to fly. Reading The 23rd Psalm The Committal Celebrant, Tamara Cohen The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Into the freedom of the wind and sunshine, we let you go. When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain, He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. Into the dance of the stars and the hands of the Creator, we let you go. Go safely! He leadeth me beside the still waters. Those who are in Christ are a new creation, the old has passed away. We would not wish you back to Earth to suffer once again. He restoreth my soul. Behold, the new has come! 2 Cor 5:17-18 Conclusion He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness You are welcome to join us in the lounge Prayer You’ve left us precious memories, your love will be our guide, For his name’s sake. Blessing for light refreshments until 12 o’clock. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, You live on through your children, you’re always by our side. I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; May God who is present in the sunrise and in the nightfall, guide you as you go. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. May Christ who knows the nature of your journey, enfold you in his grace. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head And may the Spirit who lights your pathway, be with you in the places where you rest, be with you in your waiting and set the blessing of God upon your rising up. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home. Music with oil; my cup runneth over. Entry: Only Time, Enya. Reflection: Greenwaves, Dreamcatcher. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; Amen And I will dwell in the house of the Lord, for ever. Anon Exit: You’ll Never Walk Alone, Barbara Streisand. Music Concerto in D Minor Largo, ma non tanto J.S.Bach Mal and family would like to thank you for your Marie Ann Berrick expressions of sympathy “The reality and love shown to us all. of my life Our family would Fred Bourke cannot die, like to thank you Rona Wynne for attending the for I am funeral service today Tomkins indestructible It is a comfort to consciousness.” know that we are from Metaphysical Meditations surrounded by Paramahansa Yogananda the love and thoughts of relatives and friends who join with us as we refl ect, pay tribute and share our memories of * I say love it is a fl ower Fred Bourke. 13th April 1926 ~ 30th September 2006 and you it’s only seed 11.07.1949 ~ 22.10.2006Loving wife to Mal for 32 years. * Just remember in the winter With the wind behind me, filling my sails Caring mother to Steve, Phil and Neil. far beneath the bitter snows and the spray of the ocean on my face, I sail on towards the sunset, lies the seed now I’ve finished my lifelong race. May you rest in peace. that with the sun’s love I sail on, my journey, 5.3.1910 ~ 9.9.2006 this journey after life, in the spring I leave behind my children, becomes the rose and my beloved child bride wife. “The best and most But weep not for me, Fred Bourke beautiful things I have not one regret. Thank you everyone My life was full of pleasures in the world for supporting the with all of you whom I met. cannot be seen This time has come, it had to be, celebration of Before you here I lie. or even touched. Rona’s life, Rejoice and remember the times we had They must be felt her smile will live I thank you, and now, ... Bookmark ... Bookmark with the heart.” Goodbye. on in our hearts. ... Small Cards, 4 pages inc cover 2 Graphic Source Poem Book Contents General Quotes ................................................................ 3 Longer Quotes Suitable for Eulogies ................................. 9 General Poems ................................................................. 11 Poems for Children and Young People .............................. 18 Poems for Those Who Have Been Unwell ......................... 20 Poems for Soldiers and Returned Servicemen. ................. 21 Poems for Mum and Grandmother ................................... 23 Poems for Her .................................................................. 24 Poems for Fathers and Grandads. .................................... 25 Poems26 for Him ................................................................. A Poem for a Husband ..................................................... 27 Poems for Those Who Have Taken Their Own Life. ........... 27 Miscellaneous Poems. ...................................................... 27 Christian Prayers Suitable for Funerals .............................. 30 Bible Readings Suitable for a Christian Funeral ................. 31 1. Keep away from people who try to belittle your 14. All men and women are born, live suffer and die; ambitions. Small people always do that, but what distinguishes us one from another is our the really great make you feel that you, too, can dreams, whether they be dreams about worldly become great. or unworldly things, and what we do to make Mark Twain them come about. Anon 2. When one door of happiness closes, another opens but we often look so long at the closed 15. We do not choose to be born. We do not choose door that we do not see the one which has been our parents. We do not choose to die; nor do opened for us. we choose the time and conditions of our death. Anon But within the realm of choicelessness, we do choose how we live.