The tide recedes,
but leaves behind
Bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down
but gentle warmth
Still lingers on the land.
The music stops
and yet it lingers on
In sweet refrain.
For every joy that passes
Something beautiful remains
Martha Vashti Pearson
The author of this poem passed away a few years ago. Many have been blessed by this beautiful poem being part of her legacy and continuing to bring comfort to many.
The use of poetry like the funeral poem Something Beautiful in a funeral service or a memorial service is significant. A funeral poem can bring comfort and solace in time of sorrow and grief. A funeral poem can also bring remembrance of the emotions experience while the person was living. Poems like the Funeral Poem Something Beautiful, bring memories of joys shared, love embraced and time spent together. A funeral poem is a way of expressing your love for the person who has passed on into eternity.
Swanborough Funerals trust that the following pages give you opportunity to celebrate your loved one and all that they were are will always be to you.
The journey of healing can be a difficult and lonely road to travel. Below are some practical pathways to assist you as you transition through grief.
Accept that each person will grieve in their own way, including you.
Hold close to your Spiritual Belief System.
Speak out your grief, share your feelings of loss, pain and hurt. Share the beautiful memories, the good times and the hard times. Find a trusted friend who has journeyed before you to express your feelings to.
Give yourself permission to mourn.
During significant dates like anniversaries, birthdays and special occasions give yourself space to reflect, remember, celebrate and mourn. If possible, set aside time on these significant days to allow yourself a personal moment of reflection. There may be a special place of meaning, a treasured song to play and other close family members to be with at these times. Allow yourself to journey through the remembering.
Search around for a support network. Surround yourself with those that can provide compassion and with those who have walked the path of grief before you.
Be kind to yourself. Grief can be exhausting. Be patient and kind to your physical, emotional and spiritual well being. Slow your pace, ensure you are getting some form of exercise, eat healthy foods and try to get sufficient rest.
Don’t rush decisions. Give yourself time when deciding on what to do with those treasured possessions and those belongings. Don’t be pushed into these decisions. You will know when the right time is.
Hold close the legacy of your spouse.
