Finding the right words to say at a funeral is a difficult and delicate job. You can write your own eulogy, or perhaps read from a famous, poignant poem or song.
It does not have to be a tradional poem you can even read the lyrics from a song that means a lot to you or your loved one.
We’ve recorded a few for your inspiration, read by the actor Clive Riches.
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP
Mary Elizabeth Frye
A SONG OF LIVING
Amelia Josephine Barr
FUNERAL BLUES
W.H Auden
CANDLE IN THE WIND
Elton John
REMEMBER
Christina Rossetti
TO THOSE I LOVE
Isla Paschal Richardson
DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT
Dylan Thomas
TEARS IN HEAVEN
Eric Clapton