Epitaphs
Here lies a wife, of two husbands bereft; Robert on her right, Richard on her left. *** Mary Nicols is my name, Ireland is my nation Catholic Church is my belief,
About Jean
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But we are proud to say that Jean contributed 129 entries already.
Entries by Jean
The Good Funeral Guide
/in Recommended Reading/by JeanThe Good Funeral Guide by Charles Cowling – ISBN 978-1-4411-5731-7 is available from Amazon and other bookshops.
Death traditions from around the world.
/in Traditions & Customs/by JeanThe ancient Greeks thought they were more likely you have to pay their way into the next world, so left this life with a coin in their mouth to pay Chivon the ferryman who would row them across the river in the direction
A Costly Funeral
/in Humorous Stories/by JeanFollowing her husband’s funeral Ruby’s friend commented; ‘that, that was the most spectacular funeral she had ever been to, and that it must have cost a fortune.’
A Celtic Blessing
/in Poetry & Readings/by JeanMay the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm on your face. May the rain fall soft upon your field’ And until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
The Final Inspection
/in Poetry & Readings/by JeanThe soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass.
A Cardiologist’s Funeral
/in Humorous Stories/by JeanA very prestigious cardiologist died, and was given a very elaborate funeral by the hospital he worked for most of his life… A huge heart…. covered in flowers stood behind the
The Seagull
/in A Child's View/by JeanA father was at the beach with his children when the four-year-old son ran up to him, grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore where a seagull lay dead in the sand. ‘Daddy, what happened to him?’ The boy asked ‘He died and went to Heaven,’ the Dad replied. The boy thought a moment and […]
I’m Fine Thank You
/in Poetry & Readings/by JeanI’m Fine Thank You There is nothing the matter with me I’m as healthy as can be. I have arthritis in both my knees And when I talk, I talk with
Rainbow Bridge
/in Poetry & Readings/by JeanJust this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.When an animal dies who has been especially close to someone they go to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and they are warm and comfortable.
Circle of Life Celebrations
Jean is a OneSpirit minister & celebrant near Horsham. She creates & helps people plan loving and heartfelt ceremonies to mark life’s milestones.