When all things repose, do you aloneAwake to hear the sweet harps playTo Love before him on his way,And the night wind answering in antiphonTill night is overgone? "At That Hour" by James JoyceĪt that hour when all things have repose,O lonely watcher of the skies,Do you hear the night wind and the sighsOf harps playing unto Love to uncloseThe pale gates of sunrise? Just take your time, read through the selections here with your loved ones, and make whatever decision feels right to you. If this territory is wholly unfamiliar, don't worry. To those of you who have read a lot of poetry about death, or have attended several funerals, many of the readings on this list will be familiar to you. This simple action will take a load off your next of kin's shoulders whenever your number turns up. If you don't feel qualified to plan out every detail of the ceremony, you can make lists of music, readings, flowers, religious scriptures, and other details you think are nice. It's often a good idea to plan your own funeral, even if you do not expect to die in the near future.
Impacted by grief, those who have had these conversations may still feel under-prepared when the time comes. Many mourners are left to navigate the ordeal alone, having never discussed their loved ones' wishes. Unlike weddings, funerals are seldom planned far in advance. If you find yourself in the position of planning a loved one's departure, I hope that this list of funeral readings from poems makes your endeavor easier. As much as we would rather not think about it, we all have to die someday.
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