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ive got to have some kind of service for mum
she was brought up RC thought of 23rd psalm but cant think of another hymn or a reading lv never done this befor this is the last thing on my list of things to do but am really stuck
any ldeas out there

at my Mum's we had "There is a green hill far away" - one of her favourites. We also had All things bright and beautiful" but to be honest I would have chosen that had I been thinking properly cos it goes on and on.

Marilyn, I had "footsteps in the sand".
if you want the words just yell love.
I had to do the lot on my own as well!

Marilyn , is the service going to be in the RC church, or at your home?

For my Mum we had
All things bright and beautiful and
Jerusalem(W.I song)
Mum had been a member of the WI for years.

It's so difficult knowing what to choose.I'm sure you will come up with something that you will be happy with.

the funeral will be in Beckenham and weve got the chapel at the crem for about half an hour but shes being buried with dad
the undertaker is arranging for an RC priest to do the service but he hasnt got in touch yet lm so far away down here it makes things difficult thank god for my cousins they have been great

my mums name was Helen

Hello Marilyn, I am sorry to hear of your Mam`s passing.
Psalm 121 is lovely, "I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help "

For a bible reading Romans chapter 8 verses 31-38.

"Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ"

As regards hymns it depends if you like something rousing like, Thine be the Glory !or How Great Thou Art,!
Then there is the popular hymn Abide with me or The Old Rugged Cross, but I am sure your Priest/Vicar/Minister help you decide.
Just hold on to the fact that nothing can hurt your
Mam any more ,she is now at peace.
God bless
Gwyn

I had 'Danny Boy' played it was my Mums favourite for many reasons.....'Abide with me' is what I would have myself.

(((hugs))) to you, Marilyn. (always around if you need to talk at any time, sometimes those closest to you avoid doing that I know)

Rose xx

Aww Gwyn that was a lovely response.

Marilyn you have had some wonderful ideas, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
God bless
Tina xxx

How about, "The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended". ?

I had to decide upon hymns for my sister's funeral, not an easy thing to do. I looked at various sites to get ideas that would please the majority like this one:

http://www.cul.co.uk/music/funeral.htm

I am sure you will make the right decisions.

Sue xx

We got a lot of help from the undertakers/vicar when Mum died last year. They had lists of hymns/suitable songs/readings

At the church we had:
The King of love my Shepherd is
Lord of all Hopefulness
Now thank we Lord our God

The priest will be able to advise you on the readings.

Is anyone going to do the Eulogy or read a poem?

If the priest did not know your Mum, it may be an idea to write out a short life history for him with names of children/grandchildren...your Dad where she was born...lived...interests

Marilyn, the priest should come aound and have a chat with you, regarding the service, and what you think is appropriate and what YOU want( dont be bullied! cos some of them are fire and brimstone!!, others are more modern thinking)

Dont forget, you can have music played at the cemetary!
sorry have to agree with R Rose had Danny Boy at my mams, but Phil collins at my daughters!

Helen , your in the best hands in the univers now.
xxxxxxxxx

We had abide with me and the 23rd psalm for my mom, what about a favourite song of your moms.

god bless you and family, in the sad loss of your dear mom.

Taff . a good point :)
Had Meatloaf played at my sisters funeral
Maybe your mum had a favourite artist Marilyn

Hope it all goes as well as these things can for you x

How Great Thou Art,?

or one of your mums modern loved songs,or piece of music,

maybe one that would sum how wonderful and much loved she was,,but its such a personal thing ,and not an easy task,

Condolences to all concerned,

yep kay, as you say its a personal thing, all we can do is add and hope it helps.