Friday, 20 May 2011

Funeral Directors' Ode

A gift - from the living to the dead
This calling, this passion, this ancient trade.
Bearer of dignity, saviour of respect,
This silent and secretive soul institution.
And what privilege bestowed on one alone
To lead, to guide and heal the many:
Fountain of knowledge, rock of strength
Upon which are builded the hopes of loved ones.
Their trust in our hands,
To care for their most precious jewel
And return it safely to its Maker.
Through rain, shine and adversity overcome.
This tragedy and comedy, figurehead and friend,
Modest bringer of peace, solace and normality;
Whose happy victory lies in perfect anonymity
And for whom 'thank you' is reward enough.

(c) The Funeral Consultant 2011

2 comments:

  1. It was very interesting for me to read this poem knowing that there's a funeral director seriously dedicates a service making the necessary arrangements for a cherished one that has fairly recently passed away.

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  2. When one of our love one dies, the last thing we can best do for them is to give them the best funeral arrangement we could ever give. It is very important to choose a funeral director that will give him/her service at his/her most sincere sympathy.

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