History of Cremation in America: From Obscure to Most Popular
Modern cremation has roots in American history tracing back to the 19th century. Initially met with hostility and skepticism, the …
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The Cremation of Sam McGee
Author: Robert W. Service Written: 1907 As used in: Johnny Cash reading on National Public Radio and Personal File album, …
Coins on a Grave: Exploring the Symbolism
Have you ever come across coins left on a grave and wondered about their significance? This age-old tradition of placing …
The Ultimate Guide to Mausoleums: What They Are, Their History, and More
Mausoleums have long been a fascinating aspect of human culture, serving as final resting places for the deceased and impressive …
And Death Shall Have No Dominion
Author: Dylan Thomas Written: 1933 As used in: Solaris movie, The Field of Blood miniseries, Paul Kelly song Good for: …
Do not go gentle into that good night [Rage against the dying of the light]
Author: Dylan Thomas Written: 1947, published 1951 As used in: Interstellar movie, Independence Day movie Good for: Eulogy, funeral poem …
Crossing the Bar
Author: Alfred, Lord Tennyson Written: 1889 As used in: Funerals of Andrew Carnegie, Henry O, Woodrow Wilson, Alfred Lord Tennyson …
Funeral Blues [Stop all the clocks]
Author: W.H. Auden Written: 1938 As used in: Four Weddings and a Funeral movie Good for: Eulogy, funeral poem Time …
Remember Me [Speak of me as you always have done]
Author: Anthony Dowson Written: Unknown, first appearing on internet 2005 As used in: Common funeral poem Good for: Eulogy, funeral …
Remember [me when I am gone away]
Author: Christina Rossetti Written: 1862 As used in: common funeral poem Good for: Eulogy, funeral poem Time to read out …