Short funeral verse written by Joyce Grenfell with a message about finding ways to cope with grief carry on after losing a loved one. A short religious funeral poem, ideal for a eulogy or memorial poem. A poem about loved ones finding peace with God in Heaven.

Afterglow by Helen Lowrie Marshall is a very popular poem for funerals. I used it recently at a funeral for a lady who loved the sun and having happy times with friends. You’ll understand why I suggested it when you hear it.

I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.

2023年9月10日 · ‘Afterglow Poem’ has become popular in recent years as a way of setting a warmer and happier tone at a funeral or memorial service. It describes death in more peaceful terms and reminds those present to remember the deceased fondly and with love in their hearts, rather than sorrow.

A short, heartfelt funeral poem written by Helen Lowrie Marshall about happy memories continuing to live on, even after a loved family member or friend has past away.

Helen Lowrie Marshall was one of the 20th century's greatest poets. Her best-known poem is 'Afterglow.' Central Message: "Remember me with smiles, not sorrow." This poem offers a comforting view of death, encouraging loved ones to remember the speaker with joy, leaving a lasting “afterglow” of warmth and peace.

I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

2024年9月27日 · Written by American poet Helen Lowrie Marshall, “Afterglow” is one of the most cherished funeral poems, offering a gentle and uplifting message that resonates deeply with grieving families. Though the exact date of its composition is unclear, Marshall’s work became widely popular in the mid-20th century for its warmth and simplicity ...

This poem expresses the speaker's desire for their memory to be associated with happiness and positive memories after they pass away. They hope to leave behind an "afterglow of smiles" and an echo of "happy times and laughing times" for those who remember them.

Read the comforting words of Helen Lowrie Marshall's poem 'Afterglow,' which offers solace and peace in times of loss. This heartfelt poem celebrates the enduring presence of loved ones and provides a gentle reminder of their lasting impact on our lives.