Last Word Celebrant is the blog for Andrew Jackson, an independent funeral celebrant based in beautiful countryside between Bristol and Bath. I conduct funeral ceremonies for families looking for a personal and heart-felt farewell for their loved one. I take time to listen, find out what ideas the family may have and then help to compose a ceremony that is moving and memorable. I am also available for handfasting wedding ceremonies in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset area.
Friday, 7 June 2013
Inspiring Words on Legacy
Inspiring words to ponder...
"Everyone must leave something behind when he dies, my grandfather said. A child or a book or a painting or a house or a wall built or a pair of shoes made. Or a garden planted. Something your hand touched some way so your soul has somewhere to go when you die, and when people look at that tree or that flower you planted, you’re there. It doesn’t matter what you do, he said, so as long as you change something from the way it was before you touched it into something that’s like you after you take your hands away.” – Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451
Today I have mostly been reflecting on how perfect a song "Stardust" is, sung by Nat King Cole. We used it as a song for reflection in today's ceremony. Just beautiful...
Labels:
funeral,
inspiration,
words
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