Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!

Mary Frye (1932)

Losing a loved one is always difficult. Losses show us how connected we are to each other. We see and feel the absence of the other so poignantly that we are reminded of how much we cared.

I will meet with you and your family to learn as much as possible about the person who has passed on so that we can truly honor your dear one with a service that reflects them. This is a time when your rich memories and impressions will lead you to a service that brings the beginnings of peace and closure.