Author: Turner Family Funera

A Silent Tear
Just close your eyes and you will see,
all the memories that you have of me.
Just sit and relax and you will find,
I’m really still there inside your mind.
Don’t cry for me now I’m gone,
for I am in the land of song.
There is no pain, there is no fear,
So dry away that silent tear.
Don’t think of me in the dark and cold,
For here I am, no longer old.
I’m in that place that’s filled with love,
known to you all as “Up Above”.

Afterglow
I’d like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when my 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 my life is done.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there
I am a thousand winds that blow,
The diamond glints on snow,
The sunlight that caresses your face,
The gentle rain giving life.
You cannot grieve forever,
I do not want you to.
I want you to carry on,
the way you always do.
Remember the days we spent together,
The happiness we shared.
I’d like my memory to leave an after glow
of smiles and knowing grins.
For all the mischief we created together,
beautiful memories for all.
We’ll never really be apart,
Because I know you keep me in your heart.

Feel no guilt in Laughter
Feel no guilt in laughter
He knows how much you care
Feel no sorrow in a smile
That he’s not here to share
You cannot grieve forever
He would not want you to
He’d hope that you would carry on
The way you always do
So talk about the good times
And the ways you showed you cared.
The days you spent together,
All the happiness you shared.
Let the memories surround you
A word someone may say
Will suddenly recapture
A time, an hour, a day
That brings him back clearly
As though he was still here today
And fills you with the feelings
That he is always near
For if you keep those memories
You will never be apart
And he will live forever
Locked safe away, in your heart.

You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember her and only that she is gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

You can shed tears that he is gone
Or you can smile because he has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what he would want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Her Journey’s Just Begun
Don’t think of her as gone away
her journey’s just begun
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days or years.
Think how she must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched
for nothing loved is ever lost
and she was loved so much.

His Journey’s Just Begun
Don’t think of him as gone away
His journey’s just begun,
Life holds so many facets
This earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
That we could know today
How nothing but our sadness
Can really pass away.
And think of him as living
In the hearts of those he touched
For nothing loved is ever lost
And he was loved so much.

“life is not measured
By the years you lived,
But by the love you gave
And the things you did
Life Well Lived
A life well lived is a precious gift,
of hope and strength and grace,
from someone who has made our world
a brighter better place.
It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad
with smiles and sometimes tears,
with friendships formed and good times shared,
and laughter through the years
A life well lived is a legacy,
of joy, pride and pleasure,
a living, lasting memory
our grateful hearts will treasure

Look for me in Rainbows
Time for me to go now, I won't say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky. In the morning sunrise when all the world is new, Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.
Time for me to leave you, I won't say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, high up in the sky. In the evening sunset, when all the world is through, Just look for me and love me, and I'll be close to you.
It won't be forever, the day will come and then My loving arms will hold you, when we meet again.
Time for us to part now, we won't say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky. Every waking moment, and all your whole life through Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.
Just wish me to be near you, And I'll be there with you.
Vicki Brown

Memories live forever
They say there is a reason,
They say that time will heal,
But neither time or reason,
Will change the way we feel.
For no-one knows the heartache,
That lies behind our smiles,
No-one knows how many times,
We have broken down and cried.
We want to tell you something,
So there won’t be any doubt,
You’re so wonderful to think of,
but so hard to be without.
We cannot bring the old days back,
When we were all together,
The family chain is broken now,
But memories live forever.

Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no tears in a gloom filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free.
Miss me a little but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
It’s all a part of the bigger plan
A step on the road to home
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know
And bury your tears in their loving arms.
Miss me but let me go.

Mother’s Hands
by Marian Jones
Hands that rocked the cradle
From the moment of my birth,
Their tender touch remembered
By those still here on Earth.
Soft as silk those hands
That taught me how to pray,
Banishing childhood fears;
They soothed each one away.
When I grew much older
And troubles came my way,
Those hands caressing mine
Did more than words could say.
Mother’s hands were gentle,
They’re missed so very much,
I’d give the world to feel once more
Their warm and tender touch.
Those hands were full of comfort
Now they lie at rest,
But memories hold them close
To the ones they served the best.

No night without
There is no night without a dawning No winter without a spring And beyond the dark horizon Our hearts will once more sing... For those who leave us for a while Have only gone away Out of a restless, care worn world Into a brighter day.
Helen Steiner Rice, American poet (1900 - 1981)

Not what he/she did
Not, how did he die, but how did he live?
Not, what did he gain, but what did he give?
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.
Not what was his church, nor what was his creed?
But had he befriended those really in need?
Was he ever ready, with word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,
But how many were sorry when he passed away?
Anon

One At Rest
Think of me as one at rest, for me you should not weep I have no pain, no troubled thoughts for I am just asleep The living, thinking me that was, is now forever still And life goes on without me now, as time forever will.
If your heart is heavy now because I've gone away Dwell not long upon it friend For none of us can stay Those of you who liked me, I sincerely thank you all And those of you who loved me, I thank you most of all.
Matters not now if time began
Or if time will ever cease
I was here, I used it all,
and now I am at peace.

The Clock Of Life
The clock of life is would but once
And no one has the power
To say just when the hands will stop
At late or early hour.
Now is the only time you own,
Love, live, toil and with a will,
Put no faith in tomorrow,
For the clock may then be still.

The Fallen Limb
A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me”.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes we’re together again.

THE TRAIN OF LIFE
“At birth, we board the train and meet our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side.
As time goes by, other people will board the train; and they will be significant i.e. our siblings, friends, children, and even the love of your life.
However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone.
Others will step down over time and leave a permanent vacuum.
Some, however, will go so unnoticed that we don’t realise they vacated their seats.
This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy,
expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells.
Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers requiring that we give the best of
ourselves.
The mystery to everyone is: We do not know at which station we ourselves will step down.
So, we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are.
It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life. I wish you all a joyful journey.” Unknown

Tears If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken no time to say goodbye you were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why. My heart still aches in sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. Author Unknown

Weep Not For Me
By an Unknown Author
Weep not for me though I have gone
Into that gentle night
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul’s sweet fight
I am at peace, my soul’s at rest
There is no need for tears
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years
There is no pain, S suffer not
The fear is now all gone
Put now these things out of your thoughts
In your memory I live on
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death
But celebrate my life

When I Am Gone
When I am gone release me
Let me go, I have so many things to see and do
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many beautiful years
I give to you my love
You can only guess how much you gave me in happiness
I thank you for the love you each have shown
But now it’s time I travel alone
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by my trust
It’s only for awhile that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart
I won’t be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near
And if you listen within your heart you’ll hear
All my love around you soft and clear
And then when you must come this way alone
I’ll greet you with a smile and say
“Welcome Home”.

When I must leave
When I must leave you for awhile,
do not grieve and shed wild tears,
and hug your sorrows through the years.
But start out bravely with a gallant smile,
and for my sake and in my name,
live on and do all the things the same.
Feed not your loneliness on empty days,
but fill your waking hour in useful ways,
and reach out your hand in comfort cheer.
Anon

When I’m Gone
Now that I’ve come to the end of my journey
And I’ve travelled my last weary mile
Just forget, if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only my smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good that I’ve done
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I’ve had loads of fun.
Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way
Remember I’ve fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of day.
Forget to grieve for my going
I would not have you sad for a day
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay.
And come in the shade of the evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only the best.

You’ll Never Walk Alone
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high,
And don’t be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm,
There’s a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain.
Though your dreams be tossed and blown,
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone.
You’ll never walk alone
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone.
You’ll never walk alone.

I am standing at the seashore, suddenly a boat at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts out for the blue ocean.
She is an object of beauty and strength and I stand and watch her at length until she is only a ribbon of white cloud just above where the sea and sky mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side says
“There! she’s gone!”
Gone where? only from my sight that’s all
She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side
And just as able to bear her load of freight to the place of destination.
Her diminished size is within my gaze not with her and just at the moment when someone at my side says, “There, she’s gone, there are other voices ready to take and welcome her and shout, “here she comes”.
And so we are reminded that although the ship is no longer in our sight she has now reached a safe and welcoming harbour with warm breezes and calm seas.
And so we no longer fear death for that is dying.