An opticians appointment first thing this morning then a funeral afterwards.
Never thought to take a photo all day so this is a photo of a goody bag we brought home afterwards.
Very personal funeral & afterwards at the Cross Keys where we spent New Years Eve.
Three good things:
1. No cooking tonight!
2. Meet up with friends, strange how funerals can be quite enjoyable if you aren’t a close member of the family. Shouldn’t say that really but it’s true.
3. No new lens needed.
My mind is on mince pies and cream cake and I love the bokeh from your Christmas tree including the reflections on the counter top. A sad but beautiful photo. RIP John.
This looks delicious and there's plenty of cream! I agree with your sentiments about funerals. A good friend of mine from church died last week from her battle with cancer. I do find funerals difficult no matter how close or far from the family I happen to be. I have been in tears before at a funeral I was playing for and I didn't know the family at all!
I have been to many funerals of acquaintances but cry each time! I do know what you mean about funerals bringing people who have not seen each other for a long time together once again.
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@julzmaioro You’re right he would have loved it….two of his friends spoke about his love of real ale, Blackburn Rovers football club & golf! He would have enjoyed that.
they look delicious and so good to have a doggy bag when they would be lots of food left over! At funerals, there is always one common thread that runs through the people and that its their own connection to the person who died.
@maggiemae Very true & everyone there had their own special memories. Since we moved from our old farm….the one before the one we have just sold we have rarely seen John & Muriel but always kept in touch, indeed Harry is a second cousin of Muriel’s.
This looks very good. I am always glad to hear what people say about the person who died. Funerals here seem to be celebrations of the person and his/her life, so much nicer than everyone being so sad.
I totally agree. Funerals can be a really uniting thing, which I think is part of the point. A continuation of life after a joint grief and a re-establishing of connections. Terribly important.
There is a positive aspect to funerals, they do bring friends and family together. I approve of your goody bag, I hate it when there’s food left over on these occasions that would otherwise go to waste.
We've had a spate of funerals recently at Paimpont…and for the most part, Richard, as Sacristan for Paimpont Abbey has had much to do. He performs his duties with great care and consideration particularly for those in mourning.
Whilst attending funerals is hardly a fun outing, l find them affirming of all that we feel about those we've lost, especially with the unforeseen circumstances of social distancing etc.
@casablanca Yes the perfect explanation why the gathering & sharing food & memories is so important. Even the deceased’s family got comfort & the affirmation their loved one was an important part of the community & will be missed by many.
Sorry I started off trying to answer you all separately but I need to start on tonight’s post so just to say thank you for your relevant comments….I think we all take great comfort from a nice well thought out funeral.
@s4sayer I’m sure Richard is exemplary in his detail & commitment to provide the very best service he can. Quietly beavering away in the background & I’m sure the families leave with the thought that it has gone as well as they hoped under the circumstances.
Looks delicious!
Are there more funerals at this time of year I wonder.....or do we just feel it more? Two of our friends have funerals this Friday, one has a link to the service for friends far away so that's good if people don't want to be in crowded places!!
I just want them to know we are thinking of them even if we can't be there!
January 6th, 2022
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I am glad you were able to share good times with people at the funeral.
Whilst attending funerals is hardly a fun outing, l find them affirming of all that we feel about those we've lost, especially with the unforeseen circumstances of social distancing etc.
Sorry I started off trying to answer you all separately but I need to start on tonight’s post so just to say thank you for your relevant comments….I think we all take great comfort from a nice well thought out funeral.
Are there more funerals at this time of year I wonder.....or do we just feel it more? Two of our friends have funerals this Friday, one has a link to the service for friends far away so that's good if people don't want to be in crowded places!!
I just want them to know we are thinking of them even if we can't be there!