Poems and Readings for Funerals

Words of sadness and loss, comfort and consolation 
 
Summoning the words to express our feelings of loss for a loved one in the days following a death can feel almost impossible. And often the choice of readings available can seem daunting. 
 
Poems and Readings for Funerals is a carefully curated collection of the very wisest words about death by some of the world's greatest poets, thinkers, playwrights and novelists. 
 
Featuring beautifully and thoughtfully written poems, prose extracts and prayers, these readings have been chosen to move and console, sympathize and relieve - to bring everyone attending a funeral or memorial closer together.

Julia Watson was born in south Wales, and read English and Drama at Exeter University. She is married to the poet David Harsent, and they live with their daughter in Barnes, south-west London.

Summoning the words to express our feelings of loss for a loved one in the days following a death can feel almost impossible. And often the choice of readings available can seem daunting. 
 
Poems and Readings for Funerals is a carefully curated collection of the very wisest words about death by some of the world's greatest poets, thinkers, playwrights and novelists. 
 
Featuring beautifully and thoughtfully written poems, prose extracts and prayers, these readings have been chosen to move and console, sympathize and relieve - to bring everyone attending a funeral or memorial closer together.

Poems and Readings for Births and Christenings

An indispensable source book for those looking for poems to read at christenings and naming ceremonies.

Julia Watson was born in south Wales and read English and Drama at the university of Exeter. She played Dr Baz in the series Casualty. She is married to the poet David Harsent, and they live with their daughter in Barnes, south-west London.

Traditionally the birth of a child has been marked by some form of religious 'welcoming' service and whilst many people still take this option, in our increasingly secular society, there has been a wish by many parents to celebrate the birth of their offspring with some other formal occasion. 
 
Local authorities in the UK now offer civil naming ceremonies in the same way they offer civil marriage ceremonies. And though only introduced in 2002, this scheme is fast growing in popularity. 
 
This third anthology in Julia Watson's series of poems and readings for both secular and religious ceremonies fills a real gap in the market.

Julia Watson

If you're lost for words for a loved one's big occasion then instead of worrying what to say to express your feelings simply turn to the words of the greats. 
 
Here are collected the very best readings by world-renowned poets, bards, playwrights and novelists who have written passionately, thoughtfully and deeply over hundreds of years about love, marriage and commitment. 
 
Featuring an astonishing range of poems, prose extracts, prayers and songs, these moving readings have been chosen to enhance the occasion whether they be moving, witty, irreverent, thoughtful or heartfelt. 
 
Above all, these words will be recognized as timeless and true.

Julia Watson

Books by Julia Watson

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