Funeral Poem – If I Should Go/By Herself & All Her Friends – By Joyce Grenfell
Read by Marc Lemezma Funeral Celebrant
Joyce Grenfell is recognised and remembered for her comedy genius, both as a writer and performer.
This meaningful and touchingly funny poem sums up in a few seconds the same message others take minutes to explore and explain.
Genius!
If I should go before the rest of you
Break not a flower nor inscribe a stone,
Nor when I’m gone speak in a Sunday voice
But be the usual selves that I have known.
Weep if you must, Parting is hell,
But Life goes on, So sing as well.
Poetry is written to be shared, read and heard. Can I share or use this poetry? All the poems I share on my website or social media have been in the public domain and are sometimes used at funerals. Wherever known, I do give credit and thanks to the author. If you know the author of any I have marked as ‘unknown’, then let me know, and I will amend the page. If you chose to share or use the poetry at a funeral or memorial service, please give the author credit. Many of these poems are original to me; please feel free to share those or use them if they seem right for your service. All I ask is that you give credit to the author.