Poems and Quotes

Scattering poem for scattering in woods and trees

A very kind lady wrote the following for my father in 2008 and has been asked on occasion if others can use it. She says ” I am happy for anyone to use it if it fits the occasion. If you would like to put it on your website I hope it brings nothing but solace to a family…

A sailor’s farewell poem: Crossing the Bar

If you are looking for words or verse for ash scattering ceremony fit for an old sailor, then you could worse than consider the classic poem Crossing the Bar by Alfred Lord Tennyson Crossing the Bar BY ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning…

#National Poetry Day – internment psalms

To celebrate National Poetry Day we are are posting some of our favourite ones for using at an ashes internment or scattering. Christian Text for when ashes are interned or scattered Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the…

#NationalPoetryDay – A Poem for a Sea Lover

Richard came across this poem when writing a blog post about the explorer Frank Wild and was stunned by just how beautiful it was. If you are wondering about the words to say when scattering the ashes of an old sailor or seaman, or anyone really who loved the sea – you could do a lot…

#NationalPoetryDay – Famous Poems

To celebrate National Poetry Day we’re sharing some of our more famous poems that you might consider using for an ashes scattering ceremony: Famous Poems Do not go gentle into that good night By Dylan Thomas, 1951 or 1952 Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of…

#NationalPoetryDay – a Haiku for scattering ashes

Two November girls scatter his ashes at sea; sad wild waves thunder. For those not familiar with the term Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry, Japanese haiku have been traditionally composed in 5-7-5 syllables, so 17 in total. When poets started writing English haiku in the 1950’s, they adopted this 5-7-5 form, now…

#NationalPoetryDay – Scattering the ashes of a cricket fan

At Lord’s: A Cricketer’s farewell It is little I repair to the matches of the Southron folk, Though my own red roses there may blow; It is little I repair to the matches of the Southron folk, Though the red roses crest the caps, I know. For the field is full of shades as I…

#NationalPoetryDay – Light-hearted Poems

To celebrate National Poetry Day we’re sharing some of our more light-hearted poems that you might consider using for an ashes scattering ceremony: We quite like this one – especially if you have opted for a scattering at sea – I must go down to the sea again By Spike Milligan I must go down…

#NationalPoetryDay – Solemn or Wistful Poems

Solemn/Wistful Poems 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 rites 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…

#NationalPoetryDay – Life Affirming Poems

Life Affirming Poems To celebrate National Poetry Day here are a few ‘life affirming’ poems we thought you might like to use for an Ashes Scattering ceremony: Not, How Did He Die, But How Did He Live? Not how did he die, but how did he live? Not what did he gain, but what did…

A Bible reading suitable for an old sailor

We have recently been in touch with the naval chaplaincy at Portsmouth and they have been extremely helpful. We explained that many people may wish to be to have their ashes scattered in the same place as their loved one and still have reference to their career with either Royal or Merchant Navy. We asked…

At Lord’s: A Cricketer’s farewell

Was your loved one a fan of the thwack of leather on willow? If so then this may be perfect… It is little I repair to the matches of the Southron folk, Though my own red roses there may blow; It is little I repair to the matches of the Southron folk, Though the red…

Scattering Ashes in Haiku!

Two November girls scatter his ashes at sea; sad wild waves thunder. Well there you go, I have no idea whether this is good or bad Haiku but judging by the response it was well received. For those not familiar with the term Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry, Japanese haiku have…

Miss me but let me go – poem for scattering and burying ashes

Finding the right words when scattering or bury ashes is difficult so we keep on constant watch for people who express are the emotions for words we cannot articulate ourselves, this poem has been searched for by visitors and recommended by other, after reading I understood why… When I come to the end of the…

Perfect poem for scattering ashes at sea – Sea Fever by John Masefield

This is a superb poem for scattering cremation ashes at sea… I came across this poem when writing a recent blog post about the explorer Frank Wild and I was stunned by just how beautiful it was. If you are wondering about the words to say when scattering the ashes of an old sailor…