Acknowledgement & Memorial Cards

Acknowledgement Cards & Memorial Cards It is easy to take an act of kindness for granted and particularly at a time of sadness, you realise just how much your friends, neighbours and work colleagues will give their support to help you through it. That is why an acknowledgement card otherwiseRead More

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Why are Memorial Cards still popular in Ireland?

Firstly, memorial card is the most commonly used term used today. They can also be known as mortuary cards, in memoriam cards, funeral cards and remembrance cards. This can vary for different parts of the country but essentially, they all describe the same thing. The loss of a loved one is one of the most painfulRead More

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Verse 45

Don’t remember me with sadness, Don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter, We’ve shared throughout the years. Now I am contented That my life it was worthwhile, Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. When you are walking down the street And you’ve gotRead More

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Verse 46

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when 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 ofRead More

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Verse 47

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’ve broken down and cried. We want to tell youRead More

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Verse 48

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain. To walk with us throughout our lives. until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one, And thanks for all you’ve done. We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

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Verse 49

God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be; So he put his arms around you, And whispered, “Come to me”. With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away; Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stoppedRead More

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Verse 50

God looked around His garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering. HeRead More

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Verse 51

Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother; to thee I come; before thee I stand,Read More

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Verse 52

Now I am contented That my life it was worthwhile, Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. When you are walking down the street And you’ve got me on your mind, I’m walking in your footsteps Only half a step behind. And when you face theRead More

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Verse 53

Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Laugh as we always laughed at the littleRead More

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Verse 54

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 the loveRead More

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Verse 55

There comes a time for all of us When we must say goodbye. But faith and hope and love and trust, Can never ever die. Although the curtain falls at last, Is that a cause to grieve? The future’s fairer than the past, If only we believe. Trust in God’sRead More

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Verse 56

May He support us all the day long, til the shadows lengthen and the evening comes and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. then in his mercy may He give us a safe lodging and a Holy Rest, andRead More

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Verse 57

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’ll 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 himRead More

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Verse 58

We lost a mother with a heart of gold, How much we miss her can never be told, She shared our troubles And helped us along, If we follow in her footsteps, We will never go wrong. We miss you from your fireside chair, Your loving smile and gentle air,Read More

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Verse 59

Now I am contented That my life it was worthwhile, Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. When you are walking down the street And you’ve got me on your mind, I’m walking in your footsteps Only half a step behind. And when you face theRead More

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Verse 60

We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore; We did our duty to the end, ‘Til we could do no more. In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away; And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay. You left behindRead More

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Verse 61

If roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her much And when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.

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Verse 62

Please God, forgive a silent tear, a fervent wish our Dad (Mum) was here. There are others, yes we know, but he (she) was ours and we loved him (her) so. Dear God, please take a message to our father (mother) in Heaven above. Tell him (her) how much weRead More

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Verse 63

Sometimes the road of life seem long as we travel through the years. And, with a heart that’s broken and eyes brimful of tears, we falter 1in our weariness and sink beside the way. But God leans down and whispers ‘Child, there’ll be another day’ And the road will growRead More

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Verse 64

Now I am contented That my life it was worthwhile, Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. When you are walking down the street And you’ve got me on your mind, I’m walking in your footsteps Only half a step behind. And when you face theRead More

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Verse 65

Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Laugh as we always laughed at the littleRead More

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Verse 66

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 the loveRead More

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Verse 67

There comes a time for all of us When we must say goodbye. But faith and hope and love and trust, Can never ever die. Although the curtain falls at last, Is that a cause to grieve? The future’s fairer than the past, If only we believe. Trust in God’sRead More

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Verse 68

It’s so strange that those in need and those we love the best, are just the ones God called away and took them home to rest. But every time I think of Mum (Dad) I seem to hear God say: “Have faith and trust my Promise You’ll meet again someRead More

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Verse 69

There comes a time for all of us When we must say goodbye. But faith and hope and love and trust can never, ever die. Although the curtain falls at last Is that a cause to grieve? The future’s fairer than the past If only we believe And trust inRead More

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Verse 70

Those we love must someday pass Beyond our present sight, Must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light. But we know that like a candle, Their lovely light will surely shine, To brighten up another place More perfect, more divine. And in the realm of Heaven,Read More

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Verse 71

A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years. It does not take a special day, For us to think of you, Each Mass we hear, each prayer we say, Is offered up for you. WeRead More

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Verse 72

Time has taken me from you, Although not very far. I’ll be watching through the sunshine And through the brightest star. I’ll be watching all of you, From the heavens up above. So take good care of each other And carry all my love. If you’re ever wondering where IRead More

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Verse 73

Weep not for me though I am gone Into the gentle night. Grieve if you will, but not for long, Upon my soul’s sweet flight. There is no need for tears, I am at peace, my soul is at rest. There is no pain, I suffer not, For with yourRead More

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Verse 74

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.Read More

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Verse 75

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy; hail our life, our sweetness and our hope. To Thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to Thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy towardsRead More

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Verse 76

I am home in Heaven, dear ones: Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this Everlasting Light. All the pain and grief are over! Every restless yearning past; I am now at peace forever, Safely Home in Heaven at last. Dear one, do notRead More

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Verse 77

Another leaf has fallen, another soul has gone. But still we have God’s promises, in every robin’s song. For he is in His heaven, and though He takes away, He always leaves to mortals, the bright sun’s kindly ray. He leaves the fragrant blossoms, and lovely forest, green. And givesRead More

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Verse 78

O Mother of perpetual help, grant that I may ever invoke Your most powerful name, which is the safeguard of the living and the salvation of the dying. O purest Mary! O Sweetest Mary! let Your name henceforth be ever on my lips. Delay not, O blessed Lady! to helpRead More

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Verse 79

For every burden that we bear, For every sorrow, every care, There’s a reason For every grief that bows the head, For every tear-drop that is shed, There’s a reason For every lonely pain-racked night, There’s a reason But if we trust God as we should, All must work outRead More

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Verse 80

Don’t weep at my grave, for I am not there. I’ve a date with a butterfly to dance in the air. I’ll be singing in the sunshine, wild and free, playing tag with the wind while I am waiting for thee.

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Verse 81

In our hearts your memory lingers, sweetly tender, fond and true. There is not a day dear Mother, that we do not think of you.

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Verse 82

Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may notRead More

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Verse 83

When I must leave you for a little while, Please do not grieve and shed wild tears, And hug your sorrow to you through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile, And for my sake and in my name, Live on and do all things the same.Read More

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Verse 84

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’ll come back, or you can open your eyes and see she has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her, or youRead More

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Verse 85

When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourselves to me with tears, just be happy that we had some years. I gave you my love, you can only guess how much you gave to me inRead More

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Verse 86

Where I have gone I am not so small. My soul is as wide as the world is tall. I have gone to answer the call, the call of the One who takes care of us all. Wherever you look, you will find me there. In the heart of aRead More

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Verse 87

When we remember your smile, it brightens up our day. And thoughts of your warmth and love, always smooth the way. Your gentle spirit is still with us, though you maybe gone. Sunny days and cool breezes, Always for you dear Mum

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Verse 88

After the clouds, the sunshine, After the winter, the spring. After the shower, the rainbow, For life is a changeable thing. After the night, the morning, Bidding all darkness cease. After life’s cares and sorrows, The comfort and sweetness of peace..

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Verse 89

Our father kept a garden, A garden of the heart. He planted all good things, That gave our lives a start. He turned us to the sunshine, The seeds of what we’ll be. We are our father’s garden. We are his legacy.

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Verse 90

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair; Perhaps you sent a floral spray, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all just thought of us that day. Whatever youRead More

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Verse 91

Perhaps if we could see the splendour of the land to which our loved are called from you and me, we’ d understand. Perhaps if we could hear the welcome they receive from old familiar voices, all so dear, we would not grieve. Perhaps if we could know the reasonRead More

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Verse 92

O Angel of God, my Guardian dear, To whom God’s love commits me here, Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard, To rule and guide. Amen.

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Verse 93

We feel your sorrow and appreciate your prayers. When you are lonely, know that we are nearby for you. We are no longer on earth, we are in a new place, a place too beautiful to describe. A place of peace, comfort and love, a place so warm and wonderful,Read More

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Verse 94

When God held out his precious hands To take you from your pain, You stretched your weary hand right back As He softly called your name. “Come home with me,” He quietly said “Your pain will leave you soon. Just close your eyes and take my hand, we’ll quietly leaveRead More

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