Beyond Absence: A Treasury of Poems, Quotations and Readings on Death and Remembrance

Words ancient and modern on life's final passage. Useful for composing eulogies, readings at memorial services and funerals and writing sympathy and condolence cards. Selections also offer comfort to the bereaved and personal reflection during mourning and recovery. Searl has been a UU minister for more than 25 years and is the author of In Memoriam.


About the Author
Edward Searl, a minister for more than 25 years, is author of In Memoriam: A Guide to Modern Funeral and Memorial Services. He is also editor of a series of quote books honoring memorable occasions: Bless This Child, Coming of Age, Beyond Absence and In Praise of Animals.