Gill came to see me this evening and brought the following sheet about Simon’s funeral on Tuesday.

Simon Bromwich

Simon’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 29th July at 3:00 pm at the Oakley Wood Crematorium, Bishops Tachbrook, Leamington Spa, CV33 9QP (directions attached).
In recognition of Simon’s beliefs, the service will be led by Luangpor Khemadhammo, Abbot of the Buddhist monastery where Simon attended. As you may not have attended a Buddhist funeral before, I thought it would be helpful to tell you the order of service.

1. Evening chanting – led by Luangpor
Please sit and experience the calm of the chanting.
2. Address from Luangpor Khemadhammo
3. Memories of Simon – led by Luangpor and followed by family and friends who would like to speak of Simon.
If you wish to share your thoughts or memories of Simon, please let me know and I will ensure that you have the opportunity.
4. Forgiveness Meditation – led by Luangpor where we can meditate
and receive Simon’s forgiveness and offer forgiveness to him, so
that we can part from him in peace.
This is an opportunity to let go of any regrets or misgivings.
5. The placing of incense, flowers and a candle on Simon’s coffin.

There will be offerings of flowers, incense and candles available at the time which you are invited to place on Simon’s coffin.
There will be flowers from the direct family only. If you would like to make a donation to the Monastery in memory of Simon, there will be the opportunity at the crematorium or send cheques, payable to “The Forest Hermitage” to the undertakers John Taylor Funeral Service at 178 Warwick Road, Kenilworth. If you wish to include your name and address we would like to be able to thank-you.

If you would like to join us after the service, we will be at Lapworth Village Hall, Old Warwick Road, Lapworth, B94 6LD from 4:30 pm (directions attached). If you could bring a small plate of food (sandwiches, cakes, etc.) to share with others, this would be much appreciated. There will be tea, coffee and soft drinks.

Gill and Alex