Memorial Celebration

 

The Memorial Celebration of the life of Alexandra

was held on Monday 19 November 2007

Here are some of the items that were on the programme.

 

Brahms, Requiem

O, My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose, by Robert Burns

(recited by John, sung by Kenneth McKellar)

 

Land o’ Heart’s Desire (trad.Scot) sung by Kenneth McKellar

 

A letter, by Catriona

 

Two opinions about Daffodils : William Wordsworth and Christopher Lloyd

(recited by Alastair)

 

Verdi, Requiem

 

Eulogy, by Nick Hoult

 

Death is Nothing at All by Henry Scott Holland

(recited by Peter Davies)

 

Puccini, Tosca

 

Tribute on behalf of colleagues by Heather Hardie

 

Tribute on behalf of friends by Mavis Curtis

 

Ae Fond Kiss, by Robert Burns

(sung by The Corries)

 

Final contribution by John

 

Verdi, Triumphal March from Aida

 

 

Prior to the Memorial Ceremony, the Committal conducted by Michaela von Britzke

was held privately at City of London Crematorium.

The Order of Service is here