The funeral of Yorrie Richards is to be held on Monday 19th Nov, 3pm (British time)
The burial is first, 2.30pm at Eastwood Cemetary where dad is being laid to rest with mum with a short service at the graveside. This is being followed by a 'celebration of praise and thanksgiving to the Lord' for dad's life.
This is so we are not tied to time with the undertakers for the actual service.
Instead of the coffin will be a portrait of dad surrounded by flower display and items of significance in his life, such as an open bible and his steam railway firemans cap.
The service will be held at our local Church of England building, St. Mary's on Church St. Eastwood. Notts.
Kindly loaned to us as it's presently the largest local church building.
Dad has made arrangements with us so it will be unique service!
The day before he passed away he caught glimpses of Heaven and was even conducting heavenly music trying to sing along! He told me so movingly "no mourning! no black! - no black in Heaven - bright colours! bright colours"!
I asked if this is what he wanted at his service "ohh yes" was his reply, "bright colours"! Then placing his hand on my arm he stated "Hawaiian shirts will NOT be out of place"! Ohh we laughed!
He handed his shofar to my brother telling him to "blow! blow"! and raising his hand and lowering it again said "...and the presence..." again lifting his hand and lowering it repeated "blow...and the presence..." (signifying the presence will fall)
He asked Carl to practice the 'Tekiah' call 'Entrance of the King' to be played at the start of the service, followed by the hymn 'And can it be that I should gain' after which he wants an "Ovation of applause, praise and thanksgiving to the Lord for all that he has done" telling me to just "Praise Him! Praise Him! Praise Him! for all that He has done"! Ohh wow!
We will also be very honoured to have share with us and sing a solo, Gary Cordice, a stunning singer whom dad met at the conference in Lougher Swansea and of whom became very good friends.
There is so much I could share of dad's amazing final days and the effect he had on many visitors, care workers and nurses. But I will tell you that the way he lived those last two weeks at home in his bed, and the way in which he left this life has impacted me so much the experience has actually left my Spirit soaring!
This is now carrying me through these days of paperwork and preparation! I honestly feel supported by the prayers being given.
Please pray for the day as unsaved folk will be attending too. It is all for nothing without the presence and anointing of God upon it.
Thank you for your prayers at this time.
