Dad's funeral

Yes it does feel a bit bizarre to write about such a thing as a funeral, but it is part of life as well I guess. We took photos to be able to remember this day, as it all felt like a bit of a blur while it was happening.

I was so extremely happy that everything worked out and the whole family was able to be there. 
Nathan flew in to Copenhagen and after Lucas and him picked up a rental car in Malmö, they passed Svalöv to pick up Linnea and arrived in Stenum quite late on Wednesday night.

The ceremony was really lovely. It was a civil ceremony, and since Dad was going to be cremated we had opted to do it with the casket and do the farewells in the chapel, rather than end the ceremony at the grave. The chapel at Marie Kyrkogård is really beautiful.

The officiant had asked Mum and me to write a bit about Dad, and he used our words for the eulogy. It was a sad and very emotional moment of course, but it also felt warm and moving. Mum and I had chosen the music, and it all came together beautifully. It was a heartfelt and touching farewell.

Dad's magicians hat and wand ♥︎

Afterwards we gathered at home. Dad would have liked it that way, coffee and smörgåstårta (sandwich cake), one of his favourites. We had set the tables with Mum's nicest linen table cloths and china, when else to use that?
So grateful for everyone that came to honour and remember Dad.

Pia, Emma and I were on kitchen duty. Emma had made her lovely cakes, same as at Elicia's christening.

I call this photo "Tanter i trädgård". Luckily the rain subsided so they could go outside and do a walkabout in the garden:

♥︎♥︎♥︎