Hardial Kaur Chuhan
1933 – 2017
Funeral Service at Breakspear Crematorium,
Breakspear Road, Ruislip HA4 7SJ
11th September 2017 at 12 noon
PROGRAMME FOR THE SERVICE
Arrival music
‘Tu Mera Pita Tu Hai Mera Mata’ sung by Bhai Davinder Singh Ji Sodhi
Introduction
Joan Browne, Funeral Celebrant
Welcome and tribute from Hardial’s husband, Maluk Singh Chuhan
Reflections on Hardial and her life
From Kuljit Singh Chuhan, Hardial’s son
Music
‘Laung Da Lishkara’ Performed by Minu Purushottam and chorus
Lyrics by Shiv Kumar Batalvi, Composed by Jagjit and Chitra Singh
In the mid-80’s Hardial loved the uplifting title song from this popular film set in Punjabi village life exploring the complications of modern changes.
Reflections on Hardial and her life
from Hardial’s daughters
A tribute from Hardial’s grandchildren
Kirtan Sohila The song of the merging of the Soul with the Infinite, full of surrender and deep love
Urdas Sikh Prayer
Recited by Giani Shamsher Singh
Final parting wishes for Hardial
Mourners invited to stand or go forward and touch the coffin to pay their last respects before leaving
Accompanied by music ‘Mera Mujh Mein Kich Nahin’ sung by Bhai Davinder Singh Ji Sodhi
Tu Mera Pita Tu Hai Mera Mata
You are my father,
You are my mother,
You are my kinsman,
You are my brother.
You are my Protector at every place,
then why should I have any fear?
You are my support, You are my honour
All that happens is by You.
By meditating on Naam I have received True Happiness.
My mind has become calm through singing Your praises.
– Shabad composed by Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Mera Mujh Mein Kich Nahin
Nothing is mine within myself
Whatever there is, is yours
If I surrender to You what is already yours,
What does it cost me?
You are my Life, the very support of my breath of life.
Beholding You my mind is soothed and comforted.
You are my Friend, You are my Beloved,
I shall never forget You.
– Shabad composed by Bhagat Kabeer Ji and Guru Arjan Dev Ji
You are all invited to the Lunch and Social Gathering:
1.30pm – 4pm, at Winston Churchill Hall,
Manor Farm, Pinn Way, Ruislip HA4 7QL
In preference of flowers, guests can make a donation to the charity Oxfam. There will be a donation box as you leave the service.