Funeral Arrangements For Simon Grant

[MisterMan]

For those who were friends of Simon Grant the funeral can be found on the Ao Por Marina website:

aopograndmarina.com

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My condolences to his friends and family

Farewell Arrangements Simon will be cremated at Wat Thareu . You can pay your respects at the Wat and leave messages and flowers during Monday and Tuesday. In the evening you are welcome to attend the Blessing Prayers led by Buddhist monks. After the Cremation on Wednesday there will be a Wake at Ao Po Grand Marina . On Thursday Simon's ashes will be scattered at sea in Phang Nga Bay. Family and friends will leave the marina by boats and also other boats are very welcome to join in the flotilla leaving at 11.00 am from the marina entrance.

Monday 26 October (Wat Thareu)

around 11:00

19:30

21:00 Last Farewell - Water Ceremony (close friends only)

Blessing Prayers

Temple closes

Tuesday 27 October (Wat Thareu)

19:30

21:00 Blessing Prayers

Temple closes

Wednesday 28 October (Wat Thareu)

11:00

12:00

13:30

Cremeation Ceremony

Cremation

Wake at Ao Po Grand Marina *

(lunch at the Quarterdeck restaurant)

* If you want to attend at the Wake and the lunch please RSVP before Tuesday 27 Oct.,

12:00 hrs. by email: [email protected].

Thursday 29 October (Ao Po Grand Marina)

from 10:00

11:00

(untill app. 12:00)

Welcome at Ao Po Grand Marina & prepare for departure from the South Dock

Departure by boat for the scattering of Simon's ashes

Contact number Adam Frost: mobile +66 (0)81 979 6636

Flowers

Wreaths or flowers can be delivered to the Wat Thareu from Monday 26 October onwards.

Messages

If you live abroad and would like to leave a few words for Simon in the temple, we can help you by printing your message and bringing it to the temple. Please, send an email to: [email protected].

Book of Memories of Simon

Simon's friends are composing a Memories book about Simon for his children. You can write in the book at the Wat and leave your favourite photos of him. In case you are not able to visit at the Wat, you can email your text and photos too. Your text and photos will be printed and added to the book. Email to marieke.derks at gmail.com

[LivinginKata]

Monday, October 26, 2009

Friends of Simon Grant invited to join farewell ceremonies

PHUKET: Following the sudden death of Ao Por Marina manager Simon Grant last Thursday after a motorcycle accident in Phuket, funeral rites began today and will continue until Wednesday, when Simon’s body will be cremated in a Buddhist ceremony.

Mr Grant, a 45-year-old father of two, was a well known figure in the Phuket expat community. Those who knew Simon are invited to pay their respects over the next three days at Thareu Temple on Thepkrassattri Road, just south of Heroines’ Monument.

Mourners can join blessings and prayers conducted by Buddhist monks today and tomorrow from 9pm.

Following Wednesday’s cremation ceremony, a wake will be held at Ao Po Grand Marina. Simon’s ashes will then be scattered at sea in Phang Nga Bay on Thursday. Family and friends will leave the marina in boats at 11am. Other boats are welcome to join in the flotilla, say organizers.

Lunch will be served at the marina's Quarterdeck restaurant.

A Book of Memories of Simon is also being compiled by friends. People who knew Simon are invited to add their messages to the book and leave photos of him so the book can be passed on to Simon’s young children.

Those wishing to attend the wake are requested to confirm their attendance by tomorrow by emailing [email protected] or contacting Adam Frost by phone. Tel: 081-979 6636.

Those who can not attend the funeral ceremonies in person can also send messages of condolence and text and photos for the Book of Memories of Simon via the same email address.

Full details of the funeral arrangements, including a map and ceremony schedule, are available at aopograndmarina.com.

-- Phuket Gazette 2009-10-26