Who Will Come to My Funeral When I Die

by Kim Sang-hyun

This is how I see love.
Not making the other person prove it.
Often being foolish in front of it.
Being able to face someone without calculation.
Recognizing love without needing to be told.
Sharing the little moments of everyday life.
And if there are no flowers along the way,
plant them with a warm heart so they can bloom.
Feeling joy in walking that path together,
even if it means turning back to see the flowers a little late.

Love as if it will last forever, even if the pace is slow.

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2020

About the author

Associated Names:
* 김상현 (Korean)
* Kim Sang-hyun (English)
* คิมซังฮยอน (Thai)

Reviews

[Shiandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick and gentle read with so much care and wisdom to share. A must read after tough and heavy books.

[Shanti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though the title refers tp funeral but the content itself is about life. Every page feels like you are havinv a discussion with the writer, in a cafe, and talk about simple thing in life. Thats why this book feels so warm

[shira · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book feels like a big hug

[Honeypie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book title was sure catchy.

But I should have expected less. Cutesy title, cutesy cover. Just okay content.

It doesn't suck. Because if I'm being honest, I think when I write in my journals or blogs, I would probably write similarly. Haha!

With that said, it could have done with fewer pages, and more creativity in the pages. Like one-liners in a page. You know how it is in Instagram posts, etc.

Overall, it was just okay. But not too bad to warrant two stars.

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What should I do when death eventually comes? How should I face my own funeral? Will anyone remember me after I'm gone? I began to wonder if true death is not the end of life itself, but the moment when no one remembers you. What will remain of me in the memories of others when I die?

When someone dies, they can no longer create new memories. Perhaps that's why grief is often tied to the desperate wish to hold on to the memories they left behind. But those memories, too, begin to fade. To disappear is to no longer exist and to be forgotten is a kind of final death. Maybe that's why the longing to remember and the wish to be remembered carry such sorrow.

[Louise ~ The Serial Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I had never finished an inspirational or non-fiction book as quickly as I did this one. You might think that this book was all doom and gloom because of its title, but it’s not. On the contrary, it is about the beauty of life, the human’s innate longing for happiness, and the positive perspective that we should take when times feel weary.

Beautifully written! This book is full of wisdom. I love that every chapter was concise and some snippets of the author’s life experiences were shared, making it more relatable. The translation by Jeremiah Estela Magoncia was also worth noting and applauding, as it makes the book easy to read, absorb, and understand.

[Charles Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was like having a life conversation with someone at a coffee shop. Warm yet it will hit you hard on your life choices past and present. But also will give you a sense of direction as to what you will be as you navigate through. This was an easy read for me, as I met with the author at some point of this book. I can see myself with him.

[Apol · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not like it. I was attracted by the title but ending up disappointed just few chapters in. I don’t like the font used for the apop edition. And I feel like I am reading something chat gpt would tell me when I asked what to do when I am sad. I stopped reading after few pages. I was probably expecting something different. Or perhaps the translation could just be not it. 🤷‍♀️

[m. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book felt like you’re talking to a therapist. A big hug. Highly recommended for those who are doubting about their worth, value, and purpose in life.