When Violet died by Mildred Kantrowitz

When Violet died by Mildred Kantrowitz, illustrated by Emily A. McCully.  Bodley Head, 1973.

Violet, Amy and Eva's bird, is old and dies. Amy and Eva organise a funeral service with their friends. Amy is depressed, saying that nothing lasts forever.  However, Eva finds a sense of continuity in life, as their cat, Blanche is expecting kittens.