Funeral Poems

The years will always roll on by and time will always pass, but every memory I have of you will definitely always last. I like

This poem is brief, but poignant and powerful. It celebrates the strength of a mother’s love for her child even after death. It is an

I thought I saw her face today In the sparkle of the morning sun. And then I heard the angel say, “Her work on earth

I close my eyes as I wipe a tear. I just keep wishing you were still here. I will hold all the memories deep in

I jumped; you caught me. I laughed; you joked. I was down; you picked me up. I crumbled; you glued me back together. I loved

I know this man Who is dear to my heart. Suddenly one day It was torn all apart. This man taught me everything That I

We miss your face; you were taken too soon. Your beaming smile that lit up the room, Them cheeky dimples and twinkle in your eye.

In my rose garden of memories, I see you standing there, An angel in disguise, Who taught me how to care. I long to hear

A short funeral poem by Ellen Brenneman. An uplifting funeral reading about finding peace in the afterlife and saying goodbye to loved ones.

I have only just lost you; the pain is hard to bear. Do I have to go through life knowing you’re not there? Please, someone

Imagine if I was given one moment, just a single slice of my past. I could hold it close forever, and that moment would always

Look up to the sky. Now tell me what you see. A cloud, the moon, possibly the sun. Many answers there will be. When I

Once upon a time an angel held my hand. She wiped away my tears and helped me understand Our time on Earth is brief; there

A modern funeral poem by Margaret Wilmot. A funeral poem for a mother, ideal for reading at a religious or non-religious service.

I still say I Love You, But now there’s no reply. I always feel your presence As if you never left my side. I remember

Dear God, My name is Mya Hailey Garcia, and I live here on Earth, and as far as I’ve been told, whatever I want, I

Beautiful funeral or memorial poem by A.L. Frink, about grieving for something you’ve lost with the metaphor of a rose.

A powerful religious funeral poem by Emily Brontë about trusting in the power of God and everlasting life in Heaven.

Oh Father, can you hear me? I’m sending a prayer your way, I’m clutching hard to my faith, as mom taught me, As she draws

A short funeral verse about celebrating a loved one’s life and remembering the good that they did during their time on earth.

Written as a mourning poem reflecting on the death of Abraham Lincoln, Whitman’s verse speaks of a life that was victorious and exalted. The poet

A beautiful poem by Khalil Gibran on the relationship between joy and sorrow, ideal for reading at a funeral service.

A memorial or funeral poem by Khalil Gibran about what it means to die, suitable for religious funeral services.

A short funeral verse by English writer and poet Walter Savage Landor, about facing death without fear.

A beautiful poem by Khalil Gibran about coping with grief and suffering. Suitable for reading as a funeral poem or eulogy.

I wish for nothing more Than just one more day, For I would give it all Just to hear her say. It’s funny how In

Our hearts are broken forever. People tell us that in time the pieces will eventually come back together. If this is true, though hard to

A short funeral poem about remembering loved ones after they are gone, ideal for a religious or non-religious funeral.

Please, don’t cry. I’m not really gone. When you look out the window, I’ll be standing on the lawn. Please, don’t cry. I’ll see you

This brief poem by an anonymous author portrays life on earth as a prelude to eternal salvation in heaven. The religious meaning of this poem