33 Funeral Poems

When someone we love passes away we can feel overwhelmed and lost. Our emotions can cause us to be unsure of what to write in a bereavement card or at a funeral. On this page you will find funeral poems that can be used in many different ways to share you sympathies. They can also be used as part of a funeral service. Feel free to use any of these poems to help yourself or others grieve.

A poem can be comforting if you find one that expresses the way you feel or the way someone you're thinking about is feeling. If you ever feel like you just can't find the words, let a poem help you express yourself. So read through these poems and hopefully you will find one that will be perfect for a sympathy card or bereavement letter or even to read during a eulogy. And keep in mind, you never have to use the whole poem. If you find one that you feel really fits, with the exception of say, one line. Remove that line, or re-write it. Sometimes taking something that someone very talented wrote and making it specific to your needs is the perfect way to convey your condolences.

1. If tears could build a stairway,
   And memories a lane,
   I'd walk right up to Heaven
   And bring you home again.
   Author Unknown
   Wish You Were Here

2. When he shall die
   Take him and cut him out in little stars
   And he will make the face of heav'n so fine
   That all the world will be in love with night
   And pay no worship to the garish sun.
   William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
   Love Sayings

3. Hold on to what is good even if it is a handful of earth.
   Hold on to what you believe even if it is a tree which stands by itself.
   Hold on to what you must do even if it is a long way from here.
   Hold on to life even when it is easier letting go.
   Hold on to my hand even when I have gone away from you.
   Pueblo Blessing
   Irish Blessing Quote

4. Tears In Heaven
   Would you hold my hand, if I saw you in heaven?
   Would you help me stand, if I saw you in heaven?
   I'll find my way through night and day
   'Cause I know I just can't stay here in heaven
   Beyond the door, there's peace I'm sure
   And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven
   Would you know my name, if I saw you in heaven?
   Would you be the same, if I saw you in heaven?
   I must be strong and carry on
   'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven
   Eric Clapton, Will Jennings



5. Safely Home
   I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
   Oh, so happy and so bright!
   There is perfect joy and beauty
   In this everlasting light...Read More Safely Home

6. When I Am Dead, My Dearest
   When I am dead, my dearest,
   Sing no sad songs for me;
   Plant thou no roses at my head,
   Nor shady cypress tree...Continue Reading When I Am Dead, My Dearest

7. Come to me in my dreams, and then
   By day I shall be well again!
   For then the night will more than pay
   The hopeless longing of the day.
   Matthew Arnold

8. Remember
   Remember me when I am gone away,
   Gone far away into the silent land;
   When you can no more hold me by the hand,
   Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay...Read the remainder of Remember

9. To One In Sorrow
   Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
   And let me take your hand.
   I, who have known a sorrow such as yours,
   Can understand.
   Let me come in - I would be very still
   Beside you in your grief;
   I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
   Tears bring relief.
   Let me come in - I would only breathe a prayer,
   And hold your hand,
   For I have known a sorrow such as yours,
   And understand.
   Grace Noll Crownell

10. Goodbyes are not forever.
    Goodbyes are not the end.
    They simply mean I'll miss you
    Until we meet again!
    Author Unknown
    Condolence Message

11. Happy trails to you, until we meet again.
    Some trails are happy ones,
    Others are blue.
    It's the way you ride the trail that counts,
    Here's a happy one for you.
    Dale Evans
    (1912-2001)

12. Farewell, my sister, fare thee well.
    The elements be kind to thee, and make
    Thy spirits all of comfort: fare thee well.
    William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

13. Until we meet again,
    may God hold you
    in the palm of his hand.
    If I should go tomorrow
    It would never be goodbye,
    For I have left my heart with you,
    So don't you ever cry.
    The love that's deep within me,
    Shall reach you from the stars,
    You'll feel it from the heavens,
    And it will heal the scars.
    Irish Prayer

14. Death Is Nothing At All
    I have only slipped away into the next room
    I am I, and you are you.
    Whatever we were to each other
    That we still are...Read more of Death Is Nothing At All
    

15. Do not stand at my grave and weep
    Do not stand at my grave and weep
    I am not there, I do not sleep
    I am a 1,000 winds that blow
    I am the diamond glints on snow
    I am the sun on ripened grain
    I am the gentle autumn rain
    When you awaken in the morning's hush
    I am the swift uplifting rush
    Of quiet birds in circled light
    I am the soft star that shines at night
    Do not stand at my grave and cry
    I am not there; I did not die.
    Mary Frye (1905-2004)



16. Miss Me, But Let Me Go
    When I come to the end of the road,
    and the sun has set for me.
    I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
    Why cry for a soul set free...Continue Reading Miss Me, But Let Me Go

17. Life is eternal, and love is immortal,
    and death is only a horizon;
    and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.
    Rossiter Worthington Raymond (1840-1918)

18. He kept at true good humour's mark
    The social flow of pleasure's tide:
    He never made a brow look dark,
    Nor caused a tear, but when he died.
    Thomas Love Peacock (1785-1866)

19. With what a deep devotedness of woe
    I wept thy absence - o'er and o'er again
    Thinking of thee, still thee, till thought grew pain,
    And memory, like a drop that, night and day,
    Falls cold and ceaseless, wore my heart away!
    Thomas Moore (1779-1852)

20. Dearest son how I miss you.
    Miss you more than tongue can tell,
    But in Heaven we hope to meet you,
    There Jesus does all things well.
    
    The blow was hard, the loss severe.
    To part with one we loved so dear.
    Why did he have to go when life seemed fair.
    And no dark clouds were near.
    Author Unknown
    I Miss You Poems

21. We Will Be Together Again
    I belong to you and you to me,
    I hate that we are so far apart.
    One day we will be, together again,
    And then never separate our heart.
    Julie Hebert

22. You And Me
    I miss someone so dear, makes me clear,
    Of why I had you in my life.
    I toss and turn but really, sometimes really churn,
    As to why I had to lose my wife.
    
    You made me happy, so very sappy,
    When I think of you and me.
    Our life was so fantastic and sometimes a little drastic,
    I just wish that you could have stayed with me.
    
    I miss you as you’d miss me, if our roles were exchanged.
    But my memories are mine to stay,
    And that is something, that I will always be loving,
    As my memories make it seem like you’re here today.
    Julie Hebert

23. Missing you
    I hate that I now wake up without you,
    I hate having an empty bed.
    I hope one day soon, I will stop missing you,
    And we will tide together with thread.
    Julie Hebert

24. Without You
    Today I can’t find you,
    I’ve finally realize your gone.
    I wish I would have stayed asleep,
    As now I’m sure you’ve past on...Read more Without You

25. When I Am Gone
    When I am gone from this earth,
    Know I’ll be in your heart always.
    Through time and space, there’ll always be a place,
    Where you and I will again walk the hallways.
    
    Our time together may soon pass,
    But we will meet again someday.
    I’m sure of this, as my presence will still exist,
    In you and others everyday.
    Julie Hebert

26. When Remembering Me
    When you remember me,
    Make sure a smile will arise.
    Don’t think about the way I left,
    Thats not very wise.
    
    Think of all the happiness,
    That we share together.
    We loved to laugh and have great fun,
    Especially in the great weather.
    
    So when you remember me,
    Think of those great times.
    Whenever you remember me,
    They’ll bring a sparkle to your eyes.
    Julie Hebert

27. Again Sometime
    Here I sit on my couch,
    Staring out at the blowing trees.
    Its funny how that reminds me,
    So much of you with such gentle ease.
    
    When I sit and think of you,
    My heart aches every time.
    But I know you’re up in heaven,
    And will see you again sometime.
    Julie Hebert

28. Anger Turns To Love
    I hate the fact your gone,
    I wanted so much more.
    Our time together went so quick,
    It seems as if we’re scorn.
    
    I know that our time is on pause,
    And one day we’ll meet again.
    I just wish we could have had more,
    Time in our domain.
    
    But with time my anger will leave,
    And all I’ll feel is love.
    I know you’re watching over me,
    Up in heaven far above.
    Julie Hebert

29. To Me You’re All Around
    When I remember you,
    I pretend you’re all around.
    You are the tree’s above me,
    As I sit down on the ground...Continue reading To Me You’re All Around

30. Until Then
    I miss you,
    And love you,
    I hope to,
    Someday see you.
    
    Our time was,
    So precious,
    So loving,
    And breathless.
    
    One day we,
    Will meet again,
    And comfort,
    Will regain.
    
    Until then,
    I will remember.
    The happiness of,
    Our family member.
    Julie Hebert

31. Goodbye My Friend
    Today I must say goodbye,
    To someone I will miss.
    I wish things had gone another way,
    Our time together was bliss...Finish reading Goodbye My Friend



32. Never Alone
    I remember when,
    We were kids,
    We’d walk and play,
    On the beach.
    
    I still walk the beach,
    Since you’ve been gone,
    But now,
    I walk it alone.
    
    I listen real hard,
    To the waves and birds,
    And sometimes I think,
    I hear you.
    
    I look way out,
    To the ocean so far,
    And I sometimes,
    See your face.
    
    Yes you are gone,
    And I walk it alone.
    But I never feel,
    One my own.
    
    I know you’re still with me,
    Walking beside me,
    So I know,
    I’m never alone.
    Julie Hebert

33. I’m Sorry For Your Loss
    Today I am sorry to say,
    You’ve lost someone you love.
    I hope you know how sorry we are,
    But remember their in heaven above.
    
    So hold on tight to your faith,
    As it will get you through.
    Knowing your love is somewhere safe,
    Hopefully brings comfort to you.
    
    If there is anything we can do,
    To help you through this time.
    Be sure to ask us for anything,
    As this is something we don’t mind.
    
    We hope you know we all love you,
    And don’t like to see you unhappy.
    It’ll take some time, but soon you’ll find,
    One day again you’ll feel happy.
    Julie Hebert

Related:

Condolence Message
Wish You were Here
I Love You So Much Quotes
Memorial Poems

We hope you find these poems useful for a funeral or memorial service. May they bring comfort and wonderful memories of the deceased.