Funeral Poems – 15 Memorial Words with Deep Meanings

Planning a funeral involves many things, like flowers, the kind of box, music, and the overall feel of the event. These things come together to make a special goodbye for someone you care about.

Sometimes, people read poems at funerals for different reasons. Maybe the person who passed away had a favorite poem or poet they liked. Or perhaps there’s a poem that says exactly what you want to say. There are no right or wrong reasons, but it’s important that the poems you choose mean something to you.

There’s no one-size-fits-all poem for funerals. Some people go for classic poems that everyone knows, but you can also pick something more modern if it suits the person better. It’s okay if the poem isn’t religious, but if faith was important to the person who passed away, a religious poem might be a good choice.

If you’re looking for funeral poems because you’ve lost someone like a parent, sibling, or friend, I’ve gathered some great ones for you to choose from. Take a moment to read them and find the one that inspires you.

1. Title: “A Song of Embracing Life”

Because I’ve cherished life’s embrace,
No sorrow shall I feel in death’s space.
My joy has soared on wings, high and wide,
To merge with the endless azure tide.

I’ve danced and played in the rain’s sweet song,
Embracing the wind, feeling strong.
Like a drowsy child upon the earth’s chest,
I’ve nestled, finding peace, and rest.

Because I’ve loved life, no sorrow shall I bear,
I’ve tasted love’s lips, its tender care.
Heard love’s song till the very end,
In friendship’s grip, my hand did blend.

I’ve known the solace of heavenly grace,
The fulfillment of a well-done chase.
Through darkness, I’ve sought the dawn’s clear sky,
And risen from the depths, no longer shy.

I’ve given my soul to the world, far and wide,
Wherever my path did coincide.
I know another shall finish what’s left undone,
For on this journey, we’re never alone.

2. Title: “Abide with Me“

Abide with me as eventide descends,
In deepening darkness, stay with me, my Friend.
When other helpers fade, and comforts flee,
You, Helper of the helpless, abide with me.

Life’s fleeting day hastens to its close,
Earthly joys dim, as their glory goes.
Change and decay surround, I clearly see,
Yet, You, Unchanging One, abide with me.

I need Your presence with each passing hour,
Only Your grace can thwart the tempter’s power.
Guide and support, like no other can be,
Through clouds and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

With You by my side, I fear no foe,
Pain has no weight, tears no endless woe.
Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, your victory?
With You, I triumph, Lord, abide with me.

As I close my eyes in life’s fading light,
Shine through the darkness, guide me to the height.
Heaven’s morning dawns, vain shadows flee,
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

3. Title: “A Happy Memory“

I’d like my memory to be a joyful one,
An afterglow of smiles when life is done.
An echo softly whispering down the ways,
Of laughter, love, and bright and sunny days.

In times of grief, when tears may flow,
May they dry before the sun’s soft glow.
With cherished memories, my legacy spun,
Long after life is done, the smiles still won.

May my presence linger like a gentle breeze,
Bringing solace, putting hearts at ease.
In the warmth of memories, both old and new,
May my spirit comfort and renew.

As the sun sets on life’s eventide,
May my legacy in hearts abide.
With each happy moment and each setting sun,
My love lives on; life’s journey’s run.

In the tapestry of life, I’ve played my part,
Leaving footprints of love in each willing heart.
With the dawn of each day and the setting sun,
My spirit endures, a life well-spun, never to be undone.

4. Title: “Divine Grace“

Amazing grace, a sweet and wondrous sound,
Saved a wretch like me, in joy I’m bound.
Once lost but now found, my sight restored,
Was blind, now I see, in Christ adored.

Grace taught my heart to fear and gave relief,
Precious grace, the moment of belief.
Through trials, toils, and life’s winding road,
Grace has led me, a heavenly abode.

The Lord’s promised goodness, my steadfast stay,
His Word my hope through night and day.
My Shield, my Portion, through life’s endeavor,
In His embrace, I’ll abide forever.

When my earthly form and heart shall cease,
In the veil, I’ll find eternal peace.
Though earth dissolves and sun’s light decline,
God, who called me, eternally mine.

For ten thousand years in radiant sun,
With endless praise, my journey is done.
No less days to sing God’s wondrous grace,
Than when I first beheld His loving face.

5. Title: “Gone, But Not Forgotten”

I cannot say, I will not say,
That she is gone, for she’s found her way.
With a cheerful smile, she ventured afar,
Into the unknown, following a distant star.

Leaving us to ponder, imagine, and dream,
Of a land so fair, where she now does gleam.
A place of wonder, with beauty untold,
Where she’s embarked on a journey of gold.

And you, dear friend, who yearn and yearn,
For her return, her presence to discern,
Think of her there, as dear as the day,
For she’s not gone, she’s simply away.

She’s not departed, her spirit does sway,
In the winds of our memories, night and day.
Gone from our sight, but never astray,
She’s not dead, just beyond the horizon’s sway.

In the tapestry of our hearts, she’ll remain,
A cherished thread, amidst joy and pain.
Though she’s taken a path we can’t replay,
Her light still shines in our hearts each day.

6. Title: “Forever Remembered“

No matter where your footsteps may take flight,
I’ll journey with you, both day and night.
Though you explore lands, beautiful and grand,
My touch, my words, forever close at hand.

You’ll remember me, small and pure, so bright,
Smiling in the secret depths of the night,
My arms enfolding you, our love’s refrain,
When daylight comes, we’ll find our peace again.

No matter where your path in life unfurls,
You’ll keep me, with your heart, in the pearls
Of memory, etched deep, unceasingly,
In tales of love, you’ll forever remember me.

Through life’s storms and under the clear skies,
In the echoes of laughter and heartfelt sighs,
My love will be your steadfast, guiding key,
In the story of us, written eternally.

No matter where your path may lead you, my dear,
In joy or sorrow, in hope or in fear,
I’ll be by your side, a constant presence to be,
Forever and always, you’ll find me here with thee.

7. Title: “Sailing Beyond“

Sunset and evening star so bright,
One clear call, a guiding light,
Pray, let there be no moaning or scar,
As I set sail, beyond the bar.

May the tide be gentle, in its sleepy sweep,
Full and calm, with secrets to keep,
When what once surged from the endless sea,
Returns to its home, pure and free.

Twilight, evening bell, and the dark’s embrace,
No sadness in our hearts, no tear on our face,
As I embark on this uncharted quest,
Leaving behind both Time and Place’s crest.

Though the currents take me far, to lands unseen,
I hope to meet my Pilot, the One I’ve ever been,
When I’ve crossed the threshold, left the worldly jar,
To that timeless haven, beyond the bar.

In the haven of eternity, I’ll find my rest,
Where the sunsets and stars forever bless,
With open arms, I’ll journey to that far shore,
Guided by the light, forevermore.

8. Title: “Brightness in the Night”

In the darkest depths of the night’s domain,
Stars shine brighter, their brilliance sustained.
In the caverns of grief, where shadows may fall,
God draws nearer, as our all-in-all.

When night’s obscurity veils the earth’s domain,
Stars twinkle brightly, like a celestial train.
In sorrow’s embrace, where tears often flow,
God’s presence consoles, His love on full show.

So, in the depth of the darkest hour’s plight,
Take solace, for God is our guiding light.
In the heart of grief, His presence remains,
A constant beacon, to soothe all our pains.

The darker the night, the stars paint the sky,
A reminder of hope that never will die.
In the midst of our sorrow, God’s love shines afar,
A steadfast companion, our guiding North Star.

So, as we journey through night’s darkest hours,
Know that God’s love is our source of powers.
In the depths of our grief, He’s forever our guide,
Through the darkest of nights, His love will abide.

9. Title: “Farewell to a Loved One”

There’s little joy in life for me,
And little terror in the grave;
I’ve lived the parting hour to see
Of one I would have died to save.

Calmly to watch the failing breath,
Wishing each sigh might be the last;
Longing to see the shade of death
O’er those beloved features cast.

The cloud, the stillness that must part
The darling of my life from me;
And then to thank God from my heart,
To thank Him well and fervently;

Although I knew that we had lost
The hope and glory of our life;
And now, benighted, tempest-tossed,
Must bear alone the weary strife.

In this darkness, a glimmer of light,
A memory cherished, burning bright,
In my heart, you’ll forever stay,
Though you’re gone, your love holds sway.

10. Title: “Death, Be Not Proud”

Death, be not proud, though some may extol thee,
As mighty and dreadful, thou art not the key,
For those you claim as your final decree,
Do not truly perish; they live eternally.

From rest and sleep, which you seem to control,
We find solace and joy, a deep, calming stroll.
Our finest souls depart from this life’s stage,
Finding rest for their bones, their souls engage.

You’re enslaved by fate, chance, kings, and despair,
Your dwelling with poison, war, and sickness, a share.
Yet poppy or charms can bring slumber profound,
Surpassing your touch, in the sleep they’ve found.

Why do you swell with pride, Death, my friend?
A brief slumber we embrace, and then ascend.
To awaken eternally, death’s power to deny,
Death shall be no more, in that final sky.

In the eternal morning, we shall rise,
Beyond the grasp of Death’s cold disguise,
For in the realm of the Infinite and high,
Death’s reign shall end, and we’ll never die.

11. Title: “Life Beyond the Veil”

Death is nothing at all, you see,
I’ve simply moved to the next room, carefree.
I am still I, and you are still you,
The bond we shared remains, tried and true.

Call me by the name I’ve always known,
Speak to me as though I’ve never flown.
Let no heaviness weigh down your voice,
No forced solemnity, no sorrow’s choice.

Laugh, as we did, at the jokes we held dear,
Play, smile, and know I am near.
Think of me and, if you’d like, say a prayer,
My name still fills the air, light as the summer air.

Life carries on as it always will,
Unbroken, it flows, a continuous thrill.
Why should I be forgotten, just out of sight?
I’m waiting nearby, beyond the veil’s slight.

So, fret not, my friend, for all is well,
Just around the corner, time will surely tell.
Life remains as it’s always been,
Death is but a transition, not the end.

12. Title: “Love’s Unfading Legacy”

Death brings a heartache none can ever heal,
Love leaves a memory none can truly steal.
In the depths of sorrow, we bear the weight,
But love’s precious memories are our eternal state.

Though death may cast its shadow o’er our days,
Love’s bright legacy forever stays.
In the quiet moments and memories shared,
Its enduring presence cannot be impaired.

So, while death’s heartache may linger near,
Love’s memory is what we hold dear.
In the sanctuary of our hearts, it resides,
A beacon of light that never subsides.

In the tapestry of time, love’s threads are spun,
A bond unbroken, though life is done.
In the echoes of laughter and tears we’ve cried,
Love’s memory lives on, a constant guide.

Through every season, in joy or despair,
Love’s memory sustains us, always there.
In the story of life, its chapters may close,
But in our hearts, its enduring presence glows.

13. Title: “In Memory of a Friend”

Here rests an honest soul, at peace and blessed,
A friend to humankind, to truth, he was professed.
A beacon for the young, a solace for the old,
His virtues and wisdom, a tale to be told.

A heart ablaze with warmth, a mind so well-informed,
In few, such qualities were lovingly adorned.
If another world exists, he surely finds his bliss,
If not, in this one, he made the most of this.

In memories, his legacy shall always persist,
A true friend and guide, greatly missed.
For few hearts like his, with virtues adorned,
Few minds with knowledge so profoundly formed.

He lives on in the hearts that he touched,
A friend of humanity, respected and cherished much.
In this world or the next, he’ll forever be,
A beacon of light for all to see.

In the tapestry of life, his thread won’t fray,
A presence felt in every night and day.
His kindness, his wisdom, his grace,
In our hearts, they find a lasting place.

14. Title: “Eternal Farewell”

Farewell to you, but not farewell,
To thoughts of you, in my heart they dwell.
They bring me cheer and comfort too,
A lasting bond that I will hold onto.

Your life’s sweet presence, now in the past,
Amongst the truest, you stood steadfast.
Nothing is lost of the gifts you gave,
Nothing destroyed by the legacy you engrave.

In your memory, life gains a sweeter taste,
Your truth and kindness, never to be erased.
Farewell, my dear, though we part today,
Your spirit lives on in every way.

Farewell, dear friend, we say today,
Yet in our hearts, Thou’ll forever stay.
Thy legacy lives on, strong and bright,
Guiding us through both day and night.

In the tapestry of our lives, you’re woven true,
A cherished friend, forever in our view.
With each dawn’s light and each twilight’s sight,
Your memory fills us with gentle light.

15. Title: “The Stairway of Tears”

If tears could form a stairway high,
And memories pave a path through the sky,
I’d ascend to Heaven, without a doubt,
To bring you back, that’s what love’s about.

No words of farewell were ever spoken,
No time to say goodbye, hearts broken.
You departed swiftly, beyond our sight,
Only in God’s wisdom, it felt right.

My heart still aches with sorrow’s hold,
Secret tears in moments unfold.
To lose you, what it truly means, I know,
A pain hidden deep, as the tears flow.

But in the realm of memories, you’re here,
Your spirit lingers, calming every fear.
Though you’ve departed, you’ll never go,
In our hearts, your love continues to glow.

If tears could build a stairway, true,
And memories a lane to travel through,
I’d climb to Heaven to hold you tight,
And bring you back to our hearts’ light.

Funeral poems are special words, mostly heartfelt, that people use when someone dies. These poems help express the sadness and love we feel when we lose someone. They’re a way to remember the person and find comfort during a tough time.

Funeral poems remind us that even though someone is gone, the love and memories we have of them will always stay with us. They offer a way to connect with our feelings and remember our loved ones.