When I Am Gone: Poems for times of loss and grief

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A short but uplifting funeral poem by famous Victorian poet Christina Rossetti, about saying goodbye to a loved one. The ‘bar’ refers to a sandbar or submerged ridge between the ocean and a tidal river or estuary and the author hopes for a tide so large that there will be no waves on this ridge. A short religious funeral poem, ideal for a eulogy or memorial poem. A poem about loved ones finding peace with God in Heaven. Popular funeral poem based on a short verse by David Harkins. An uplifting poem about being grateful for a loved one’s life. Short funeral poem by Margaret Mead, ideal for a eulogy. The words are a message of remembrance and love in times of grief.

Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Of a person as a person, regardless of birth. Not, what was their church, nor what was their creed?Alive” is commonly chosen for funerals because of its emphasis on appreciating life as a way to honor the dead (and then appreciating death as a way to rejoin them). This poem is an excellent choice for those looking for funeral poems for a friend or for those who are looking for poems that they'd like to include on funeral programs. Psalm 23, also known as “The Lord is my Shepherd” comes from the Book of Psalms and is one of the most common Christian funeral poems. It emphasizes the point that the Lord guides us into death and gives us the opportunity to spend eternity in the house of the Lord. This poem is also a good choice for those who need sudden death funeral poems since it is a message of peace and comfort and releasing a body into the arms of the Lord, even when that death is unexpected. In “I Am Standing Upon the Seashore,” Henry Van Dyke uses the metaphor of a ship moving beyond the horizon as a metaphor for death. He explains that the ship disappearing behind the horizon doesn’t mean that the ship is gone; it’s only gone from the perspective of the person on the shore watching it. To someone on the other side, the ship is appearing for the first time. A funeral poem or verse doesn’t necessarily have to be sad. There are a number of happy and funny funeral poems which can help celebrate the life of your loved one and comfort those left behind: Written by Victorian poet, Christina Rossetti, as just a teenager, “When I am dead, my dearest” (also known as “Song”) tells the reader that it doesn’t matter if she remembered or forgotten after her death, because she will not know. The poem has an agnostic bend, making it more common at non-religious funerals. If you're looking for poems to say goodbye at a funeral, this is an excellent choice.

Many people find “All is Well” to be a comforting funeral poem, as the message focuses on how love and relationships continue to live on after death, just as they do when two people are physically separated. This short poem is both impactful and easy to quote in a eulogy, funeral program or condolence note. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Richard Aldington was born in 1892 in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. He became known for his poetry, specifically his World War I poetry and was friends with poets such as T. S. Eliot, D. H. Lawrence, W. B. Yeats, and Ezra Pound. "Inarticulate Grief" is an excellent choice when looking for poems for a funeral and is about the importance of letting grief be experienced, however unrestrained it may be. While “Walking with Grief” is a Celtic prayer, its message resonates with a much broader audience, making it a popular funeral reading. It speaks to the community of grieving people, reminding them that grief isn’t something that should be rushed through or pushed aside.

8. Peace My Heart by Rabindranath Tagore

This poem by Carl Sandburg details the different lives one can hold as represented by seasons. It pictures death as an old friend, rather than something to be feared, which might be of some comfort to those in mourning. This is another example of uplifting goodbye funeral poems (especially for a mom from a daughter or other child that wishes to say goodbye to their parent). You’re loved by so many, It will never be goodbye. Close your pretty eyes, No more tears, just go and rest, The following verses are among the most popular for a funeral. Similar to funeral songs and hymns, there are a number of poems and verses which are frequently chosen for funeral services.