Funeral Poems

Poems for Funerals

One does not leave a funeral in the same way that he has come. He cannot help but have death on his mind. He cannot help but be aware that such is the end of all life. He may look at himself and have a new awareness that his body will not last forever. These thoughts are ones that humans must face and find a way to deal with. Some believe that the death is only the beginning of the next great mystery and the soul is eternal. Others take a practical view that death is all there is. One leaves a funeral with thoughts of life and its fragility on his mind.

Funerals Readings

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Death Is Nothing At All
- By Henry Scott-Holland
Death Is Nothing At All By Henry Scott-Holland

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Nothing has happened.

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I've Earned My Wings
- By Justice
- Published: November 2008
Poem From Dead Little Brother To Mom

I'm sorry mommy I left you so soon,
I was there when the angels woke you up at noon.
I know I was gone from the flash from the start,
Mommy Remember!...

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Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep
- By Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,

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Five Minutes
- By Annmarie Campbell
- Published: November 2008
In Memory of My Dad

In Memory of My Dad Edward

If I only had five minutes the day you passed away,
I would have had time to tell you all the things I needed to say....

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Remember Me
- By Anthony Dowson
- Published: January 2016
Poem About Being Gone But Not Forgotten

Speak of me as you have always done.
Remember the good times, laughter, and fun.

Share the happy memories we've made.

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I Love You Dad
- By DIANA DOYLE
- Published: January 2009
I love you Dad with all my heart
And hate that we should be apart
Our love is a bond that can't be broken
You may be gone, but never forgotten

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Momma
- By Thomas Woods
- Published: January 2009
Mom Died from Multiple Sclerosis

To my mother I give this poem I titled "Momma's Boy".

As far back as I can remember you showed me the way,
Quick to point me in the right direction when I would stray....

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We Will Miss You Dear Mom
- By Mallissa A. Moore
- Published: February 2006
I just thought I'd say
I love you and goodbye
We will miss you dearly
I promise I won't cry....

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Baby Danny
- By Christian Pennachietti
- Published: July 2008
When My Son Passed Away

I was Conceived 9 months ago,
You thought of me as an egg,
I knew I was your son.
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Dear Dad
- By Sarah A. Sumner
- Published: August 2008
Dear Dad, We love you,
We miss you so much
Your love and your kindness
Your soft gentle touch...

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