Poems for a Funeral Service

Poems for a Funeral Service needn't be sad as they will be reflecting the life and loves of the decedent. Many choose to use them as a celebration of the loved ones life and that the funeral will be a poignant farewell. We do hope that these help or give you an idea that you are comfortable with. They are free for your use for non commercial purpose.











Poems for a Funeral Service**

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.

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I know I have to let you go.
How I will, I do not know.
I know that it's your time to die.
What I don't know is how to say goodbye.
I'll miss you so much I don't know what to do.
I guess I'll just end this poem with a goodbye
and an I love you.
Jenna Leigh Walters

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Poems for a Funeral Service

God of mercy,
as we mourn the death of (name)
and we thank you for his/her life,
we also remember times when it was hard for us to understand,
to forgive,
and to be forgiven.
Heal our memories of hurt and failure,
and bring us to forgiveness and life in
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

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She was so very, very special
And was so from the start
You held her in your arms
But mainly in your heart

And like a single drop of rain
That on still waters fall,
Her life did ripples make
And touched the lives of all.

She's gone to play with angels
In heaven up above
So keep your special memories
And treasure. them with love

Although your darling daughter
Was with you just a while
She'll live on in your heart
With a sweet remembered smile

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I did not die

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.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hushI am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.

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Poems for a Funeral Service

READ AT THE QUEEN MOTHERS' FUNERAL

You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she's gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

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Lyrics taken from Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris
"If this is Goodbye"

My famous last words
are laying round in tatters.
Sounding absurd whatever I try
but I love you & that's all that matters.
If this is "Goodbye"
You were my bright shining sun
would light up the way before me
You were the one who me feel I could fly
& I love you whatever is waiting for me.

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