It also urges us to never let go of hope – hope that we will soon find joy and smiles where now we have anguish and tears. If you must bury something, let it be my faults, my weakness and all prejudice against my fellow man. A year after writing “When I Am Dead My Dearest,” Christina Rossetti penned “Remember.” While the title and first line of may seem contradictory to the message of “When I Am Dead My Dearest, the final message aligns the two. The last two lines of the poem, “Better by far you should forget and smile / Than that you should remember and be sad,” are commonly quoted. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Originally written in 1932 on a brown paper shopping bag, “Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep” has long been a famous funeral poem, but Mary Frye didn’t reveal herself as the author until 1990s. (She had previously made copies of the poem and circulated them privately.) This would make a great choice for those who need funeral poems for moms, grandmas, sisters, or other relationships who wouldn't want their loved ones to spend precious time weeping at their grave.

1. Immortality by Clare Harner

Beautiful remembrance poem, ideal for a funeral reading or eulogy. Written from the point of view of the person being laid to rest. 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. Edith Wharton was an American writer, known for her works such as The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth. In her poem, "A Meeting", Edith depicts death as an adventure shared by two people, an experience that connects us with others. This type of poem is a positive way to say goodbye at a funeral when selecting your poems and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for short poems for funerals or memorial services. You’re loved by so many, It will never be goodbye. Close your pretty eyes, No more tears, just go and rest,

Born in England in 1882, Winifred Letts started her writing career as a playwright and then novelist. She published her first poetry collection in 1913 at the age of 31. She also trained as a masseuse and and worked in army camps in Manchester during World War I, inspiring some of her poetry.This short poem is both impactful and easy to quote in a eulogy, funeral program or condolence note. 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. Give my sight to the man who has never seen a sunrise, a baby's face or love in the eyes of a woman.