Funeral Poem by Robert Burns

This short but wonderful funeral poem by Robert Burns is perfect for a man who has lived a long and happy life.

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When I'm Gone by Mary Alice Ramish

The poem When I’m Gone by Mary Alice Ramish is also known as To Those Whom I Love And Those Who Love Me. It is beautiful funeral poem for a much loved mum, dad, grandparent or friend.

Poem for a Happy Man

Looking for a suitable funeral poem for man who has lived a long and happy life? What better than “Happy the Man” by Horace.

Funeral Poem for a Fisherman

There are many funeral poems on the internet for sea fishermen, so, I have adapted a great poem called “Gone Fishin’” by Dalmar Pepper to make it more suitable for those that fish in rivers, lakes and ponds.

Funeral Poem for a Cat Lover

After a previously very successful blog post featuring a Funeral Poem for a Dog Lover, here is its antithesis, a Funeral Poem for a Cat Lover.

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Look For Me In Rainbows - Funeral Poem

It is sometimes hard to find an optimistic funeral poem to read just before the Committal. This semi-religious funeral poem often hits the right note with families.

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The Dash by Linda Ellis

There are many poems to celebrate a life well lived. This poem, The Dash by Linda Ellis, is a favourite.

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To My Husband - Funeral Poem

This poem is a very popular set of beautiful words to choose for a funeral service for obvious reasons.

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Let Me Go by Christina Rosetti

Christina Rossetti is one of the most popular poets to have her poems read at funerals.

Christina was a Victorian English poet & wrote the funeral poems “Remember” and “Let Me Go”. She is also famous for writing the words to the Christmas Carol, “In the Bleak Midwinter “.

Afterglow by Helen Lowrie Marshall

Afterglow is one of the most requested funeral poems. It is written by Helen Lowrie Marshall and is optimistic and upbeat about living with loss.

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Leisure by William Henry Davies

“What is Life if, full of care…” is the famous start to a poem that many people will have heard, but few can remember its name. It is a beautiful and popular choice in a funeral service.

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Short Poem for a Dog Lover

There are many wonderful poems to honour the love of a person who has died & their beloved dog. This is just a short one.

A Thing Of Beauty by John Keats

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