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

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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. Alan Seeger was an American poet who fought in World War I, where he died after being injured in No Man's Land. His poetry featured death prominently, and his poem "I Have a Rendezvous with Death" was one of John F. Kennedy's favorites.

At first glance, this poem might appear to have little to do with death, but the metaphors it uses speak clearly of the transition from life to death. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. 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.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Instead, it encourages us to cherish the fond memories we have of our loved one so as to keep them alive within us. Many people find that funeral poetry helps them express emotions that they have difficulty expressing on their own. When choosing poems for funerals, memorial services or celebrations of life, you don’t need to limit yourself to poems explicitly written about death or for funerals; any poem that speaks to you and feels appropriate is fine. Short funeral poem by Margaret Mead, ideal for a eulogy. The words are a message of remembrance and love in times of grief. Your spirit soars beyond the moon, Your legacy will survive. You’re beautiful, you’re endless, Now stretch your wings and fly,

When that happens, do not attempt to instill artificial life into my body by the use of a machine. And don't call this my deathbed. Let it be called the bed of life, and let my body be taken from it to help others lead fuller lives. 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. Popular funeral poem based on a short verse by David Harkins. An uplifting poem about being grateful for a loved one’s life.A short but uplifting funeral poem by famous Victorian poet Christina Rossetti, about saying goodbye to a loved one.