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

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Beautiful remembrance poem, ideal for a funeral reading or eulogy. Written from the point of view of the person being laid to rest.

God took another angel, And that angel, dear, was you. Angel wings, upon the clouds, Your body softly sleeps, A short but uplifting funeral poem by famous Victorian poet Christina Rossetti, about saying goodbye to a loved one. This poem by Carl Sandburg details the different lives one can hold as represented by seasons. It pictures death as an old friend, rather than something to be feared, which might be of some comfort to those in mourning. This is another example of uplifting goodbye funeral poems (especially for a mom from a daughter or other child that wishes to say goodbye to their parent). Hush now little angel, No more tears you have to weep. Little prayers are sent to you, The short life you led;

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Instead, it encourages us to cherish the fond memories we have of our loved one so as to keep them alive within us. Of a person as a person, regardless of birth. Not, what was their church, nor what was their creed? Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her While Margaret Mead was known more for her work in cultural anthropology than for her poetry, “Remember Me has become a common funeral poem, as it provides a notion of togetherness, even after someone has passed. For those who have lost a mother, grandmother, or other loved one (and are in search of positive and happy funeral poems) this would make an excellent to addition to your collection. When honoring a grandmother (or other maternal figure), the poems you select for the funeral can reflect their desires to continue supporting their loved ones and to foster a feeling of connection though they're no longer physically present. If you feel anxious about reading a long poem or want to keep the service as short as possible, you may wish to choose a short funeral poem which is still a touching tribute to your loved one and the life they have left behind. Here are a few short funeral poems:

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. Give my sight to the man who has never seen a sunrise, a baby's face or love in the eyes of a woman. A funeral poem or verse doesn’t necessarily have to be sad. There are a number of happy and funny funeral poems which can help celebrate the life of your loved one and comfort those left behind:A short religious funeral poem, ideal for a eulogy or memorial poem. A poem about loved ones finding peace with God in Heaven. Many people find “All is Well” to be a comforting funeral poem, as the message focuses on how love and relationships continue to live on after death, just as they do when two people are physically separated. A short funeral poem by Helen Lowrie Marshall about happy memories living on after a loved one has gone. Remember Me - I Will Live Forever” is a popular song at a memorial service or celebration of life for some who was an organ donor or a whole body donor. It focuses on how the person can continue to live on through others.

Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember her and only that she is goneBorn 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.