Funeral Speech (Eulogy) Poems

can you give me some ideas my grandma has just died and i have to do a speech can someone give me some ideas

Just a note to say that 5 years ago my mom passed away and I read this poem at her service. It was exactly what my mom would of wanted to say to all of her friends. Now I will be saying this poem at my good friends funeral.

So sorry how about All is Well.

The Dash
By Linda Ellis

- edited by Doctor

For copyright reasons we are not allowed to display the poem on this site. You can find it on www.lindaellis.net but there may be a charge associated with this.

At my sister Maureen's funeral we used this version of she is gone. It is a poem called Remember Me, which I believe is the orignal. More information about this beautiful poem can be found at www.poeticexpressions.co.uk

REMEMBER ME

Do not shed tears when I have gone but smile instead because I have lived. Do not shut your eyes and pray to God that I'll come back but open your eyes and see all that I have left behind. I know your heart will be empty because you cannot see me but still I want you to be full of the love we shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live only for yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of what happened between us yesterday. You can remember me and grieve that I have gone or you can cherish my memory and let it live on. You can cry and lose yourself, become distraught and turn your back on the world or you can do what I want - smile, wipe away the tears, learn to love again and go on.


David Harkins 1981

please my grandad died today in my arms at hospital i need a poem to read at his funrul his coffin is going to be open the so please help me im going thouhg a very rough time help plz
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chris jones.

Hi, a friend of mine died in a car accident last night, and I was looking for an appropriate poem for a collage I'm making. She's the nicest person I know, and I don't think anybody who met her would have said anything different.

I'm not Christian, so I'd prefer if the poem didn't reference 'Him'.

Thanks so much.

a good friend of mine died some time ago and her husband read this out to the church, it is not too godly but a good reflection of how a person should be remembered. hope it helps

She is Gone
By Anonymous

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.

i need poems about a kid that died in a car accident that was 17

God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered,
"Come to Me"

With tearful eyes we watch you
and saw you pass away
and although we loved you dearly
we could not make you stay.

A Golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove us
he only takes the best



my great aunt just passed away this is one that we used



TG

my auntie died 3 nearly 4 years ago i am 12 and i dont no how 2 cope i cry nearly everyday wot shall i do pls help i cant live like this much longer.

Message to 12 year old who lost auntie

Im so sorry for your loss, i lost my mum very suddenly nearly 3 years ago and it still hurts. I was a little older than you - i was 23 when she died.

Please speak to an adult, a parent, friend or teacher about how you are feeling, it sounds like you are still grieving really badly and should perhaps talk to a councillor about it.

Things are never so bad that its not worth going on - i just feels really bad sometimes but your life is so precious - you have so much to achieve and in achieving your goals and smiling at your aunties memory that is ther greatest tribute to her memory, just think of how proud she'd be of you!!

Dont be afraid to talk out loud to her when you feel upset or write a letter to her in a diary or notebook, it helps to get your feelings out and especially to speak about it!!

All the best!!

Mandy

who is this by.

Just wanted to say thanks for all the help this website has given me. my nana died last week and i have to say something at her funeral. but had no idea what. i now have lots of options. thanks again so much. Sinead.

My Mum just died last Wednesday (May 11th, 2005) and as I have written many poems, I shared one at her funeral I wrote called "Whispers In The Breeze". I composed this piece back in 1998, while I stood at my Granny and Granda's grave back home in Northern Ireland... (My Mum's parents).

Also, I wrote a piece called Mother's lament on Monday morning (May 16th, 2005), six hours before the funeral directors came and took Mum to the chapel (since we are a traditional Irish family, Mum came home for a wake and viewing. We chose to follow our traditions rather than go with the services as done here in Canada in funeral parlours...

I should mention that both of these pieces reduced those in attendance to Mum's service to tears, they are very powerful compsitions. Even though I composed them, even I have a hard time reading them.

If anyone wishes to view these pieces, please let me know either through here, or I will post through email.

Sincerely,
Greg McVicker.

i no that your mother died last year and i am sorry to hear it. im 15 and my mother died over a year ago now and i was ever so close to her. but i still like to keep a collection of peoms as it helps me to remember i have some birth day poems for her as well as her borthday is on the 31st of may.so i thought u would like some of these for when u need a helping hand.

What can you say
To someone who has always been one of
The most essential parts of your world;
Someone who took you by the hand
When you were little
And helped to show the way
What do you say to someone
Who stood by to help you grow,
Providing love, strength, and support
So you could become the person
You are today?
What can you say to let her know
That she's the best there is,
And that you hope you've inherited
Some of her wisdom and her strength?
What words would you say
If you ever got the chance?
Maybe you just say
' I love you Mum '
and hope she understands


I used to think that people didn't need
their moms so much after they grew up.
But I've realized that's not true.
So often, when I'm making a decision,
I wish you were here
so I could ask your advice.
And so many times,
when something happens
that I know you would enjoy,
I wish you were here
to share it with me.
Now that I'm older
I've realized how special our relationship is.
And while I'm thankful for this bond,
somehow it makes me miss you more..
Mom, I love you so very much.
If I could have but one wish
I know what it would be
To see your loving face once more
To have you here with me.

To wish you happy birthday
And not look towards the skies
To kiss you happy birthday
And see the twinkle in your eyes.

Mum I know this cannot be
But dream I always will
Now your place is with the Lord
Lovely Lady how I miss you still.

Mum I know you're watching me
Hearing every pray I pray
So to you my Darling mother
I wish a very happy Birthday.

I miss You Mum

i hope these help as i no they have helped me.

Greg

Sorry to hear about your mother. My mother died a year ago (almost to the day)

You may want to consider posting your poems on this board. If they brought the audience to tears I am sure that they would have a stong resonance with people reading these messages

Kind regards

Could anyone help. I will be leaving to NJ in about 2 days and I was hoping someone could help.

Thank you
Teri

My friend has lost her mother and she has asked if i cannot help her with a poem. her mother was a courageous person. very brave smart and bel;ieved in wonderful things and she instilled these to her hildren. She was sik with stroke untli her death but before she died she could not talk for 2 months yet she still possessd that braveness but smiled and winked . Please help.

Hi I am 11 years old, my Grandmother passed away this morning at four o'clock she was diagnosed with overian cancer three months ago and was deaf. She loved her puppie (Gary) I need a poem by thursday 16/6/2005

Thanks Tessa.

hi everyone.. my grandmother died yesterday and i really need a poem to read at her funeral.

sorry to hear about your grandmother.

Dear all,

My great uncle died this week, and although he was in name, a distant relative, my brother and I were very close to him from a very young age. We feel it would be appropriate to read something at the funeral/thanksgiving service, and the poems and bible readings I have seen on this site have been very helpful, and more than a little comforting. Although none of your contributions were meant for us, on behalf of my family, myself and no doubt countless others like us, I would like to thank you all for your help in a difficult time of bereavement.

Many thanks,

Simon

Can anyone help me find a poem that compares the dead body to a car that has been parked, engine off and lights out, while the driver has walked off down the home to home. Thanks.

my grandad died three days ago of skin cancer. i want to write a poem for him to say at the funeral in 2 days but i dont know what to say. My grandad loved his work so it would be nice to have a poem about that.

The father (85yrs.) of a very close friend lost his battle with cancer six days ago. He was an honorary grandfather for my two daughters (7 & 13yr.) but didn't spend much time with us (physically). I have been asked to say something at the funeral service. Since I/we didn't spend much time with him, I was thinking a poem would be appropriate and easier on me. He' s a retired aerospace engineer and was in the U.S. Military (awarded the "Silver Star" & "Purple Heart").

Funeral Service will be 07/22/05

Could someone please help?

I am so sorry to hear about your sad news.

The most immediate one that spriongs to mind would be to use the "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away" lines that General Macarthur used on his retirement.

Old Soldiers Never Die - by Gene Autry

CHORUS
Old Soldier's Never Die
Never die, never die
Old Soldier's Never Die
They just fade away.

NARRATION:
On the seventh day of December
In the year of forty-one
The free world met disaster
At the hands of the Rising Sun
From the bastions of Corregidor
Pearl Harbor and Bataan
Came the sound of war and fury
And the Death March of free man.

Then from the land of way down under
A mighty voice did say
Our cause is just, in God we trust
I will return someday
From Mindanao to Tarawa
Our battle song it grew
Till on Surabachi
At last Old Glory flew.

From Iwo, Leyte, and a thousand Isles
Our just cause never ceased
Until one day, he did return
And once more, there was peace
Now somewhere, there stands the man
His duty o'er and won
The world will ne'er forget him
To him we say, "Well done."

My grandad taught all his grandchildren this poem, and he always said that he wanted us all to recite it at his graveside...

Here's to those, and such as those,
And those that we love best.
He's not here that should have been here,
So here's to all the rest.
If he'd been here that should have been here,
Our hearts they would have been light.
So here's to all the company,
That wont be here tonight!

My Mother is slowing dying with Brain Cancer. She has had it for 11 months now and has had 2 brain surgeries. She is the most couragous woman I have ever known. She is losing the battle and doesn't have long to live. I want something special to read at her funeral. Please email me any poems about a Mother's death to read at her funeral. One from a daughter to a mother would me nice also. God Bless........ debrabrantley59@hotmail.com

This was posted in this message board some time ago. Although the original poet was given credit, it was posted without crediting the source, which is my edited version of the original hand written poem.

I normally don't allow the publication of the poem on websites or message boards, but linking to it is fine. To me this poem is the perfect flyfishing poem, and as such, I know it would be perfect in a eulogy for someone that loves fishing. Please feel free to use it in that way, it's an honor to be responsible for making it available for that. But please Amy, or anyone else, post a link anywhere else you wish to pass it along.

Thanks
Mark

LAST WAVE

I know you love me
But I've gone where
Rose petals are my pillow.

I know you cared for me as I got weak
I'v gone where I can run again.

I know you hoped my pain would ease
So I've gone where I can smile again.

As I wave goodbye for the last time...

I leave with you
My words of encouragement...
My memories.

I leave with you
My dreams
My warmth.

Smile with me...
AS I go home to rest,

I'm tired.



Dawn Macgregor-Bromfield
17/01/1999

I have a friend who is dying of cancer. I have been looking for a poem on the internet, but haven't had any luck yet. I don't know who wrote it, and I think the title is " I Needed The Rest". It speaks of "God taking (him) home", and possibly, "don't think of this as my deathbed, but a bed of life", and I know "I needed the rest" is part of this short poem. I've searched for days and time is growing short, any help would be greatly appreciated. G

I have been able to track down the poem. Very suitable.

I have been able to locate it on a couple of links

http://www.heavenlyimages.com/to_remember_me.htm
http://carrollcountyga.com/home/e911.htm

I hope this helps

That is the 'Living Will' poem. Thank you for your help and efforts though!
G

"God's Garden" on this page hydranencephaly.com/poems/angelpoems1.htm
is close, but again, not it.

G

I finally found it.....I had the title wrong! Here is the link http://incolor.inetnebr.com/stuart/quiet.htm

I hope this helps someone else in need.
G

My grandmother died 3 weeks ago then my grandad followed a week ago. It has been a trying time but we are getting through it. I would like to read a poem or verse at his funeral on Monday. He was a strong roud man who was in the navy and loved the sea. Can anyone help?

my grandpa passed away a few hours ago. i was very close with him. but im from belgium although i live in south africa. and he's in belgium. so i didnt get to say good bye to him. he had Alzeihmers for 6 years and just caught pneumonia. im leaving tonight for his funeral in 3 days. but i desperately need a speech to read. could anyone help? he was an artist and loved nature. if that can help :'(
thank you
maite

Last Easter I found this site when I was looking for the right words to say at the funeral of my mother in law. Sadly today I am doing the same think but for my Mother's funeral who died this Christmas. I have been touched by the messages and help offered here and just want to thank everyone who contributes for making my very sad and difficult task easier, bless

The following is an exerpt from the speech I gave at my mothers funeral:


As for her love, I want to share a story about a mother and her enduring love for her son. It is a story that describes the way my mother felt about all of her children, in youth and in old age, in health and in sickness.

A mother held her new baby and very slowly rocked him back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. And while she held him, she sang:

I'll love you forever,
I'll like you for always,
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be.
The baby grew. He grew and grew until he was two years old, and he ran all around the house. He pulled all the books off the shelves. He pulled all the food out of the refrigerator and he took his mother's watch and flushed it down the toilet. Sometimes his mother would say 'This kid is driving my CRAZY!' But at night, when that two-year old was quiet, she opened the door to his room, crawled across the floor, looked up over the side of his bed; and if he was really asleep she picked him up and rocked him back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. While she rocked him she sang:

I'll love you forever,
I'll like you for always,
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be.

The little boy grew. He grew and grew until he was nine years old. And he never wanted to come in for dinner, he never wanted to take a bath, and when relatives visited he always said bad words. Sometimes his mother wanted to sell him to the ZOO! But at night, when he was asleep, she quietly opened the door to his room, crawled across the floor, looked up over the side of his bed; and if he was really asleep she picked him up and rocked him back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. While she rocked him she sang:

I'll love you forever,
I'll like you for always,
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be.

The boy grew. He grew and grew until he was a teenager. He had strange friends, he wore strange clothes and he listened to strange music. Sometimes the mother felt like she was in a ZOO! But at night, when that teenager was asleep, the mother opened the door to his room, crawled across the floor, looked up over the side of his bed; and if he was really asleep she picked him up and rocked him back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. While she rocked him she sang:

I'll love you forever,
I'll like you for always,
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be.

That teenager grew and grew until he was a grown-up man. He left home and got a house across town. But sometimes on dark nights the mother got into her car and drove across town. If all the lights in her son's house were out, she opened his bedroom window, crawled across the floor, and looked up over the side of his bed. If that great big man was really asleep she picked him up and rocked him back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. And while she rocked him she sang:

I'll love you forever,
I'll like you for always
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be.

Well, that mother, she got older and older and older. One day she called up her son and said, 'You'd better come see me because I'm very old and sick.' So her son came to see her. When he came in the door she tried to sing the song. She sang: I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always .. But she couldn't finish because she was too old and sick. The son went to his mother, picked her up and rocked her back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. And he sang this song:

I'll love you forever
I'll like you for always
As long as I'm living
My Mommy you'll be.


Mary's journey with us is over, but she's embarked on a far greater one.

A ship sails and I stand watching till she fades on the horizon and someone at my side says she is gone.

Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large now as when I last saw her. Her diminished size and total loss from my sight is in me, not in her.

And just at that moment, when someone at my side says she is gone, there are others who are watching her coming over their horizon and other voices take up a glad shout - There she comes!

Life is a horizon and death is just the limit of our sight.

Lift us up O Lord, that we may see further.


Hope this is of some help.