Funeral poems can help comfort those in such a distressing and difficult time. Finding the words to say at a funeral can often be challenging, and poems can help with that. There are many different types of funeral poems; some can be emotional, some can be uplifting and comforting, whilst others may have humour in them.

A funeral poem can comfort, uplift and offer a smile whilst remembering the life of a loved one, where you may remember them through that poem as it captures the spirit of your loved one.

Here is a collection of funeral poems you may wish to choose for a loved one’s funeral. Even if you aren’t planning a funeral or speaking at one, you may find the poems here helpful for mourning the loss of a loved one or for writing a condolence message.