Funeral Poems

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Funeral Poems: The History of the Eulogy & Elegy
The funeral eulogy or elegy is one of the most popular formats used in funeral and memorial services today. This article provides an interesting history of this poetry writing format and how it has come to be prevalent for saying goodbye to a loved one.

Some Short Eulogy Poems for a Funeral or Memorial Service
Recently, a dear relative passed away. I tried to find a suitable eulogy poem on the Internet. However, I couldn't locate exactly what I was looking for. Are you having the same problem? Here is some poetry that you might be interested in using.

2 Eulogy Poems for a Christian Funeral or Memorial Service
Recent deaths in the family found me searching the Internet trying to locate eulogy or funeral poetry. What I found was often very inspiring, but I couldn't find exactly the right poem. Having the same problem? Here are a couple of poems for you.

Whisper...
Few words are spoken at your funeral...

Life, Time, Happiness
Angry baby girl who wasn't good enough for her dad to love...or be there (was read by me at his funeral)

Good Bye To The Ones I Love
A poem I wrote for a friend’s funeral that died in a drunk driving accident because she did not get to say good bye.

The Funeral
The horrors and sadness of losing a loved one…

She Did Not Die
You saw her funeral, and her death but she will live forever in everything…

God Saw You
A poem that was read at a funeral of a loved one…

Mahogany Box
I lost my best friend in a car accident, and I wrote this poem on a napkin at the funeral.

You are my hero
My dad recently died so I thought it would be nice to write a poem and get it laminated then put it in his coffin with him and if I can read it out at his funeral.

We live and we die!
I done this poem because my dad recently died and I thought it would be nice to read out a poem at his funeral.

Scatter Me Far
A discourse on the false tears that are often shed at funerals of "loved ones."