There is No Light Without a Dawning by Helen Steiner Rice If the combination of grief and public speaking are almost too much to think about but you want to honor your loved one with a brief reading, the following short poems are perfect for a funeral. We passed the School, where Children strove Since most people don’t want to think of death as the end, alluding to immortality makes this poem especially popular for funerals. I am but waiting for you, for an interval,īecause I could not stop for Death by Emily Dickinson Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? What is this death but a negligible accident? There is absolute and unbroken continuity. Many people find this poem comforting - it provides a sense of continuity, a sense that the person you love hasn’t died, they’re just waiting for you somewhere else. This poem is a beautiful reminder that your loved one lives on around you.ĭeath is Nothing at All by Henry Scott Holland Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”ĭo Not Stand at my Grave and Weep by Mary Elizabeth Frye Old age should burn and rave at close of day One of the most popular poems to read at a funeral, Dylan Thomas’ words are a stirring reminder of those who fully lived life. There’s a reason these poems are popular for funerals - they capture the feelings of grief or provide words of comfort for loved ones left behind.ĭo Not Go Gentle into That Good Night by Dylan Thomas Some of these poems are elegant memorials to those who have died, others grapple with the universal experience of death, a few even have a touch of humor, so there’s a good chance that whatever tone you wish to strike, you will find the perfect funeral poem here. If you are struggling to find the right words for a eulogy, a memorial reading, or a condolence card, let the following funeral poems help you. Whether you’re planning a funeral service or attending one, there are many things to consider - not the least of which is what exactly to say.