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When it comes to saying goodbye to a loved one, the best way to send them on is with a poem designed specifically for the funeral. With a funeral poem you can express the way your loved one made you feel and connect with them on a different level. A funeral poem can be thoughtful, loving or even humerous depending on the person, whilst maintaining the deepest respect.

Funeral Poems and Eulogy Verses

A lot of people read out poems at wakes and funerals. They have a lot of positive effect because something which is beautifully written and sensible expressed can actually have a soothing effect on the bereaving. There is a growing collection of funeral poems. Some people even write it themselves and some choose to just quote a William Shakespeare or some famous poem. But in any case funeral poems serve like an ode to the person who died.
For all human beings grief is the most difficult to face and the loss of someone dear to us is very hard to cope. Only time heals such grief but in the mean while if there are words of comfort sometimes they help the grieving people by giving them a different perspective of the unfortunate event. We learn to cope with the situation at least temporarily.

Writing and reading funeral poems is very beneficial for the bereaving family until the funeral process is complete. It is a form of emotional support.

There are a lot of funeral poems which are written by famous poets and also there are poems which are written by anonymous people too but they are very good. If you know the person very well and you would like to write it in your own words about that person, you could do that too. But ensure it is not over whelming because it might upset the bereaving family. A poem should be written subtly and ensure it is not too emotional.

Writing about a person who is no longer alive is very difficult and writing about their death is worse. A funeral poem should about the person and their journey through life more than writing down your feelings. People should realize through the poem that they lived with a kind soul and great person.

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A Few Words About Eulogy and Funeral Poems

A eulogy poem is a special form of prose written to offer comfort to the bereaved. Since death is a certain fact that in most cases would cause grief and bereavement to the deceased's family, the existence and creation of eulogies is also certain. Because of this fact, eulogy poem writing has found its niche as a specialty subject available in the World Wide Web through various bereavement focused sites.

Writing eulogy poems usually do not follow a certain rigid format but a few sensible tips would be of great help. Since a death is always associated with a painful loss, poems should be in an uplifting and inspirational tone. As much as the poem is written as a tribute to the deceased, it should also be considered as a reassurance to the living.

A poem attributed to Mary E. Frye entitled "Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep", presents a poignant plea of reassurance from the departed for the living not to weep for the dead did not die but has become part of the world as fragments of light, wind and rain. This type of short poem exemplifies the theme of reassurance to the living that death is not the cessation of life but a continuation.

"An Irish Funeral Prayer," derived from a sermon delivered in 1910 by Henry Scott Holland during the funeral of King Edward VII at Westminster, has been used for years in Irish and Christian funeral services. In the same tone as the poem by Frye, this poem also speaks of reassurance when part of it says "I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner". A way of saying that there lies a promise of a reunion of the dead and the living in another place and another time.

Free resources and free sample eulogy poems abound on the World Wide Web which can be used as inspiration or as templates for your very own. A poem because it comes from the heart, is a fitting tribute to the dead and the living to be remembered in time. Eulogy poems have a global message that crosses cultural boundaries. A poem you write for someone you know of might just bring the same reassuring message to other families who suffer through death. If you are gifted with the blessing and talent of writing poetry for the dead, share it.

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Bereavement Poems - Thoughtful Poetry for the Grieving

The loss of a loved one is the hardest thing that you will ever have to go through in your life, and you might find that at many times you feel hopeless. There are lights at the end of every darkness in life and the death of a loved one is no exception. There are many ways to deal with the death of a loved one, and there are many things that you can do to help yourself or to help someone else who is dealing with death. The use of bereavement poems can greatly help someone, or yourself, cope with the loss that is facing them.

A bereavement poem is a poem that you can use in a eulogy, a remembrance service or on a memorial site as a way to deal with the death of a loved one through imagery and words. When you are having a service, when you need something to get you through it, or when you are looking at words to have posted somewhere in memory of your loved one, a funeral or memorial poem is something that you might want to think about.

There have been many in memory of poems that have been written in the past for many situations. There are funeral poems for the loss of parents and grandparents, or children, or friends or other family members. Each memory poem has the potential to speak to your heart and to the hearts of the people who have lost loved ones. A memorial poem is designed to help with the coping process.

When you are thinking about poems for funerals, there are a couple things that you want to remember. Poems for memorial services should somehow have reference to the person that you have lost - their life, their loves, their faith or something that they loved. You want to be sure that the poem you have chosen is one that is going to speak to you and speak to the other grieving family members.

A well-chosen funeral poem can be something that you hang on to for a long time. You may want to consider printing copies of the memorial service poem to keep and to give to others who want to keep it. By having this poem with you and keeping it along with photos of your loved one either in a scrap book or on an online memorial website, you have words that you can always go back to for a memory. Writing down feelings either in prose or in poetry is highly recommended as a way to deal with severe grief.

All of the memories that you have wrapped up in a certain person can be easily expressed with a well chosen funeral poem and you will be able to keep these words as a memorial for a long time to come. Share a poem with others in hopes of helping them deal with their grief over losing a loved one. It is only by dealing with the grief that comes with losing a loved one that you can truly come out on the other side and learn to live your life again.

~ Ben Anton, 2007
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Readings for Funerals

Funeral services often include prayers, readings from the Bible or other sacred texts, the signing of hymns or words of comfort by the clergy. Sometimes, a relative or a close friend is also asked to give a eulogy detailing the happy memories and achievements of the deceased. Readings and speeches at the funeral service provide comfort and courage for family and friends mourning the death of a loved one.

Readings are often customary, and are part of the funeral ceremony to provide deeper consolation and strength to the immediate kin of the deceased. At the Mass for a Catholic burial one can read from the Sacred Scriptures of the Old Testament, the New Testament or for the various Gospels. Some of the famous readings are, “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” from the Book of Job 19:1, 23-27; “He Accepted Them As A Holocaust” from the Book of Wisdom 3:1-9 or 3:1-6. 9; “It Is Good And Holy To Think Of The Dead Rising Again” from the second book of Maccabees 12:43-46, “Rejoice And Be Glad, For Your Reward Will Be Great In Heaven” from the Gospel of St. Matthew 5:1-12; or “Young Man, I Say To You, Arise” from the Gospel of St. Luke 7:11-17.

A friend can also recite a poem during a eulogy to express his deepest thoughts and feelings, and the right poem, whether ancient or modern, will provide some comfort to the deceased family. However, the poems should be appropriate for the occasion and short enough to be read at a funeral or memorial service.

Reading scriptures during funeral services proclaims the meaning that Christ himself gave to death, teach us to remember the dead and nourish our hope of being together again in God’s kingdom. Readings give a deceased family hope to be re-united with their loved ones, and are an important part of a funeral rite.

Readings or poems recited during funerals truly express the sad bereavement sentiments and comfort the immediate family members of the departed soul.

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Poetry Healing: The Healing Properties Of Poetry

Grief is one of the hardest things to face in life, and unfortunately it is something which most of us will experience in our time. Writing or reading grief poems and funeral poems is something which many find beneficial in helping them to complete their journey through the bereavement process.

Placing feelings into meaningful poetry may be dismissed by many who have not attempted such a feat as being "not for them". However, almost every person is able to get something out of sitting down for 15 minutes and reflecting upon their lives of their loved ones and putting pen to paper. Writing about their lives as a celebration, noting key memories and the fun times they shared is an emotive and most importantly, a positive experience .

A good place to start when composing your poetry, is to make a several lists of people, places and memories that were particularly special to you and your loved one. You could make lists on the following things. For example, special places you liked to visit, special memories, friends and family special occasions, holidays, christmas, etc.

This list is by no means extensive. Writing about a lost loved one is never easy, as it can stir up many emotions and force you to deal with your loss and accept it. However this is part of the grieving process and should not be seen as a negative thing. I hope these tips can help anybody who is dealing, or has dealt with bereavement, to begin to heal.

uneral poems will hopefully inspire many people suffering from a loss to write their own poetry, about their own personal feelings. Some like to do this before the memorial service so that they can use it in their funeral reading, whereas others may prefer to find a previously written funeral poem and use that instead.

Once you have your poem written, it is often a good idea to place the poem in a "memory box" or somewhere similar, and open it up on special occasions such as the anniversary of their death.

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Funeral Poem to Remember Deceased Loved Ones

How can an inspiring funeral poem help bring peace of mind and heart after a sudden death or loss of a loved one? Many people are very concerned with the fate and destiny of the deceased loved one. Often, fears arise about what happens after death and what may happen to our loved one. Is she safe? Is he happy? Will we ever meet or see or be with each other again?

Christians believe in eternal life with God. That belief is based upon an earthly life united with Jesus Christ which does not end when the body dies. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead destroyed death and opened the door to heaven for His followers. Even though a physical body dies, those who believe in Jesus have a strong conviction of hope that God will bring a dead person into a new existence of love and peace. Using a funeral poem to recall that a person is at home with God brings comfort when a loved one dies.

Funeral services offer a family and friends the chance to gather together in mutual support after the death of a loved one. Often, in the funeral parlor of a funeral home, the remains of a physical body of a loved one is present. Many families choose to use a casket to carry the body of their deceased loved one. Others choose a direct cremation option. Some Christians desire burial of the ashes, or placement in a mausoleum which honors the physical body and respects that one day it will be made new. Depending on the condition of the departed body, face-to-face mourning during a visitation is a positive step.

Memorial poems written by friends or families can help work through the grieving process. Funeral homes and churches may have stock poems that you can use to remember a deceased loved one. Religious good stores and websites offer comforting funeral memorial poems about life and death, and life after death. A family funeral can distribute and use these cards as part of the funeral service, as a reminder of the deceased loved one, or a small remembrance area at home.

Making funeral arrangements is often a difficult task. You are missing the presence of a loved one and the shock, grief and loss can be overwhelming. There are many decisions to make at the time of the funeral, including the religious services, the burial, the wake, contacting family and friends, writing and publishing an obituary, and many other details.
Long after the funeral flowers have faded and the services are over, the grieving process will continue. It is during those times that the help of community through a support group, church, friends and neighbors will be important. Family and friends can make a big difference sharing stories of a departed loved one's life. Tell different episodes that were funny, touching moments and special times when you felt very close and connected. Keeping a treasury of inspirational memorial poems is soothing.

Death does not end the connection with deceased loved ones; it merely changes how you connect through love, faith and hope. An inspirational funeral poem can help ease the pain of loss and eventually bring joy by remembering there is a connection with your deceased loved ones.

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2 Eulogy Poems for a Christian Funeral or Memorial Service

A couple of recent deaths in the family found me searching the Internet trying to locate a suitable eulogy or funeral poem. What I found was often very inspiring and brought tears to my eyes.

However, many of the poems were quite long, and filled with flowery, unnatural language. Some of the pieces I found were written decades ago, and contained words or expressions no longer used in modern English. Most of the poetry didn't have quite the sentiment I was trying to find.

Some excellent modern poetry was copyrighted, and I couldn't pinpoint a way to contact the author for permission to use his or her work.

I ended up writing my own poem for the memorial service. Luckily, it was a 'Celebration of Life' held several weeks after the death of my relatives, so I was able to take my time.

Unfortunately, most funerals are held within a few days of a loved one's passing. Add to that the fact that we are suffering through a grieving process - and our poetic muses seem to hide away in the deep, dark recesses of our minds.
The other day I was thinking about this. If I had trouble finding a poem, others would be sure to have the same problem.

Here are a couple of poems that may be used for a funeral or memorial service. In both poems, you may exchange 'he', 'his', etc. for 'she', or 'her' where appropriate. You may even want to add a specific reference to the person's name in the title and/or text of the poem.

For example: 'He is Waiting' could be changed to 'Harold is Waiting'; or 'He's with us right now' to 'Harold's with us right now' ... etc.

If you publish these poems (or the entire article) on your website, please be sure to include the byline, copyright notice, and links. If you use one of the poems for a memorial service or funeral, please include my byline.

Eulogy - Funeral Poem Number 1:
I'll Join Him Someday
I haven't been there yet - but I'm leaving someday,
To join my loved one - he's not far away.
Can you feel his presence? his warmth? his love?
He's with us right now - looking down from above,
Watching and waiting - as we grieve and cry,
Reaching out in comfort - with a gentle sigh.
Please don't weep for him - he's with the Lord,
Protected from Satan - with just one word:
Mine!
By Kathy Steinemann

Eulogy - Funeral Poem Number 2:
He's Waiting
His face was wrinkled, his hair white as snow,
His body was tired of this world here below.
He waited patiently to hear God's call.
When it came, he was ready, and surrendered all -
To be with our Savior, in His loving care -
To join friends and family and with them share
The Lord's boundless love and endless grace;
He is with Jesus now in His warm embrace;
He waits again patiently - for you and me,
Till we leave this Earth, finally free,
To meet him again and share his delight,
As we enter the city that has no night.
By Kathy Steinemann

(c)Copyright Kathy Steinemann: This article is free to publish only if this copyright notice, the byline, and the author's note below (with active links) are included.

Kathy creates German-English poetry and short stories for A-Language-Guide. She also writes general articles for 1st Rate Articles, and travel articles for 111 Travel Directory.