“When I am dead, my dearest” by Christina Rossetti
Written by Mark Twain in 1896, “Warm Summer Sun” tends to be specifically chosen for a graveside funeral service, as it conveys a sentiment of wishing the best for the gravesite of the deceased and ends with a goodbye.ġ2. The tennis court is marked, the wrens are fled, You found the wren’s nest in the wall and said Of foolish idle things my heart took heed, So while they spoke kind words to suit my need I heardīut marvelled they could think the thing was true In contrast to her poem, “Alive,” which written in the same year, “Dead” focuses on the shock of losing someone, something that many people at a funeral or memorial service can relate to. The sunrise joy of lovers who have kissed,Īnd last I will praise Death who gives anew I will for your sake praise what I have missed, Star-jewelled Winter nights, gold harvest days. Great rocks and waves winnowed by seagulls’ wings, The humours of the street and books and plays,
Taking the road with laughter and gay speech, I will, so help me God, live bravely too, “Alive” is commonly chosen for funerals because of its emphasis on appreciating life as a way to honor the dead (and then appreciating death as a way to rejoin them).īecause you live, though out of sight and reach, She also trained as a masseuse and and worked in army camps in Manchester during World War I, inspiring some of her poetry. She published her first poetry collection in 1913 at the age of 31. "Inarticulate Grief" is a poem about the importance of letting grief be experienced, however unrestrained it may be.Īnd crash in madness among the shaking rocks-īorn in England in 1882, Winifred Letts started her writing career as a playwright and then novelist. He became known for his poetry, specifically his World War I poetry and was friends with poets such as T. Richard Aldington was born in 1892 in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. “Inarticulate Grief” by Richard Aldington It pictures death as an old friend, rather than something to be feared, which might be of some comfort to those in mourning.ġ6. This poem by Carl Sandburg details the different lives one can hold as represented by seasons. “ Under the Harvest Moon” by Carl Sandburg Then down where the same old work's to doġ7. In her poem, "A Meeting", Edith depicts death as an adventure shared by two people, an experience that connects us with others. When that which drew from out the boundless deepįor tho’ from out our bourne of Time and PlaceĮdith Wharton was an American writer, known for her works such as The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth. Alfred Tennyson writes about death here as though he's taking a ship out to sea, a popular metaphor. Many poets depict death as a journey or adventure that one embarks on at the end of life. "Crossing the Bar" by Alfred Lord Tennyson Pulse nigh to pulse, and breath to breath,ġ9. When Spring brings back blue days and fair. When Spring comes back with rustling shade His poetry featured death prominently, and his poem "I Have a Rendezvous with Death" was one of John F. “I Have a Rendezvous with Death” by Alan SeegerĪlan Seeger was an American poet who fought in World War I, where he died after being injured in No Man's Land.
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You may also want to consider creating a free memorial website, where you and others can share photos, stories, funeral details, an obituary and more, in addition to poems.Ģ0. We believe all of these popular funeral poems are in the public domain. Even if you’re not planning a funeral or planning to speak at a funeral, these poems can also be a useful resource when mourning someone you’ve lost or can serve as condolence poems when writing a note of sympathy. Here, we’ve pulled together a list of 15 funeral poems that others have used, in order to help inspire you. When choosing a poem for a funeral, memorial service or celebration of life, you don’t need to limit yourself to poems explicitly written about death or for funerals any poem that speaks to you and feels appropriate is fine.
Many people find that funeral poetry helps them express emotions that they have difficulty expressing on their own. This may be something you include as part of a eulogy or separately as its own reading. When putting together a funeral program, it’s common to include a funeral poem or other reading.
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