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Popular Funeral Poems

Finding the ideal funeral poem for the service of a loved one can be challenging and tricky. Poetry can capture a person’s spirit and provide a lasting legacy, whether you’re searching for something traditional, inspirational, or humorous.


Save Funeral Costs has compiled a collection of blog posts dedicated to funeral poems, chosen for their ability to remind us that our loved ones will always be with us in our memories. Whether it is a poem about saying goodbye, finding peace, or honouring a life well lived, these timeless poems, traditional and modern, are sure to bring comfort in times of grief.


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“Let Me Go” a funeral Poem by Christina Rossetti.

“Death is Nothing at All,” a funeral poem by Henry Scott Holland.

“I’m There Inside Your Heart” a funeral poem by an unknown poet.

“She is Gone” a funeral poem by David Harkins.

“Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep” a funeral poem by Clare Harner.

Japanese Maple a funeral poem by Australian poet Clive James.

Funeral poetry and advice on how to write and read a funeral poem.

Alive, a funeral poem by Irish poet Winifred Mary Letts.

When I am Dead my Dearest, a funeral poem by English poet Christina Rossetti.

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