Readings for Funerals

Funeral readings are the perfect accent to your loved one's funeral or memorial service. Funeral readings are the perfect way to convey your feelings and emotions during this difficult time. Readings also give comfort to memorial service attendees. Funeral Readings can also be included in written memorial materials, such as funeral programs, prayer cards and even thank you and condolence cards. There are a wide variety of readings that you can choose from. Below are several options for choosing passages to read.

Funeral and Memorial Poems

Poems are frequently read at memorial services. There are a wide range of selections to choose from that are very appropriate for funeral and memorial services. These poems can have a wide range of religious and secular themes, and have been written specifically to honor mothers, fathers, children, and many others. You can find free resources on the internet that have categorized lists of poems that will help you convey the perfect message at your ceremony.

Sample Funeral Poems

• She is Gone
• God's Garden
• Life is But a Stopping Place
• Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep
  

Funeral Scriptures and Prayers

Since most funeral and memorial services are religious-based, and held in churches, synagogues or chapels, funeral prayers and scriptures are almost always a part of most funeral ceremonies. There are a wide range of scriptures and prayers to choose from. You can consult the internet for funeral-appropriate passages, or you can also ask the clergy that will be officiating your funeral ceremony. Often the clergy can easily give recommendations. You may also want to consider any prayers and scriptures that the deceased may have favored.

Common Funeral Scriptures and Prayers

• 23rd Psalm
• The Lord's Prayer
• Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
• Romans 6:3-9

Other Funeral Readings

Quotes from famous people or passages from books can also be used at memorial services. If the deceased had a famous author or saying, consider incorporating it into your memorial to help personalize the service. For a highly personalized service, consider creating an original poem or story that tells details of the deceased, or your relationship with the deceased.