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Funeral and Bereavement Poems
By Kim Gibson
When a loved one dies, it can be difficult to express
your feelings, especially in public at the funeral or
memorial service. Poems can be a very effective way to
communicate your feelings about the death of your loved
one. Funeral and bereavement poems are a very important
part of most funeral and memorial services. Poems help
to comfort and soothe grieving family and friends. They
can be read at the funeral, the burial site or
committal, at ashes scattering ceremonies and memorial
services. Poems are also included in funeral printed
materials, such as funeral programs, prayer cards,
acknowledgment cards and bookmarks.
Whether you are a family member searching for the
perfect poem, or a friend that's been asked to
participate in a funeral or memorial service, choosing
the right poem can be a daunting task. There are several
sources for finding the right funeral poem for your
funeral service or funeral program, or other printed
materials. The Internet is an outstanding source for
finding the right poem. There are many sites that list
poems for free. These poems are often categorized
according to relationships, including poems for mothers,
fathers, children, husbands, wives, grandmothers and
grandfathers. They may also be listed by the
circumstance of death, such as illness, accident,
unexpected death or even suicide. Most websites will
list the authors of the poems, if known. If using poems
in printed materials, you should ensure that proper
credit is given to the author. There are also several
websites that sell funeral poem e-books. These books may
help you save time, by offering well-organized and
well-categorized bereavement poems.
In addition to the Internet, you may also find funeral
and bereavement poems in books at the library or
bookstore. Also, your funeral director or funeral
planner may be able to provide you with poems and other
readings that may be appropriate for your service. You
can also use poems that aren't necessarily death
related. Poems by the deceased's favorite author or poet
can be incorporated into your service, as well as song
lyrics. Some people may even write their own poetry, or
hire a poet to compose the perfect personalized poems
for their loved one.
With a little research and time, you can find the
perfect funeral poem to make the funeral or memorial
service memorable and special.
Kimberly Gibson is the owner of Elegant Memorials
Funeral Programs and Templates. She also writes and
publishes a wide range of articles in funeral and
memorial planning, including an extensive list of
funeral poems. |
