Poetry is one of the truest and most beautiful ways to say goodbye to someone who has passed away.  For generations, families have used poetry to express their love, their sorrow and their hope during the funeral services for those they lost.  Whether you write a poem yourself or use the words of someone else, memorial poems are one of the best ways to show you care when grief or bereavement may make it difficult to express your heart.

This site is aimed at providing a wide variety of poems that may be used at a wake, as part of a funeral service eulogy or graveside service.  These poems are available for free but wherever possible, please makes sure to properly recognize the author of these poems.

If you would like to share your original poetry or a favorite poem, please feel free to include it in the comment sections provided within the site.