Funeral Poems for Mothers

Poems for a Mother & Grandmother

In the midst of grief, funeral poems serve as beacons of solace, offering a pathway through the darkness of loss.
When it comes to honouring the life of a mother, poetry can provide a means to express love, gratitude, and sorrow.
Funeral poems for mothers can offer a space for reflection, remembrance, and healing amidst the pain of saying goodbye.

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Only One Mother- Unknown

Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky,

Hundreds of shells on the shore together,

Hundreds of birds that go singing by,

Hundreds of birds in the sunny weather.

Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn,

Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,

Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn,

But only one mother the wide world over.

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“We Had a Wonderful Mother” – Unknown Author

We had a wonderful mother,
One who never really grew old;
Her smile was made of sunshine,
And her heart was solid gold;
Her eyes were as bright as shining stars,
And in her cheeks fair roses you see.
We had a wonderful mother,
And that’s the way it will always be.
But take heed, because
She’s still keeping an eye on all of us,
So let’s make sure
She will like what she sees.My Mother kept a garden.
A garden of the heart;
She planted all the good things,
That gave my life it's start.
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My Mother kept a garden.
A garden of the heart;
She planted all the good things,
That gave my life it’s start.She turned me to the sunshine,
And encouraged me to dream:
Fostering and nurturing
The seeds of self-esteem.

And when the winds and rains came,
She protected me enough;
But not too much, she knew I'd need
To stand up strong and tough.

Her constant good example,
Always taught me right from wrong;
Markers for my pathway
To last my whole life long.

I am my Mother's garden,
I am her legacy.
And I hope today she feels the love,
Reflected back from me.

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In Remembrance by Christine Currah

You gave me life
To live as I please,
You gave me love and
Support to follow my dreams.
Your beauty lives
Forever deep in my soul,
The memory of your love
Fills my heart
And I am never alone.

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“If Roses Grow in Heaven” – Dolores M. Garcia

If roses grow in heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother’s arms
and tell her they’re from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
but there’s an ache within my heart
that will never go away.

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Mother’s Hands” – Marian Jones

Hands that rocked the cradle
From the moment of my birth,
Their tender touch remembered
By those still here on Earth.
Soft as silk those hands
That taught me how to pray,
Banishing childhood fears;
They soothed each one away.
When I grew much older
And troubles came my way,
Those hands caressing mine
Did more than words could say.
Mother’s hands were gentle,
They’re missed so very much,
I’d give the world to feel once more
Their warm and tender touch.
Those hands were full of comfort
Now they lie at rest,
But memories hold them close
To the ones they served the best.

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A Mother’s Love

A Mother’s Love is something that no one can explain,

It is made of deep devotion and sacrifice and pain,

It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may,

For nothing can destroy it or take that love away

It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking,

And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking

It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns,

And it grows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems,

It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation,

And it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation;

A many splendid miracle that man cannot understand

And another wondrous evidence – Of a Mothers guiding hand

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My Mother - by Carol Bodenham

Look up to the sky.

Now tell me what you see.

A cloud, the moon, possibly the sun.

Many answers there will be.

When I look up to the sky,

I'll tell you what I see.

I see my mother,

And she's looking back at me.

She tells me she didn't want to leave us,

But it was time for her to depart.

It was the hardest thing she had to do,

And it's breaking her heart.

She tells me we mustn't be sad

Because finally she's pain free.

She's found her place in heaven

Underneath a blossom tree.

She'll always be there to guide us

When we feel we've lost the way.

She'll always be there to comfort us

And wipe those tears away.

She'll always be there to share our joy

And laugh at the jokes we make.

In order to feel her presence,

Only a little imagination it'll take.

She may be in the form of a butterfly

Or simply a floating feather

Or hovering over like a busy bee

Or simply part of the weather.

You've all come here to say your farewell,

But for me it's not goodbye.

If I want to see her, all I have to do

Is look up to the sky.

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Think of me
Think of me fondly
When we've said goodbye
Remember me once in a while
Promise me you'll try
On that day - that not so distant day
When you are far away and free
If you ever find a moment
Spare a thought for me
And though it's clear
Though it was always clear
That this was never meant to be
If you happen to remember
Stop and think of me
Think of august when the trees were green
Don't think about the way things might have been
Think of me
Think of me waking
Silent and resigned
Imagine me trying too hard to put you from my mind
Think of me please say you'll think of me
Whatever else you choose to do
There will never be a day when
I won't think of you

Flowers fade
The fruits of summer fade
They have their season so do we
But please promise me
That sometimes you will think of me

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 I Heard Your Voice In The Wind Today - Unknown

I heard your voice in the wind today
and I turned to see your face;
The warmth of the wind caressed me
as I stood silently in place.

I felt your touch in the sun today
as its warmth filled the sky;
I closed my eyes for your embrace
and my spirit soared high.

I saw your eyes in the window pane
as I watched the falling rain;
It seemed as each raindrop fell
it quietly said your name.

I held you close in my heart today
it made me feel complete;
You may have died...but you are not gone
you will always be a part of me.

As long as the sun shines...
the wind blows...
the rain falls...
You will live on inside of me forever
for that is all my heart knows.

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.Author unknown 

Your mother is always with you.
She is the whisper in the leaves as you walk down the street.
She’s the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick,
The fragrance of life itself.
She’s the cool hand on your brow when you are not feeling well.
She’s your breath in the air on a cold winter’s day.
Your mother lives inside your laughter.
She’s the place you come from, your first home
And she’s the map you follow with every step you take.
She’s your first love, your best friend, even your first enemy,
But nothing on earth can separate you -
not time, not space  ... not even death. 

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One of A Kind

You really were one of kind, like the rarest type of gem

Your family can’t begin to thank you, for the influence you had on them

You taught them how to make a home, to help their children grow.

Teaching by your example, was the greatest way to know

As a mother you were loved, you could not have wished for more

Everyone loved that warm smile you had, when you greeted them at the door.

“Come in!” you’d say and immediately the sweets did come out

No one could ever leave hungry, of this there was no doubt.

Your body was becoming tired and we know it was for the best

You overcame so many obstacles, you really deserve a rest

Please take with you all our love and give it to those gone before

We will never forget you, our love will last forever more.

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No Regrets

We are all so different at the end of the day

In the things we remember and things that we say

Bitter and sweet memories is of what life is made

And what you’ve achieved, what’s made the grade

At the close of life, regrets can remain

Yet from these, you’ll find no peace to be gained

There can be regrets for things that were never said

Don’t let them come to mind when you lay in your bed

With grateful hearts you should leave here today

xxx would want you to be calm, at peace as they say

To go on with your lives embrace each day as your last

And smile at the memory on the days that have passed.

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 My Life Here (Janice Ross)

Although my life here has come to an end
And you’ve come to say goodbye,
I will always be standing beside you,
So please don’t be sad and don’t cry.
I know that you now are all grieving,
And the pain in your hearts so real;
Just remember the things that you gave me,
To love, be loved and to feel.
I don’t just want to be remembered 
With sadness, with hurt and with pain,
But to hear you talk of the things we shared
And to see you all laugh again.
Just remember me for the fun we had
And remember the good times we shared
Remember the ways that I loved you,
And remember always I cared.
Please give strength to each other, dear family
And friends,
Enjoy life and carry on,
For while I’m in your prayers and thoughts,
my dears,
You know that I’ll never be gone.

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 Matriarch

Time is an illusion
It takes and it gives
All of us
Are travellers
On an endless and sacred 
Journey of our making
The voyage of this companion
We remember this day
Because it was long and rich
Warm and bright
Sometimes sunny
Sometimes sad

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 "Epitaph" by Merrit Malloy

 When I die give what's left of me away

to children and old men that wait to die.

And if you need to cry,

cry for your brother walking the street beside you.

And when you need me, put your arms around anyone

and give them what you need to give me.

I want to leave you something,

something better than words or sounds.

Look for me in the people I've known or loved,

and if you cannot give me away,

at least let me live in your eyes and not in your mind.

You can love me best by letting hands touch hands,

and by letting go of children that need to be free.

Love doesn't die, people do.

So, when all that's left of me is love,

give me away.

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A Life Well Lived
A life well lived is a precious gift
Of hope and strength and grace,
From someone who has made our world
A brighter, better place
It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad
With smiles and sometimes tears,
With friendships formed and good times shared
And laughter through the years.
A life well lived is a legacy
Of joy and pride and pleasure,
A living, lasting memory
Our grateful hearts we’ll treasure

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Together again – Author unknown 

The rays of light filtered through 
The sentinels of trees this morning. 
I sat in the garden and contemplated. 
The serenity and beauty of my feelings and surroundings
completely captivated me... 
I thought of you. 
I discovered you tucked away in the shadows of the trees. 
Then discovered you on the smiles of the flowers 
As the sun penetrated the petals...
in the rhythm of the leaves falling in the garden... 
In the freedom of the birds as they fly searching as you do. 
I’m very happy to have found you. 
Now, you will never leave me,
for I will always find you in the beauty of life. 

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Her journey’s just begun – Author unknown 

Don’t think of her as gone away
Her journey’s just begun
Life holds so many facets
This earth is only one. 
Just think of her as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days or years. 
Think how she must be wishing That we could know today
How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away. 
And think of her as living
In the hearts of those she touched For nothing loved is ever lost
And she was loved so much. 
The warmth of her love may you always feel it.
The sparkle of her personality may you always sense it.
The music in her laughter may you always hear it.
The strength of her footprints may you wisely follow the life she designed.
May her artistry move you. 
And may the impressions she made be mirrored by you.
We now leave the memory of our beloved (name) at peace.
With enduring love and respect we wish her farewell.
May you find strength and support in your love for one another
and may you find peace in your hearts. 

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Meet you at the gate – Author unknown 

A beautiful garden now stands alone
Missing the one who nurtured it, she is now gone.
Her flowers still bloom and the sun still shines,
But the rain is like tear drops for the ones left behind.
The weeds lay waiting to take the gardens beauty away
But the beautiful memories of its keeper are in our hearts to stay. 
She loved every flower even some that were weeds,
With so much love she would plant with each little seed.
But just like her flowers she was part of God’s plan.
So when it was her time to rest,
It was hard for those who loved her to just let her go
But God had a spot in his garden that needed a gentle soul.
So when you start missing her,
Remember if you just wait
When God has a spot for you in his garden,
she will be there to meet you at the gate. 

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Never goodbye – John F. Connor 

Wherever you go, whatever you do
I will be there, standing by you. 
In good times and bad, I will be there I won’t go
For I love you, more than you’ll ever know. 
The love that we had, lives beyond death
Love does not end, with the last breath. 
Love is forever it will not go away
I will be there, in the night in the day. 
Search in your heart and you will see
With every beat, you will know it is me. 
No you won’t see me, no you won’t hear
But your heart will tell you, that I am always near. 
I never left you so please don’t cry
This is ‘see you later’, there is never goodbye. 

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The fallen limb – Author unknown 

A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong. 
Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. 
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes we’re together again”. 

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The end of the road – Author unknown 

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in the gloom filled room
Why weep for a soul set free? 
Miss me a little, but not too long,
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared.
Miss me, but let me go. 
For this is a journey we must all take,
And each must go alone.
It’s all part of the master’s plan.
A step on the road to home. 
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me but let me go. 

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Moving on – Author unknown 

You can shed tears that she’s gone
Or you can smile because she lived
You can close your eyes and pray she’ll come back
Or you can open your eyes and see what she’s left you. 
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy tomorrow because of yesterday. 
You can remember her and only that she’s gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind
Be empty and turn your back, 
Or you can do what she’d want
Smile, open your eyes, go on and live life to the full.  

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