Funeral poems, songs and readings

Find poems, songs and readings for a funeral

If you need a poem, song or reading for a funeral, you'll find a selection here. From traditional to modern, sad or uplifting, we'll help you find the right words to say how you feel.

Country music for funerals

Country music has a sweet, nostalgic sound that works well at funerals – especially if the person who has died was a country and western…

Modern funeral songs

Are you looking for modern songs that are suitable for a funeral? Here are a few of our favourites. Why not listen to a few…

Short funeral poems

Do you need ideas for a brief funeral reading or condolence message? These ‘rest in peace’ short funeral poems say everything they need to say…

Uplifting funeral songs

Funeral music doesn’t have to be sad. If you’re arranging a funeral where pop music is allowed, you’re free to choose songs with a happy…

Uplifting funeral poems

Grief is a complicated emotion. While we feel sad when we lose someone, there can also be moments of happiness and humour as we remember…

Nature poems for funerals

Nature has always been a source of inspiration for poets, especially when their poetry tackles subjects like death and grief. Here are some of our…

Modern funeral poems

Funeral poetry has a long history. People have composed poems about grief for thousands of years and continue to write new ones today. We’ve picked…

Pop songs for funerals

What comes to mind when you think of funeral music? Many people would say slow, sombre classical pieces or religious songs. But you don’t have…