Here, we’ve pulled together a list of 15 funeral poems that others have used, in order to help inspire you. When choosing poems for funerals, memorial services or celebrations of life, you don’t need to limit yourself to poems explicitly written about death or for funerals any poem that speaks to you and feels appropriate is fine. Many people find that funeral poetry helps them express emotions that they have difficulty expressing on their own. This may be something you include as part of a eulogy or separately as its own reading. When putting together a funeral program, it’s common to include funeral poems or other readings. Purchase from another business, we may receive payment.