Our society is one that has long incorporated ceremony into important events. The best poems for funerals are ones which you can visualize your loved one through, a certain word, phrase or even the entire poem should feel as if it was written about them.
Since a death is always associated with a painful loss, poems should be in an uplifting and inspirational tone. But in any case funeral poems serve like an ode to the person who died. Having a memorial poem or poetry to look back upon can really be an emotional strengthener.
Rehearse your eulogy with a family member or a friend to get their feedback, so you can edit if it is necessary. They have no family minister and would prefer a celebration of the life lived rather than a sermon. If the deceased was a practical joker or light-hearted individual, maybe a poem that incorporates a bit of humor would remind their family of what a happy spirit that individual was.
As hard as it may seem right now, it gets better. Think about your life and what would you like most remembered.
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