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- Using Bible quotes and poems for non-religious funerals can be appropriate and meaningful, depending on the preferences of the deceased and their loved ones. Bible quotes, even in non-religious contexts, often carry universal themes of love, comfort, and hope that can resonate with many people.
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- Not, How Did He Die, But How Did He Live? By Summer Sandercox. This short funeral verse is an uplifting poem about celebrating life and remembering someone who has made a positive impact on those around them.
- Death (If I Should Go) By Joyce Grenfell. Joyce Grenfell was a British actress and satirical writer who became well known for her wry humour. This poem is often used as a funeral verse because of its sense of fun and positivity.
- Roads Go Ever On. By J. R. R. Tolkien. Life is often described as a journey and funerals are a time to reflect on this, making this passage from The Lord of the Rings a popular choice for funerals, particularly non-denominational or humanist ceremonies.
- Dear Lovely Death. by Langston Hughes. We chose to include this poem because it introduces the idea of continuing bonds. You can read more about this on the Continuing Bonds section of our website.
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- Popular Funeral Prayers
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There is such a range to choose from with Bible verses for funerals, and which you go for is completely dependent on the message you wish to put across to guests, and the message you want them to take from it. Read through our selection of some funeral Bible verses which you may wish to read at your loved one’s funeral.
Are you looking for Bible verses for funerals which are long and meaningful? Or, are you considering more unusual Bible readings for funerals? The following reading may be suited to what you are looking for:
Often, there will be multiple funeral Bible verses, read by family or friends at a traditional funeral. If you plan on having a few people read, or are looking for short Bible readings for funerals, the following passages have been selected and may be the perfect length for your ceremony:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and...
Psalm 46
God is our hope and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will we not fear, though the earth be moved, and though the hills be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof rage and swell, and though the mountains shake at the tempest of the same. There is a river, the streams whereof make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most Highest. God is in the midst of her, therefore shall she not be removed; God shall help her, and that right ea...
While many people opt for Bible readings for funerals, it is also common to use popular prayers as part of the service. Here is a selection to choose from:
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Bible readings for funerals can form an important part of a Christian funeral service, but even non-religious funerals may include a favourite verse or psalm.
While religious readings have always been part of a traditional Christian funeral, many services held in non-religious funeral venues also use funeral bible readings as part of the service. If you’d like to include a religious reading if your loved one’s funeral service, read our list of popular bible readings for funerals .
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A funeral reading does not have to be religious, we’ve listed a number of popular non-religious funeral readings, should you want to include another reading instead of or as well as a bible reading at your loved one’s funeral.
