Christian Funeral Poems: 5 Verses of Faith & Comfort

July 6, 2026

For a service rooted in faith, a poem or scripture can bring deep comfort. These Christian funeral poems - scripture, original verses, and timeless public-domain classics - speak of hope, heaven, and the promise of seeing one another again. Choose what brings your family peace.

5 Christian Funeral Poems & Readings

1. Psalm 23 (King James Bible)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.
- Psalm 23, KJV (public domain)

2. Safe in His Keeping (original)

No more the weary road to walk,
no more the night, the pain -
just rest within the Father's arms
until we meet again.

3. Called Home (original)

God saw the road was growing steep,
the climb too hard to bear,
and gently called His child by name
to rest in His own care.
So weep, but know this parting word -
it is not goodbye, but soon:
a love that waits beyond the dark
in everlasting noon.

4. Death Is Nothing at All (Henry Scott Holland)

Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost.
- Henry Scott Holland (public domain)

5. Remember (Christina Rossetti)

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land.
- Christina Rossetti (public domain)

Choosing a Christian Funeral Poem

Scripture like Psalm 23 is a timeless choice; pair it with a short verse of hope for a program or graveside reading. Read your selection aloud, and personalize it with a name if it brings comfort.