Funeral Poems for Grandma: 5 Heartfelt Verses to Honor Her

July 6, 2026

Finding the right funeral poem for a grandmother is a loving way to honor a woman who gave so much. Below are heartfelt funeral poems for grandma - a mix of original verses and timeless public-domain classics - to read at her service, print in a memorial program, or share with family. Take whatever feels true to her, and make it your own.

5 Funeral Poems for Grandma

1. Grandma's Hands (original)

Her hands could mend a breaking heart,
or roll the softest dough,
and though those hands are still at last,
their warmth will never go.

2. She Lives in Us (original)

She is the recipe we follow,
the lullaby we keep,
the gentle voice that calms us still
when we have lost our sleep.
Grandma never truly leaves -
she lives in all she made:
a family stitched with so much love
that time will never fade.

3. Until We Meet Again (original, short)

Rest now, dear Grandma, rest at last,
your work of love is done.
We will carry every story on
until our days are run.

4. Remember (Christina Rossetti)

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay.
- Christina Rossetti (public domain)

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

Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.
- Henry Scott Holland (public domain)

How to Choose a Funeral Poem for Grandma

Pick a poem that sounds like her - her faith, her humor, her way of loving. A short verse works beautifully on a memorial program or headstone; a longer reading suits a eulogy or graveside moment. Read it aloud first to be sure you can get through it, and don't be afraid to change a word so it fits your family.