Funeral Poems for Grandpa: 5 Verses to Honor His Memory

July 6, 2026

A funeral poem for a grandfather is a fitting way to honor a man who taught us so much. Below are heartfelt funeral poems for grandpa - original verses and timeless public-domain classics - for his service, a memorial program, or to share with family. Choose whatever feels like him.

5 Funeral Poems for Grandpa

1. Grandpa's Hands (original)

These hands built fences, fixed our bikes,
and shook with steady pride,
and though they rest from work at last,
their lessons stay inside.

2. The Quiet Strength (original)

He did not say I love you much -
he showed it, plain and true,
in early mornings, honest work,
and all he taught us to.
So when we stand a little taller,
brave the things we fear,
that is Grandpa, still beside us,
still so very near.

3. Sail On (original, short)

Sail on, dear Grandpa, calm and free,
your harbor now is home.
We hold the compass that you gave
wherever we may roam.

4. Requiem (Robert Louis Stevenson)

Under the wide and starry sky,
Dig the grave and let me lie.
Glad did I live and gladly die,
And I laid me down with a will.
- Robert Louis Stevenson (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. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
- Henry Scott Holland (public domain)

How to Choose a Funeral Poem for Grandpa

Look for a poem that matches his spirit - his faith, his work, his sense of humor. Short verses suit a memorial program or headstone; longer readings fit a eulogy. Read it aloud beforehand, and feel free to change a line so it sounds like your family.