Funeral Poems for a Sister: 5 Verses to Honor Her

Losing a sister is losing a first friend. These funeral poems for a sister - original verses and timeless public-domain classics - help honor that bond at a service, in a memorial program, or on a keepsake. Choose the words that feel like her.

5 Funeral Poems for a Sister

1. My First Friend (original)

Before the world, before all else,
you were my first best friend,
the keeper of my secrets and
my heart until the end.

2. The Thread of Gold (original)

A sister is a thread of gold
stitched through the family seam;
though she has slipped beyond our sight,
she holds us at the seam.
And every time we laugh the way
that only sisters do,
she is right here, she always was,
her love still shining through.

3. Goodbye, Sister (original, short)

Rest now, my sister, soft and sweet,
your laughter lingers here;
in every song we used to sing
you are forever near.

4. Remember (Christina Rossetti)

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

5. Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep (Mary Elizabeth Frye)

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
- Mary Elizabeth Frye (public domain)

How to Choose a Funeral Poem for a Sister

Look for words that match your bond - playful, tender, or faithful. A short verse suits a program or keepsake; a longer reading works for a eulogy. Read it aloud first, and adjust a line so it sounds like the two of you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good short funeral poem for a sister?

A brief verse like Goodbye, Sister above reads beautifully aloud and fits a program or keepsake.

Can I personalize a poem for my sister?

Yes - add her name, adapt a line to a shared memory, or engrave it on a keepsake.

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