Top 10 Funeral Poems for Husband

The passing of a husband is a profound loss that leaves a void only filled with memories, love, and the legacy of shared experiences. In the midst of grief, many seek the right words to encapsulate a lifetime of shared moments and to articulate the depth of their love. 

Funeral poems for a husband offer a way to express these complex emotions, providing comfort to the bereaved and honouring the memory of the one they have lost. 

Here are ten touching funeral poems that provide solace and reflection, whether read by a funeral director, shared among loved ones at a wake, or included as a funeral quote.

1. "The Life That I Have" by Leo Marks

"The life that I have

Is all that I have"

A testament to enduring love, this poem is often chosen for its poignant message about the perpetual bond between spouses, even after one has passed. 

When someone dies, it's nearly impossible to find the right words. Funeral poems can be a guide that helps you find them and express your feelings. 

2. "Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep" by Clare Harner

"Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there. I did not die."

This poem offers comfort in the thought that the departed husband continues to exist in the world's beauty and the heart of his loved one. A popular funeral reading that says everything and gives comfort to those grieving. 

3. "Stop All the Clocks" by W.H. Auden

"Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,

Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone."

Auden's powerful words speak to the overwhelming feeling of loss and the desire to halt the world in the face of a husband's death.

4. "If I Should Go Tomorrow" by Unknown

"If I should go tomorrow

It would never be goodbye,"

This poem echoes the sentiment that parting is not the end and that love endures beyond physical separation.

5. "He Is Gone (You Can Shed Tears)" by David Harkins

"You can shed tears that he is gone

Or you can smile because he has lived."

A popular funeral quote, this poem emphasises the choice to celebrate a husband's life rather than focus solely on the grief of his passing.

6. "High Flight" by John Gillespie Magee Jr.

"Up, up the long, delirious burning blue

I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace."

Often recited at a funeral, this poem's soaring imagery can be exceptionally comforting, symbolising the deceased's ascent to peace. If you cannot find the right poem for your funeral, ask your funeral director for advice. 

7. "Remember Me" by Margaret Mead

"Remember me with smiles not tears,

For all the joy through all the years."

This verse encourages the living to remember the joy and love shared, a message that resonates at wakes and funerals alike.

8. "To My Dear and Loving Husband" by Anne Bradstreet

"If ever two were one, then surely we.

If ever man were loved by wife, then thee."

Bradstreet’s poem is a historical and deeply personal declaration of love, suitable as a funeral poem to express the deep bonds of marriage.

9. "Requiescat" by Oscar Wilde

"Tread lightly, she is near

Under the snow,"

Wilde's tender request for gentle remembrance offers a serene tone that comforts those mourning a husband's loss.

10. "Death Is Nothing at All" by Henry Scott Holland

"Death is nothing at all.

It does not count."

Often chosen for its reassuring message, this poem speaks directly to the bereaved, emphasising the unbroken continuity of love and daily life.