Funerals can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the person you have just lost. The following list of funeral poems about grandfathers are perfect for those beloved grandfathers, granddads, grandpas, and gramps.
Grampa
Author Unknown
We’ll always remember
that special smile,
that caring heart,
that warm embrace,
you always gave us.
You being there
for Grandma and us
through good and bad times,
no matter what.
We’ll always remember
you Grampa because
there’ll never be another one
to replace you in our hearts,
and the love we will always
have for you.
Granddad
by Fiona Bourke
Granddad,
We know you can no longer stay with us,
you fought long and hard to be with us.
We know you now watch over and protect us.
Although we cannot hear your voice or see your smiling face,
We know deep down in our hearts that you have not left us.
Instead every day you surround us with the singing of the birds,
the rising of the sun and the falling of night.
So many broken hearts are left behind,
But in our deepest despair our greatest comfort lies knowing
that you are now at peace with the angels and God.
So as times passes our tears will dry,
our hearts will mend,
but our love for you will never end.
A Grumpy Old Man
by Tony Jennett
I’m old and I’m bitter, with nothing to fear
So I hope I offend you by bending your ear.
It’s my one joy in life – you can like it or not –
No answer in edgeways? I don’t give a jot!
I’ve railed and I’ve raved since my dotage began
It’s my privilege, ‘cos I’m a grumpy old man.
And as I grow older – it’s life I suppose –
But more and more things just get right up my nose!
Like young mums with their kids and their stupid wee dollies
Who chat, blocking the aisles with their damned shopping trolleys.
I barge my way past, just as rough as I can,
So the bitches will know I’m a grumpy old man.
And those tear-arse young drivers who must overtake
Then go at speeds lower than I want to make.
No tail-gating for me, and I don’t use my horn,
But I heartily wish that they’d never been born
And I see Hades open to eat car or van;
That did it, because I’m a grumpy old man
And I hate all those worthies who avert their eyes
Because I’ve forgotten to zip up my flies.
I excuse myself saying – “It’s quite plain to see
I’ll have far less bother the next time I pee!”
In the human race maybe I’m just ‘also ran’
But I don’t give a toss – I’m a grumpy old man!
There’s food down my shirt-front and some in my beard
Cos I eat off my knee and I don’t think it’s weird;
When I lounge in my armchair while watching the telly
And my food drips unheeded all over my belly
It’s a trait of the aged from here to Japan;
A perk just for being a grumpy old man.
I go apoplectic to hear people say:
‘Awesome’ and ‘Wicked’ and ‘Have a nice day!’
The poor English language is brought to it’s knees
And falls prostrate and screaming with phrases like these:
They should be wrapped up neatly and flushed down the pan
But nobody heeds me: a grumpy old man…
At my death just cremate me; I’m hoping to save
Somebody the labour of digging my grave.
Set my ashes in concrete and on the urn write
“Here’s a rebel whose aim was to put the world right!
He failed but what better memorial than
A farewell salute to a grumpy old man”
Goodbye, Grandad
by Sarah Harrison
Heaven has received another angel,
The night sky another star.
Your life has become a loving memory.
I know you will never be far.
I know you are watching over me
As my life goes on.
I will treasure the memories I have of you.
I can’t believe you’re gone.
You were a loving, caring granddad.
You were there for me a lot.
You will always hold a place in my heart,
A loving, treasured spot.
You were really one in a million,
A cut above the rest.
All who knew you would agree.
You simply were the best.
So, Granddad, I will say goodbye.
I love and miss you with all my heart,
But as long as I have my loving memories,
We will never be too far apart.
A Poem For My Granddad
by Dennis Taylor
Hello there, Granddad.
It’s me, your little man,
I couldn’t find you yesterday,
When I came to visit Nan.
She says you’ve only left the room,
You haven’t gone away.
But I really miss you, Granddad
And the games we used to play.
She says you have my teddy.
He’ll keep you safe from harm.
If the going gets hard, just squeeze his hand
And he will keep you calm.
You’ve also got some sweeties.
Isn’t Nana kind?
I may have stolen one or two,
But I knew you wouldn’t mind.
And now that you’re not here, Granddad
I’ll give double hugs to Nan.
Goodnight, God bless you, Granddad,
From your loving ‘little man’.
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