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 laughter are perfect for those who brought predominantly laughter and joy into the lives of those around them.
Feel No Guilt In Laughter
Author Unknown
Feel no guilt in laughter, they’d know how much you care.
Feel no sorrow in a smile that they are not here to share.
You cannot grieve forever; they would not want you to.
They’d hope that you could live your life the way you always do.
So, talk about the good times and the way you showed you cared,
the days you spent together, all the happiness you shared.
Let memories surround you, a word someone may say
will suddenly recapture a time, an hour or a day,
that brings them back as clearly as though they were still here,
and fills you with the feeling that they are always near.
For if you keep those moments, you will never be apart
and they will live forever locked safely within your heart.
The Laughter and Love
Author Unknown
The laughter and love
It always shone through
As you learned life’s messages
No matter how hard
The laughter and love always shone through.
As you played and shared
And helped and taught
The laughter and love always shone through.
As you touched our lives
With your generosity and care
Your laughter and love always shone through.
So, our sweet
You’ll never be gone
‘Cause your laughter and love
Will always shine through.
My Funny Friend
Author Unknown
Although your jokes were not that funny,
And you seldom spent your money,
Last to the bar and first to leave,
That you’re gone’s hard to believe.
We’re not saying that you were mean,
But your wallet, seldom seen,
You’d complain and mutter on,
And yet we’re sad that you are gone.
Because your heart was simply gold,
What a shame, you weren’t that old,
Gone now for good, not good you’ve gone,
Our memories will linger on.
For you were one of life’s true best,
A little mean, but oh the rest,
Your heart bigger than all we’ve known,
A personality of your own.
You were kind and hopeful, weird,
That time you grew a silly beard,
But we loved you then and love you still,
Your death is such a bitter pill.
Pardon Me For Not Getting Up
by Kelly Roper
Oh dear, if you’re reading this right now,
I must have given up the ghost.
I hope you can forgive me for being
Such a stiff and unwelcoming host.
Just talk amongst yourself my friends,
And share a toast or two.
For I am sure you will remember well
How I loved to drink with you.
Don’t worry about mourning me,
I was never easy to offend.
Feel free to share a story at my expense
And we’ll have a good laugh at the end.
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All poems featured on this website are free to use during any ceremony, although it is good practice to make sure the author is mentioned, if known. Should you require a celebrant for your ceremony, be it a funeral, a wedding, a naming ceremony or something else, feel free to get in touch. I am a double award-nominated Family and Funeral Celebrant covering the entire UK, and would be happy to help you commemorate in a meaningful and personal way.
