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The Best 8 Funeral Poems For Mother Or Mother-In-Law
Experiencing the loss of a mother or mother-in-law is an intensely personal event that leaves an indelible mark on our lives. To assist in expressing the depth of such an experience, we've curated a selection of funeral poems for a mother or mother-in-law. This collection includes poems for funerals for mum, non-religious funeral poems for mum, and memorial poems for mum, offering a wide range of sentiments to honor her life and legacy. Whether you are tasked with delivering a eulogy or participating in a memorial service, our array of unique and expressive poems provides the right words to articulate your feelings, remember her life, and commemorate her enduring influence.
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1) My Mother’S Sleep Is Deep
Author: Margaret Wilmot
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My mother's sleep is deep as drifts of snow,
Snow-white the moon which plays with rays like fingers,
Smoothes and lingers on her white sheet. The slow
Touch and flow is magic, stirring earth from night
Towards day, from sleep to life. A tide sheering,
Soaking currents below stroke, tug. Atoms disunite
In dark earth floating free; grains that sleep unseen
Conjoin. My mother's bones are green blades rising
With the light. They will be snowdrops soon, snow-green.
The poem reflects on the poet's mother's passing and the idea of her sleep being deep, which is relevant to funeral poems for mothers.
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2) But Not Forgotten
Author: Dorothy Parker
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I think, no matter where you stray,
That I shall go with you a way.
Though you may wander sweeter lands,
You will not soon forget my hands,
Nor yet the way I held my head,
Nor all the tremulous things I said.
You still will see me, small and white
And smiling, in the secret night,
And feel my arms about you when
The day comes fluttering back again.
I think, no matter where you be,
You'll hold me in your memory
And keep my image, there without me,
By telling later loves about me.
The poem reflects on the poet's mother's passing and the idea of her sleep being deep, which is relevant to funeral poems for mothers.
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3) As We Look Back Poem
Author: Clare Jones
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As we look back over time
We find ourselves wondering
Did we remember to thank you enough
For all you have done for us?
For all the times you were by our sides
To help and support us
To celebrate our successes
To understand our problems
And accept our defeats?
Or for teaching us by your example,
The value of hard work, good judgement,
Courage and integrity?
We wonder if we ever thanked you
For the sacrifices you made.
To let us have the very best?
And for the simple things
Like laughter, smiles and times we shared?
If we have forgotten to show our
Gratitude enough for all the things you did,
We’re thanking you now.
And we are hoping you knew all along,
How much you meant to us.
The poem's expression of thanks for guidance and support can be fitting for a mother or mother-in-law.
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4) You Meant So Much
Author: Cassie Mitchell
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You meant so much to all of us
You were special and that's no lie
You brightened up the darkest day
And the cloudiest sky
Your smile alone warmed hearts
Your laugh was like music to hear
I would give absolutely anything
To have you well and standing near
Not a second passes
When you're not on our minds
Your love we will never forget
The hurt will ease in time
Many tears I have seen and cried
They have all poured out like rain
I know that you are happy now
And no longer in any pain.
The poem's expression of love and appreciation can be fitting for those mourning the loss of a mother or mother-in-law.
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5) Softly Woo Away Her Breath
Author: Bryan Waller Procter
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Softly woo away her breath,
Gentle death!
Let her leave thee with no strife,
Tender, mournful, murmuring life!
She hath seen her happy day,—
She hath had her bud and blossom;
Now she pales and shrinks away,
Earth, into thy gentle bosom!
She hath done her bidding here,
Angels dear!
Bear her perfect soul above.
Seraph of the skies,—sweet love!
Good she was, and fair in youth;
And her mind was seen to soar.
And her heart was wed to truth:
Take her, then, forevermore,—
Forever—evermore—
The poem speaks of a woman who was good and fair, making it appropriate for a mother or mother-in-law.
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6) Weep Not For Me
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Weep not for me though I am gone
Into that gentle night
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul's sweet flight
I am at peace, my soul's at rest
There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years.
There is no pain, I suffer not,
The fear now all is gone.
Put now these things out of your thoughts
In your memory I live on.
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death,
But celebrate my life.
The poem can be used to remember and celebrate the life of a mother or mother-in-law.
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7) Mother's Love
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The greatest wonders man can build
Will all in time decay
But the wonder of a Mother's love
Will never fade away.
This poem specifically honors and celebrates the love of a mother, making it a fitting choice for a funeral or memorial service for a mother or mother-in-law.
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8) I’M There Within Your Heart
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Right now I'm in a different place,
And though we seem apart,
I'm closer than I ever was,
I'm there within your heart.
I'm with you when you greet each day,
And while the sun shines bright,
I'm there to share the sunsets too,
I'm with you every night.
I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two.
And if a tear should start to fall,
I'll still be there for you.
And when the day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me,
Forever on my heart
The message of the deceased being close in spirit can be comforting for those mourning the loss of a mother or mother-in-law.
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