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The Best 9 Funny Funeral Poems
Funerals often bring a spectrum of emotions, and humor can serve as a unique and impactful way to remember a loved one who lived their life with a sparkle of wit and laughter. We've curated a diverse collection of funny funeral poems, including goodbye funny funeral poems and short funny funeral poems, to help encapsulate the humorous and lighter aspects of life and death. This selection also includes funny funeral poems specifically for mum and dad, offering a different approach to remembering their unique characters. Our array of humorous death poems, each unique in its tone and style, provides a way to share a smile, a laugh, and a fond memory while celebrating the life of your loved one.
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1) My Funeral
Author: Wendy Cope
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I hope I can trust you, friends, not to use our relationship
As an excuse for an unsolicited ego-trip.
I have seen enough of them at funerals and they make me cross.
At this one, though deceased, I aim to be the boss.
If you are asked to talk about me for five minutes, please do not go on for eight.
There is a strict timetable at the crematorium and nobody wants to be late.
If invited to read a poem, just read the bloody poem. If requested
To sing a song, just sing it, as suggested,
And don’t say anything. Though I will not be there,
Glancing pointedly at my watch and fixing the speaker with a malevolent stare.
Remember that this was how I always reacted
When I felt that anybody’s speech, sermon or poetry reading was becoming too
protracted.
Yes, I was intolerant, and not always polite
And if there aren’t many people at my funeral, it will serve me right.
The poem uses humor to address the speaker's funeral preferences, providing a lighter tone that may be fitting for some funeral services.
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2) Let Me Die A Young Man's Death
Author: Roger McGough
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Let me die a young man’s death
not a clean and in-between
the sheets holy water death
not a famous-last-words
peaceful out of breath death
When I’m 73
and in constant good tumour
may I be mown down at dawn
by a bright red sports car
on my way home
from an allnight party
Or when I’m 91
with silver hair
and sitting in a barber’s chair
may rival gangsters
with ham-fisted Tommy guns burst in
and give me a short back and insides
Or when I’m 104
and banned from the Cavern
may my mistress
catching me in bed with her daughter
and fearing for her son
cut me up into little pieces
and throw away every piece but one
Let me die a young man’s death
not a free from sin tiptoe in
candle wax and waning death
not a curtains drawn by angels borne
‘what a nice way to go’ death
The poem uses humor to address the speaker's funeral preferences, providing a lighter tone that may be fitting for some funeral services.
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3) Pardon Me For Not Getting Up
Author: Kelly Roper
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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.
The poem uses humor and light-heartedness to address the topic of death.
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4) The Fisherman's Prayer
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Our fisherman
Who art on riverbanks
Angler be thy name
Thy fishing season comes
Thy casting will be done
The weather will be heavenly.
Give us this day lots of bites
And forgive us our laughter
As we forgive you, your
Lies about the one that got away.
Lead us to a shoal of fish
And deliver us a big catch
For thine is the carp
The Pike and the Trout
Forever and ever,
Amen.
The poem has a humorous tone, making light of the fisherman's experiences and stories.
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5) Laughter in the Stars
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The stars above, they twinkle bright,
A laughter shared in darkest night,
A memory of our dear friend gone,
A love that lingers, a bond so strong.
I miss the jokes, the tales we'd share,
The moments of laughter, beyond compare,
Our hearts entwined, a friendship true,
A life that shined, a love that grew.
In quiet moments, I'll recall,
The laughter that could conquer all,
My friend, forever in my heart,
A love that even death can't part.
The poem belongs to the category of 'Funny funeral poems' as it reflects on the humor and joy that the friend brought into the speaker's life. It highlights the power of laughter and how these shared moments of joy created a strong, enduring bond. The focus on laughter and joy serves to celebrate the friend's life rather than mourning their death, which is a key element of funny funeral poems.
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6) A Life of Laughter
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A life of laughter, a heart so true,
A great person, through and through,
Their humor shone, a beacon bright,
A guiding star, through darkest nights.
They stood for love, and joy, and cheer,
A legacy of laughter, we'll hold so dear,
A life of honor, compassion, and grace,
Our dear friend, a smile on every face.
We'll celebrate the life they led,
A love unbroken, a path well-tread,
My dear friend, forever near,
A great person, in memory clear.
This poem fits the 'Funny funeral poems' category as it emphasizes the deceased's humor and the joy they brought to others. It reflects on the friend's cheerful spirit and how their laughter acted as a guiding star, providing light and happiness even in the hardest times. This celebration of the deceased's humor and the joyous impact they had on others is a common characteristic of funny funeral poems.
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7) A Joyful Remembrance
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Let us gather, hearts entwined,
To celebrate a life, that once did shine,
Our dear friend, a soul so bright,
A testament to laughter, and life's delight.
We'll share our memories, laugh and cry,
Recount the moments, days gone by,
Their spirit lingers, a gentle breeze,
A life of laughter, forever at ease.
With joy and sorrow, we'll raise our voice,
In honor of the life, that was their choice,
Our dear friend, a love so true,
A joyful remembrance, in skies so blue.
This poem relates to 'Funny funeral poems' as it centers around the theme of laughter and joy that the deceased brought into the lives of others. The poem doesn't make use of humor directly, but rather, it commemorates the humorous and joyful aspects of the deceased's life, which is a core characteristic of this category.
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8) A Hilarious Farewell
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Oh, my friend, you left too soon,
But I can hear you laughing at the moon,
Your sense of humor, a guiding light,
A life that shined, through day and night.
From silly jokes to puns galore,
You had us rolling on the floor,
We'll miss your wit, your laughter sweet,
But smile recalling your comical feats.
In memory, your laughter rings,
A symphony of joyous things,
A hilarious farewell, we'll raise a toast,
To a life well-lived, a love that boasts.
The poem fits into the category of 'Funny funeral poems' because it emphasizes the deceased's humor and its enduring impact on their friends. It captures the joy of shared laughter and the comfort that memories of these happier times can provide during grief. This focus on humor and joy is characteristic of funny funeral poems, which seek to celebrate the deceased's life through their ability to bring happiness.
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9) A Chuckle Shared
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A chuckle shared, a knowing grin,
A bond of humor, forever kin,
Your presence, a balm in troubled days,
My dear friend, I appreciate in countless ways.
Through laughter and tears, we stood as one,
A shoulder to lean on, never undone,
Your humor, a treasure, a gift to share,
I appreciate the joy you brought, so rare.
Though you're gone, your memory stays,
A light that guides through darkest days,
My dear friend, I'll hold so close,
A grateful heart, a love that grows.
The poem fits into the category of 'Funny funeral poems' by focusing on the humorous and joyful aspects of the friend's personality. Their humor is portrayed as a balm, a treasure, and a light, underlining its significance in their bond. The emphasis on laughter and appreciation of the friend's humor is characteristic of funny funeral poems, which seek to celebrate the deceased's life and the happiness they brought into others' lives.
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