Introduction to Our Curated List of Funeral Poems for Dad

At Respect Funeral Services, we understand the profound loss of a beloved father and the importance of honouring his memory with words that capture his essence. 

Our carefully curated list of 20 funeral poems for Dad offers a heartfelt selection to celebrate his life, love, and legacy. 

Whether you’re seeking poignant poems for Dad, a touching poem for Dad’s funeral, or specific poems for funerals Dad would have cherished, this collection includes a variety of tones to suit every father’s unique spirit. 

From deeply moving and non-religious funeral poems for Dad to light-hearted, humorous funeral poems for Dad, each piece is crafted to provide comfort and resonance during this difficult time. 

Let these poems for Dad’s funeral help you express your love and memories, creating a fitting tribute.
For personalised support in arranging a meaningful funeral that reflects your father’s life, please contact Respect Funeral Services directly. We’re here to guide you with compassion and care.

A Father’s Legacy (Author Unknown)

This poem, written from a daughter’s perspective, celebrates a father’s enduring love and guidance. Funeral Poems for Dad 1/20.

Your laughter echoes in my dreams,

  In every sunrise, your spirit gleams.

Your legacy, Dad, I’ll proudly bear,

  In every challenge, I’ll know you’re there.

Though tears may fall and hearts may ache,

  Your love, dear father, no end can break.

For in the tapestry of my life, you’ve woven in,

  A father’s love, a daughter’s eternal kin.

My Father’s Gift (Author Unknown)

A tribute to the intangible treasures of a father’s love and wisdom. Funeral Poems for Dad 2/20.

So I’ll cherish the memories we’ve shared,

  Knowing your love is always there.

In the tapestry of my life, you’ll forever uplift,

  For the greatest gift you gave me was your love, dear Dad, a precious gift.

A Daughter’s Tribute (Author Unknown)

This poem reflects on a father’s nurturing presence and lifelong guidance. Funeral Poems for Dad 3/20.

In the garden of my heart, you planted seeds,

  With love and care, fulfilling all my needs.

Your presence, a shelter from life’s storm,

  Guiding me gently, keeping me warm.

Through laughter and tears, you stood by my side,

  In every moment, your love was my guide.

Your words of wisdom, forever cherished,

  In every memory, they never perished.

Dad (Author Unknown)

A poem celebrating a father’s foundational role in shaping one’s life. Funeral Poems for Dad 4/20.

You may have thought I didn’t see,

  Or that I hadn’t heard,

Life lessons that you taught to me,

  But I got every word.

Perhaps you thought I missed it all,

  And that we’d grow apart,

But Dad, I picked up everything,

  It’s written on my heart.

Without you, Dad, I wouldn’t be

  The person I am today;

You built a strong foundation

  No one can take away.

We’ll Always Remember (Author Unknown)

A heartfelt ode to a father’s enduring presence and love. Funeral Poems for Dad 5/20.

We’ll always remember

  That special smile,

  That caring heart,

  That warm embrace,

  You always gave us.

You being there

  For Mum and us

  Through good and bad times,

  No matter what.

We’ll always remember

  You Dad because

  They’ll never be another one

  To replace you in our hearts,

  And the love we will always

  Have for you.

Goodbye Dad (Author Unknown)

A poignant farewell capturing the pain of loss and hope for reunion. Funeral Poems for Dad 6/20.

Goodbye Dad, I had to say

  A few months ago on a cold winter day

I’ll remember the good times and try not to be sad

  But saying goodbye still hurts so bad

I miss you more than I can express

  My love for you will never grow less

I keep trying to imagine how I will go on

  I realise tomorrow is another dawn

I know you’re in heaven above

  Looking down on us with all your love

Only to whisper in our ear

  Remember that I’ll never stop loving you dear

I’ll always remember the good times we had

  Remember the man, my wonderful Dad

I’ll remember you each and every day

  And if I need to talk to you, I’ll just sit down and pray

One day we’ll be together again

  To talk about all the places we’ve been

Until the time I’ll always treasure

  Having you for a Dad was such a great pleasure.

My Father (Author Unknown)

A personal reflection on a father’s unique character and sacrifices. Funeral Poems for Dad 7/20.

He was a jolly little man full of fun and laughter,

  He played jokes on his fellow men

And to him it did not matter.

  Education he had not,

But what he learned he never forgot.

  He wrote what he knew all about cancer

So that someday, there will be an answer.

  He joined the Canadian Medical Corps.

And served in the Second World War.

  He risked his life, to save others,

This man, that I call my Father.

A Life Well Lived (Author Unknown)

Celebrating a father’s legacy of joy and strength. Funeral Poems for Dad 8/20.

A life well lived is a precious gift

  Of hope and strength and grace,

From someone who has made our world

  A brighter, better place

It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad

  With smiles and sometimes tears,

With friendships formed and good times shared

  And laughter through the years.

A life well lived is a legacy

  Of joy and pride and pleasure,

A living, lasting memory

  Our grateful hearts we’ll treasure.

An Honest Man (Author Unknown)

A tribute to a father’s virtue and wisdom. Funeral Poems for Dad 9/20.

An honest man here lies at rest,

  The friend of man, the friend of truth,

The friend of age, the guide of youth;

  Few hearts like his, with virtue warmed,

Few heads with knowledge so informed;

  If there’s another world, he lives in bliss;

If there is none, he made the best of this.

If I Should Go (Joyce Grenfell)

A non-religious poem for Dad encouraging loved ones to celebrate life after loss. Funeral Poems for Dad 10/20.

If I should go before the rest of you

  Break not a flower nor inscribe a stone

Nor when I’m gone speak in a Sunday voice

  But be the usual selves that I have known

Weep if you must

  Parting is Hell

But life goes on

  So sing as well.

Daddy’s Hands (Holly Dunn)

A touching reflection on a father’s loving and disciplined hands. Funeral Poems for Dad 11/20.

I remember Daddy’s hands, folded silently in prayer.

  And reaching out to hold me, when I had a nightmare.

You could read quite a story, in the calluses and lines.

  Years of work and worry had left their mark behind.

I remember Daddy’s hands, how they held my Mama tight,

  And patted my back, for something done right.

There are things that I’ve forgotten, that I loved about the man,

  But I’ll always remember the love in Daddy’s hands.

Daddy’s hands were soft and kind when I was cryin’.

  Daddy’s hands, were hard as steel when I’d done wrong.

Daddy’s hands, weren’t always gentle

  But I’ve come to understand.

There was always love in Daddy’s hands.

I remember Daddy’s hands, working ’til they bled.

  Sacrificed unselfishly, just to keep us all fed.

If I could do things over, I’d live my life again.

  And never take for granted the love in Daddy’s hands.

A Father (Author Unknown)

A poem celebrating a father’s kindness and strength. Funeral Poems for Dad 12/20.

A Dad is a person, who is loving and kind,

  And often he knows what you have on your mind.

He’s someone who listens, suggests, and defends

  A dad can be one of your very best friends!

He’s proud of your triumphs, but when things go wrong,

  A dad can be patient and helpful and strong.

In all that you do, a dad’s love plays a part

  There’s always a place for him deep in your heart

And each year that passes, you’re even more glad,

  More grateful and proud just to call him your dad!

Thank you Dad, for listening and caring,

  For giving and sharing, but, especially, for just being you!

Our Father Kept a Garden (Author Unknown)

A metaphor for a father’s nurturing influence. Funeral Poems for Dad 13/20.

Our Father kept a garden.

  A garden of the heart;

He planted all the good things,

  That gave our lives their start.

He turned us to the sunshine,

  And encouraged us to dream:

Fostering and nurturing

  The seeds of self-esteem.

And when the winds and rain came,

  He protected us enough;

But not too much because he knew

  We would stand up strong and tough.

His constant good example,

  Always taught us right from wrong;

Markers for our pathway that will last

  A lifetime long.

We are our Father’s garden,

  We are his legacy.

Thank you Dad we love you.

He Is Gone (David Harkins)

A poem offering a choice to mourn or celebrate a father’s life. Funeral Poems for Dad 14/20.

You can shed tears that he is gone,

  Or you can smile because he has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,

  Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him,

  Or you can be full of the love that you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,

  Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he is gone,

  Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

Not, How Did He Die (Author Unknown)

A poem focusing on a father’s life and contributions, not his death. Funeral Poems for Dad 15/20.

Not, how did he die, but how did he live?

  Not, what did he gain, but what did he give?

These are the units to measure the worth

  Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.

Not, what was his church, nor what was his creed?

  But had he befriended those really in need?

Was he ever ready, with word of good cheer,

  To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?

Not, what did the sketch in the newspaper say,

  But how many were sorry when he passed away?

When I’m Gone (Author Unknown)

A humorous poem reflecting a father’s wish for laughter, not tears. Funeral Poems for Dad 16/20.

When I’m gone, don’t mourn too long,

  I’d hate to see you blue,

Just have a drink and share a laugh,

  That’s what I’d want for you.

Tell stories of my finest days,

  The silly things I’d do,

Remember how I made you smile,

  And I’ll be smiling too.

He never asked for much in life,

  Just work and rest and tea,

A stubborn man, a quiet man,

  Who meant the world to me.

He told the worst Dad jokes around,

  And laughed at them alone,

He’d say, “You’ll miss my nonsense soon,”

  Now, sadly, I have known.

I bet he’s fixing heaven’s doors,

  Or tightening up the stars,

Checking all the pearly gates,

  And tuning up the cars.

That Man Is a Success (Author Unknown)

A poem defining success through a father’s love and impact. Funeral Poems for Dad 17/20.

That man is a success –

  Who has lived well, laughed often and loved much;

Who has gained the respect of intelligent men

  And the love of children;

Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;

  Who leaves the world better than he found it;

Who has never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty

  Or failed to express it;

Who looked for the best in others

  And gave the best he had.

My Dad (Author Unknown)

A daughter’s tribute to her father’s heroism and love. Funeral Poems for Dad 18/20.

When I was a baby, you would hold me in your arms.

  I felt the love and tenderness, keeping me safe from harm.

I would look up into your eyes, and all the love I would see.

  How did I get so lucky? You were the dad chosen for me.

To me, Dad, you’re everything I cannot begin to say,

  You’ve loved, cared, and looked out for me

You’ve made me who I am today.

  Dad, you’ve always been understanding and showered me with concern,

You’re my knight in shining armour

  You’re my dad and best friend.

Requiem (Robert Louis Stevenson)

A classic poem expressing a father’s calm acceptance of death. Funeral Poems for Dad 19/20.

Under the wide and starry sky,

  Dig the grave and let me lie.

Glad did I live and gladly die,

  And I laid me down with a will.

This be the verse you grave for me:

  Here he lies where he longed to be;

Home is the sailor, home from sea,

  And the hunter home from the hill.

Crossing the Bar (Alfred, Lord Tennyson)

A maritime allegory for a father’s peaceful transition to the afterlife. Funeral Poems for Dad 20/20.

Sunset and evening star,

  And one clear call for me!

And may there be no moaning of the bar,

  When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,

  Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep

  Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,

  And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell,

  When I embark;

For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place

  The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face

  When I have crost the bar.

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After Care

If you need extra help, there are excellent resources available:

• NHS: The NHS offers advice on coping with bereavement, including mental health support. Visit their page on Dealing with Grief and Loss for practical tips and helpline details.

• Respect: the Respect Guide, What To Do When Someone Dies covers benefits like the Bereavement Support Payment.

• Cruse Bereavement Support: A UK charity dedicated to grief, Cruse provides free counselling and resources. Learn more at cruse.org.uk.

• Bereavement Advice: Documents needed for arranging a funeral

• GOV: See if you qualify for a Funeral Expense Payment from the government.