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- To release grief and sorrow. Crying is a normal and natural grief reaction for most people who’ve experienced losing a loved one. Crying can be the ultimate healer in the release of grief and sorrow.
- To feel better. When you allow your tears to flow freely and naturally, it’ll make you feel better to cry whenever the mood strikes. Crying releases specific mood enhancers that can instantly work to lift your mood when you’re feeling overwhelmed with grief.
- To cleanse. “Tearless grief bleeds inwardly.” - Christian Nevell Bovee. Crying cleanses you from your pain and sorrow and begins the healing process. Having a crying spell is usually a good sign, especially for someone who’s deeply depressed.
- As a grief ritual. Crying at a funeral is a normal part of many cultures’ traditions to express lamentation and regret the person’s death. It’s also a sign of respect and honor.
- Immortality by Clare Harner
- There Is No Night Without A Dawning by Helen Steiner Rice
- Turn Again to Life by Mary Lee Hall
- Farewell by Anne Bronte
- If I Should Go by Joyce Grenfell
- I Felt An Angel – Author Unknown
- His Journey’s Just Begun by Ellen Brenneman
- Peace My Heart by Rabindranath Tagore
- If I Should Go Tomorrow – Author Unknown
- Crossing The Bar by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
This inspirational poem about the death of a loved one invites us to look for them all around us in the beauty of the world. Written as if spoken by the deceased, the poem tells us that whilst their body may be given to the ground, their presence lives on. This comforting, heartfelt message doesn’t mean that we can’t miss someone, but it reminds us...
This short poem is a popular choice for funerals because it reminds us that despite the death of someone we cared about, the darkness of our grief will pass. Whilst death is hard to bear at first, this poem tells us that those who have died have found peace in a “brighter day.” That’s a reassuring thought for those who mourn.
This beautiful poem was perhaps made most famous for having been read at Princess Diana’s funeral. It urges the listener – the griever – to not mourn for long, but to embrace life once more. It tells us to look for those who are also in need of comfort and to take up the mantle left to us by the dearly departed.
This is another well known poem about death that reminds us not to think of it as a final goodbye. Instead, it encourages us to cherish the fond memories we have of our loved one so as to keep them alive within us. It also urges us to never let go of hope – hope that we will soon find joy and smiles where now we have anguish and tears.
Another poem written as if spoken by the departed, it urges those left behind to remain who they are and not let grief change them. Of course, it is always sad to say goodbye, but life has to go on and you have to keep on living it to the best of your abilities. You may also like (poems continue below): 1. 10 Of The Best Poems About Life Ever To Ha...
This poem about loss is not attributed to anyone in particular, but it is a true gift, whoever the author was. It tells us never to overlook the presence of a deceased loved one – the angel described in these words. Even though they may not be with us physically, they always remain with us in spirit.
Here’s another uplifting and inspirational poem about death that encourages us to think of a loved one not as gone, but as on another part of their journey. It doesn’t specifically talk about an afterlife, but if that is what you believe, this poem will be of great comfort to you. If you don’t believe in such things, it also talks about a person’s ...
When someone we care about dies, peace may seem a long way off in the future. But it needn’t be, as this poem shows. If we seek not to resist the passing, but to see it as a grand resolution to something beautiful – a life – we can have peace even as a loved one drifts away. It calls us to accept that nothing is permanent and to respect that life g...
Another poem of unknown origin, it calls us to look upon death not as a goodbye, but as a transition in how we communicate with our loved ones. No longer may they be here with us, but their love can always be felt – the heavens and stars in this verse possibly representing the world around us.
At first glance, this poem might appear to have little to do with death, but the metaphors it uses speak clearly of the transition from life to death. The ‘bar’ refers to a sandbar or submerged ridge between the ocean and a tidal river or estuary and the author hopes for a tide so large that there will be no waves on this ridge. Instead, as he emba...
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May 16, 2024 · How to Write a Condolence Message. Whether it’s a friend coping with the sudden loss of a spouse or a colleague whose mom recently passed, you can't go wrong expressing heartfelt sentiments, like...
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Dec 13, 2022 · Signs and symptoms of complicated grief may include: Intense sorrow, pain and rumination over the loss of your loved one. Focus on little else but your loved one's death. Extreme focus on reminders of the loved one or excessive avoidance of reminders. Intense and persistent longing or pining for the deceased.
Sep 6, 2017 · Lack of contact before the death. A period of lack of communication, contact or relationship before the death can lead to a deep sense of ambivalence, and can raise questions about the distance between you and the person who has died, and the nature of your relationship.
Oct 24, 2018 · Now, scientists have discovered new evidence for why broken hearts and widowhood are in themselves a deadly danger to the recently bereaved – decoding hidden biological markers associated with severe cases of the grieving process.
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Aug 20, 2023 · What Is Grief? Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that’s important to you. You may feel a variety of emotions, including anger, sadness, or loneliness. You can...
