Henry Scott captures the voice from beyond. Would you be proud of the things they sayĪbout how you spent YOUR dash? Death is Nothing at All He noted that first came the date of birth

He referred to the dates on the tombstone The poem reads, ””I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend… Between the dates was written an emblem: ‘The Dash’.” It’s an encouragement for us to not be afraid to live a life that matters and do our best during the short time we have here on Earth. “The Dash” by Linda Ellis is a comforting poem on living life to its fullest, despite the short time each of us has between day of birth and day of death. What a giftįrom the YouTube Channel RedFrost Motivation The Dash It’s so heartwarming to note that Frye did not copyright this funeral poem and in her words as a ‘gift to the world’. Frye poignantly captures how love will always keep us close to our loved ones, even in death. It resonates with many because of its simple, heartfelt message and calming words. This beloved and moving poem speaks of the power of grief but also offers peace and hope through reflection on everlasting remembrance. In addition, at the tail end of this blog, we have provided additional resources for your consumption. Whether you’re looking for something short and simple or more detailed and heartfelt, these poems should provide the perfect words of emotion and condolence during the service.

To make this easier, we’ve compiled a list of 10 poems that are especially meaningful for these moments. Life’s moments can be captured in many ways, a poem is a great way to stand out.įinding the right funeral poem/ memorial poem to commemorate a loved one can be a difficult task. A funeral poem just like a funeral service doesn’t have to be necessarily sad. What a better way to do so than by reciting or penning down a poem. Funerals and memorials are emotional moments meant to say goodbye and celebrate the memories of the departed.

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