I am going to a funeral on Friday - can anyone recommend a nice poem or phrase I could write out on a card?

Question

Something that conveys a beautiful meaning for my best friend who died in his twenties. Thanks.

Answer 1

I am very sorry for your loss,, i added a link below with verses on it.  God Bless you.

the poem " Autum Rain".  

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on snow,

I am the sun on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there; I did not die.

This one is sweet also:

Not, How Did He Die, But How Did He Live?

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.

Answer 2

What greater honor, that when a man moves forward,

he leaves behind in each of us

the best of what he was.

Answer 3

"I am always with you."

When I am gone, release me, let me go.

I have so many things to see and do,

You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears,

But be thankful we had so many good years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess

How much you've given me in happiness.

I thank you for the love that you have shown,

But now it is time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must

Then let your grief be comforted by trust

That it is only for a while that we must part,

So treasure the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away for life goes on.

And if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near

And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear

All my love around you soft and clear

And then, when you come this way alone,

I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home".

Answer 4

My son read this at my mom's funeral last year.

Don't Stand at My Grave and Cry

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there

I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow

I am the diamond glints on snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain

I am the gentle Autumn rain

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds

In circled flight

I am the soft stars that shine at night

Do not stand at my grave and cry

I am not there

I did not die

Answer 5

~Seneca~

The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.

i'm very, very, very sorry for your loss = [