The right verses for funerals can invoke celebration of a life well-lived or sorrow at the loss of a valuable and dearly loved friend or family member. These poems are popular for a reason.

Poetry and verses spoken at a funeral or memorial service is a wonderful way of expressing your love for the person being farewelled. A well chosen poem or verse can offer comfort, laughter and ...

Click here to read the full poem The verse was sent into the palace on a ... and the gender was often switched to make it suit the funeral of a man. It formed a preface to the order of service, and ...

Robin Gibb's widow Dwina read a heartfelt poem she had written for her husband at his funeral service today. In it, she told how "no treasure in the lands will replace his happy smile".