Beautiful funeral poems and readings for Mum

The bond between a mother and child is unique and irreplaceable, which is why the loss of a mother can be so devastating. It can leave you feeling lost, alone, and unsure of how to navigate life without the one person who has always had your back.

For all these reasons and more, is why it's so important to find the perfect way to honour your mother's memory and find comfort in the love and memories you shared together. Please find our selection of beautiful funeral poems for mum that you may want to consider using to honour her memory.

My Mother - by Carol Bodenham

Look up to the sky.

Now tell me what you see.

A cloud, the moon, possibly the sun.

Many answers there will be.

When I look up to the sky,

I'll tell you what I see.

I see my mother,

And she's looking back at me.

She tells me she didn't want to leave us,

But it was time for her to depart.

It was the hardest thing she had to do,

And it's breaking her heart.

She tells me we mustn't be sad

Because finally she's pain free.

She's found her place in heaven

Underneath a blossom tree.

She'll always be there to guide us

When we feel we've lost the way.

She'll always be there to comfort us

And wipe those tears away.

She'll always be there to share our joy

And laugh at the jokes we make.

In order to feel her presence,

Only a little imagination it'll take.

She may be in the form of a butterfly

Or simply a floating feather

Or hovering over like a busy bee

Or simply part of the weather.

You've all come here to say your farewell,

But for me it's not goodbye.

If I want to see her, all I have to do

Is look up to the sky.

Sweet dreams, Mam

The Dash - by Linda Ellis

I read of a man who stood to speak

at the funeral of a friend.

He referred to the dates on her tombstone

from the beginning…to the end.

He spoke of the memories they'd shared,

of the things she'd done while alive,

and all the struggles and the triumphs,

that filled the woman's life.

And he said that the most important thing

was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time

that she spent alive on earth.

And now only those who loved her

know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own,

the cars…the house…the cash.

What matters is how we lived and loved

and how we spend our dash.

If I Should Go - by Joyce Grenfell

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.

The Watcher - by Margaret Widdemer

She always leaned to watch for us

Anxious if we were late,

In winter by the window,

In summer by the gate.

And though we mocked her tenderly

Who had such foolish care,

The long way home would seem more safe,

Because she waited there.

Her thoughts were all so full of us,

She never could forget,

And so I think that where she is

She must be watching yet.

Waiting 'til we come home to her

Anxious if we are late

Watching from Heaven's window

Leaning from Heaven's gate.

Mothers are the Sweetest - by Nick Gordon

Our mother is the sweetest

Most delicate of all.

She knows more of paradise

Than angels can recall.

She's not only beautiful

But passionately young,

Playful as a kid, yet wise

As one who has lived long.

Her love is like the rush of life,

A bubbling, laughing spring

That runs through all like liquid light

And makes the mountains sing.

And makes the meadows turn to flower

And trees to choicest fruit.

She is at once the field and bower In which our hearts take root.

She is at once the sea and shore,

Our freedom and our past.

With her we launch our daring ships

Yet keep the things that last.

As We Look Back - by Clare Jones

As we look back over time

We find ourselves wondering...

Did we remember to thank you enough

For all you have done for us?

For all the times you were by our sides

To help and support us...

To celebrate our successes

To understand our problems

And accept our defeats?

Or for teaching us by your example,

The value of hard work, good judgement,

Courage and integrity?

We wonder if we ever thanked you

For the sacrifices you made.

To let us have the very best?

And for the simple things

Like laughter, smiles and times we shared?

If we have forgotten to show our

Gratitude enough for all the things you did,

We're thanking you now.

And we are hoping you knew all along,

How much you meant to us.

Afterglow - by Helen Lowrie Marshall

I'd like the memory of me

to be a happy one,

I'd like to leave an afterglow

of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo

whispering softly down the ways,

of happy times and laughing times

and bright and sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who grieve,

to dry before the sun of happy memories

that I leave behind when day is done.

Mothers are the emotional centre of our families, always there providing comfort, support and guidance. Our Mum's are the ones who were there from the start, who held our tiny hands as we took our first steps, who cheered us on at school plays and sports games, who gave us advice on everything from love to careers, and who loved us unconditionally, no matter what.

Funeral poems can be a powerful way to express your feelings and pay tribute to the important role your mother played in your life. Please find our selection of beautiful funeral poems for mum that you may want to consider using to honour her memory.

Whether you are writing a eulogy, sending a condolence card or have been asked to do a reading, if you are finding it hard to find the right words, we hope our selection of funeral poems for mum help you in your search.

If you are struggling with the loss of someone you love and don't feel like you have anyone to talk to, there are people that can help.

To find support:

Beyond Blue provides Australians with information and support to improve their mental health. Call 1300 22 46 36 or visit beyondblue.org.au for more information.
Lifeline Australia provides Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support. Call 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au for more information.
GriefLine listens, cares and supports people experiencing loss and grief, at any stage in life. Call 1300 845 6am to midnight AEST, 7 days a week.
MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours / 7 days a week.
Kids Helpline is a free 24/7, confidential and private counselling service Australia wide specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years. Call 1800 55 1800.
Life Supports Counselling provides Australians with experienced counsellors & psychologists in their local area Australia-wide. Call 1300 735... .