Memorial bookmarks are small, laminated bookmarks or cards that are often distributed at funerals or memorial services to serve as a keepsake in remembrance of a loved one who has passed away.
These bookmarks can be placed in books, kept as a memorial in a special place, or used as a bookmark in daily reading materials. They offer a tangible connection to the departed and can provide comfort and solace to those who are grieving.
Here are a few top popular poems that you can consider for funeral memorial bookmarks:
1. “Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep” by Mary Elizabeth Frye
“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.”
2. “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.”
3. “Miss Me, But Let Me Go” by Anonymous
“When I come to the end of the road,
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free?”
4. “Remember” by Christina Rossetti
“Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay.”
5. “A Silent Tear” by Gaynor Llewellyn
“Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me.
Just sit and relax and you will find
I’m really still there inside your mind.”
6. “To Those Whom I Love and Those Who Love Me” by Anonymous
“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 tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.”
7. “Gone, Yet Not Forgotten” by Anonymous
“Gone, yet not forgotten,
Although we are apart,
Your spirit lives within me,
Forever in my heart.”
8. “Success” by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch,
Or a redeemed social condition;
This is to have succeeded.”
9. “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.”
10. “Peace” by Anonymous
“Peace is the thought I leave behind,
When you recall my name and face.
Remember me with love and smiles,
For I have found my resting place.”
Incorporating small, meaningful poems into funeral bookmarks is important because it adds a deeply personal and comforting element to the memorial. Poems have the power to express emotions in a way that can soothe the grieving heart, offering solace to family and friends.
A short verse captures the essence of the deceased, reflecting their personality or values, making the tribute more meaningful. These poetic verses also invite moments of reflection, helping mourners find meaning and peace during difficult times.
Often, poems convey emotions that mourners may struggle to put into words, providing an eloquent expression of love and loss.
After the service, the memorial bookmarks serve as a source of ongoing emotional support, as its message of remembrance continues to comfort loved ones. It’s a small but significant detail that makes the funeral more intimate and personal. Moreover, it adds depth to the tribute, making the memory of the loved one more poignant.
Through the simple yet powerful words of a poem, a memorial bookmarks becomes more than just a funeral stationery, it becomes a lasting symbol of love, remembrance, and hope.
