Here is a collection of Dad funeral poems that can be used in funeral programs or read at services.

They are free to print out and use for personal use.

If you will be reading a poem out loud at a funeral or memorial service, we have some tips for using poems for funeral tributes.

What Makes A Dad

• God took the strength of a mountain,
• The majesty of a tree,
• The warmth of a summer sun,
• The calm of a quiet sea,
• The generous soul of nature,
• The comforting arm of night,
• The wisdom of the ages,
• The power of the eagle's flight,
• The joy of a morning in spring,
• The faith of a mustard seed,
• The patience of eternity,
• The depth of a family need,
• Then God combined these qualities,
• When there was nothing more to add,
• He knew His masterpiece was complete,
• And so, He called it ... "DAD!Ó
• Author Unknown

Dad

• We'll always remember
• that special smile,
• that caring heart,
• that warm embrace,
• you always gave us.
• You being there
• for Mom and us
• through good and bad times,
• no matter what.
• We'll always remember
• you Dad because
• they'll never be another one
• to replace you in our hearts,
• and the love we will always
• have for you.

He is Gone

• You can shed tears that he is gone,
• Or you can smile because he lived,
• You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,
• Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.
• Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
• Or you can be full of the love that you shared,
• You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
• Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
• You can remember him and only that he is gone
• Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on,
• You can cry and close your mind be empty and
• turn your back,
• Or you can do what he would want:
• smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
• David Harkins 1959

Crossing the Bar

• Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me!
• And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea,
• But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam,
• When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home.
• Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark!
• And may there be no sadness or farewell, When I embark;
• For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far,
• I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar.
• Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Grandfather Funeral Poems

Memories

• The love we have for Granddad
• Will never fade away.
• WeÕll think of him, our special friend
• Throughout each passing day.
• WeÕll walk into the room
• And see his empty chair;
• Although we know heÕs resting,
• WeÕll feel his presence there.
• The memories of his laughter,
• His warm and loving smile,
• His eyes so full of happiness,
• His heart that of a child.
• Memories are forever
• Be they laughter or of tears,
• Memories we will treasure
• Through all the forthcoming years.
• Author Unknown

Looking for more Grandfather or Dad funeral poems?

If you didn't find exactly what you were looking for here, try a website called FuneralPoemsandReflections.com All of the poems there are authored by Jilchristy Dee. They are beautiful contemporary poems. If you want a unique poem for a specific family member you will more than likely find it there. I was really impressed with her writing and her selection of memorial poems. There are many more Dad funeral poems there as well.

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