This poem was written by Christina Rossetti in 1849 when she was still a teenager. A classic poem of remembrance and mourning, the words remind us that love is eternal – a fitting funeral poem for a grandma who meant so very much.

This longer poem could be a good funeral reading for Nan if you’re happy to speak for a little longer. It talks about a Grandma who was always there for support and comfort and who will never be forgotten. God Saw You Getting Tired – Anonymous Aunty Roachy, say, “My granmodder tell me say dat fi her granmodder tell har say dat Nanny Town and Compong Nanny an moore Tung Nanny was de selfsame Nanny. Mmmm. Nanny by Laura White also has religious references, mentioning angels and golden gates. It offers the comforting reminder that your Nan knew how much she was loved and that her spirit has passed to a good place. More funeral poems for GrandmaYour ancestor, Cubbitch, dat yuh shoulda proud a, an stop holler ‘baaa, baaa’ an holler ‘tallawah’!” An my granmodder tell me say fi-her granmodder tell har say dat a fihar granmodder did tell har say, a so!” Mostly attributed as “author unknown,” poet Melissa Shreve said she wrote this poem for her grandma’s funeral. It comforts the grieving with beautiful thoughts of a new life in Paradise, free from earthly pain. Yes, tief weh de slave from de plantations by night, give dem safe passage pass Nanny pos into Nanny Town.

Nanny the Maroon was a Jamaican slave born to the Asante people in the late seventeenth century. Today, she is a Jamaican National Hero, for her role in founding the Nanny Town community. She escaped from slavery with several close friends and fled to Blue Mountain, where she scouted out strategic locations to build communities for escaped slaves. Once British soldiers caught on and discovered the location of many escaped slaves, they brought down the might of their military onto the town. Nanny chose the location well, however, and the town proved impossible to capture, despite overwhelming numbers of odds in favour of the British. Finally, peace was agreed upon, and the community survived and thrived. All like de day when she feel de danger dat di way into Nanny Town was not secret no longer an de soldier-dem was marchin in, she soun de abeng message to her followers, an tell dem fi pull foot cross de hills, keep to de mountain, put plenty mountains between dem an dis mountain, an fine a new hidin place, an den she start fi set fire to de town an soun de abeng again, an she, “Stay free! Stay free!” This next gorgeous poem was submitted to us by an Love Lives On reader and we absolutely love it. It was written in memory of his first wife who passed away from Lupus but is applicable to anyone grieving the loss of a grandma. Last Journey You taught me more about life than anyone at all.
And were always available, anytime I would call.
I shed a tear because my “Nana’s” gone.
Now somehow I’ll find the strength to go on. This poem was originally thought to be “author unknown”, but David Harkins claimed his authorship after it was chosen by the Queen for the Queen Mother’s Royal funeral in April 2002.This religiousfuneral poem doesn’t talk directly about grandmothers, but it’s a good choice for someone who lived a long and full life. While it notes that loss can be heart breaking, it reminds us that your loved one is at peace now. Nanny – Laura White We love this next funeral poem as it highlightsthe importance of celebrating your Grandma’s life and legacy. This funeral poem invites us to not focus onher death, but to find comfort in all the wonderful things that she did her time with us. She Is Gone The history of the Crimean War, a natural topic in an English classroom environment, would be missing some of its significance if Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole were not mentioned — except that Nightingale was British and Seacole was Jamaican, and this makes all the difference. Florence Nightingale was a highly reputable and devoted nurse during the Crimean War, known for making rounds in the middle of the night (with her lamp) to care for wounded soldiers. Seacole performed a similar task, setting up a British- style hotel area near the battlefields so soldiers could recover their health in a comfortable and familiar environment. Both women came to great repute during the war among soldiers, who were grateful for their commitment — but the speaker is only learning about Nightingale, amidst nonsensical stories of Robin Hood and “ole King Cole.”

This delightful poem is a perfect funeral poem for a grandma who was a lot of fun. It is written from the point of view of a woman who wants to make up for the "sobriety" of her youth in mischievous older age. There are many beautiful songs, hymns and quotes, but it can be extra meaningful to read a funeral poem for Nan that expresses just how special she was. It’s since become a funeral favourite, because its uplifting words remind us how important it is to celebrate our nan’s life instead of focusing on her death.

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With words that remind us of the care she took of her family, this is a wonderful funeral poem for a nana. This selection of beautiful funeral poems reflect on the precious legacy of grandmothers, from the life experiences that shaped them, to the love and joy they brought us. Some funeral poems for grandmother are bittersweet and poignant, while others may bring to mind happy memories of a woman who was fearless or funny and certainly unique. 1. Memories in The Heart (author unknown) We may find comfort is picturing our beautiful Grandma being welcomed in heaven and being reunited with loved ones who have passed before her. This sweet and simple funeral poem captures this sentiment. Nanny This moving verse has a comforting message and is a good funeral poem for Nan. The words reminds us how talking and remembering can keep someone alive in our hearts, long after they are gone.