What type of poems are suitable to read at funerals?

Poems that honor the deceased by celebrating his life and positive traits are suitable for mourners to read at a funeral. Mourners can use poetry as a way to describe their personal relationship to the deceased and to share their happy or humorous memories of that person.

Those who do not want to write their own poem can find a poem that reflects a particular trait or interest of the deceased. For instance, mourners can choose a poem celebrating the beauty of nature for a deceased person who loved the outdoors, or they can choose a poem that discusses the importance of being charitable for a deceased person who was kind and giving in life.