Short Bereavement Verses
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When choosing one or more ( if the design allows it ) of the short verses, please keep in mind you will need the verse ID ( Visible in each verse box heading ex: SV-1, SV-22 )
SV-1
Come to me, all of you
who are tired from carrying your heavy loads,
and I will give you rest.
SV-2
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
SV-3
Don’t weep at my grave, for I am not there. I’ve a date with a butterfly to dance in the air. I’ll be singing in the sunshine, wild and free, playing tag with the wind, while I’m waiting for thee.
SV-4
Time cannot steal the treasures that we carry in our hearts. Nor ever dim the shining thoughts our cherished past imparts For the memories of the ones we loved still cast a gentle glow, To grace our days and light our paths, wherever we may go.
SV-5
Beautiful things in this life are manifold it’s true. We count the stars by thousands, the birds and flowers too. The sunsets and dawnings, rare beauties far and near, but all the wide world over, there’s just one ‘Mother Dear.
SV-6
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God can tell us why. It broke my heart to lose you but you didn’t go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God called you home.
SV-7
May He support us all the day long till the shadows lengthen and the evening comes and the busy world is hushed and the fever of life is over and our work is done; then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging and a holy rest and peace at last. Cardinal Newman.
SV-8
May there always be work for your hands to do. May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your window pane. May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
SV-9
We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us through out our lives, Until we meet again. So rest in peace Dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won
SV-10
Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace. Thee Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
SV-11
There is no night without a dawning, No Winter without a Spring, And beyond death’s dark horizon Our hearts once more will sing – For those who leave us for a while have only Gone Away Out of a restless, careworn world Into a ”Brighter Day” Helen Steiner Rice
SV-12
When God was making mothers, He must have made a fuss. He spent a lot of time on one And gave that one to us. Of all the gifts in life, However great or small, To have you as our mother Was the greatest gift of all. Because you were so special, No words could ever say How much we love and miss you, Today and every day
SV-13
O gentle and loving Saint Anthony, you whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my prayer to the ears of the infant Jesus, who loved to linger in your arms. One word from you and my prayer will be granted. Speak that word and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours.
SV-14
After Glow I’d Like The Memory Of Me To Be A Happy One. I’d Like To Leave An After Glow 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 When Life Is Done.
SV-15
Guardian Angel from heaven so bright, watching beside me to lead me aright. Fold thy wings round me and guard me with love. Softly sing songs to me of heaven above. Amen.
SV-16
We Give Our Loved Ones Back to God We give our loved ones back to God. And just as He first gave them to us and did not lose them in the giving, so we have not lost them in returning them to Him … for life is eternal, love is immortal, death is only a horizon … and a horizon is nothing but the limit of our earthly sight.
SV-17
We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain. To walk with us throughout our lives. until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one, And thanks for all you’ve done. We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.
SV-18
Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there. The gates of memory will never close We miss you more than anyone knows. With tender love and deep regret We who love you will never forget.
SV-19
All I ask is that you will remember me at Mass and Holy Communion. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
SV-20
In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, That no one could ever fill.
SV-21
When those we love go away, they never really leave us; they are with us now, wherever we are. Those whom we have cherished, live on forever, for love wraps itself around the heart. Although it’s difficult now, someday beyond our tears and all the world’s wrongs; beyond the clouds and all that we can see and touch, we shall all understand.
SV-22
We honor you for whom you were and the special things you’ve done… that made your life so rewarding and made you such a special woman. Your memories are ours to cherish as we fondly remember your ways… keeping you safely tucked in our hearts is where you’ll always stay.
SV-23
When God held out his precious hands To take you from you pain You stretched your weary hand right back. As He softly called your name “Come home with me,” he quietly said “Your pain will leave you soon. Just close your eyes and take my hand, we’ll quietly leave the room.”
SV-24
O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of Thy servants departed, the full remission of their sins, that through pious supplications they may obtain the pardon which they have always desired. Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.
SV-25
I believe in mystery and miracles and the magic of a new day. I believe in angels and natural wonders and the beauty inside people. I believe in rainbows and happy endings and dreams come true. I believe in a bright and shining tomorrow ahead for you.
SV-26
God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So He put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away, and although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
SV-27
Day is done, gone the sun, from the hills and from the sky. All is well, safely rest, safely rest, all is well. Fading light dims the sight, and a star gems the sky. Gleaming bright from afar, drawing nigh, falls the night. Dear one, rest!
SV-28
May Christ support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then in his mercy may he give us a safe lodging, and holy rest and peace at the last. Amen.
SV-29
If roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her much And when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.
SV-30
It’s so strange that those in need and those we love the best, are just the ones God called away and took them home to rest. But every time I think of Dad I seem to hear God say: “Have faith and trust my Promise You’ll meet again some day”.
SV-31
If we had all the world to give, we’d give it, yes, and more. To hear his voice, to see his smile and greet him at the door. But all we can do dear father, is go and tend your grave. And leave behind tokens of love To the best Dad that God made.
SV-32
When we remember your smile, it brightens up our day. And thoughts of your warmth and love, always smooth the way. Your gentle spirit is still with us, though you maybe gone. Sunny days and cool breezes, Always for you dear Mum.
SV-33
Things I feel most deeply are the hardest things to say. Dear Mum, I loved you always, in my own very special way. If I could have one lifetime wish, one dream that could come true. I’d pray to God with all my heart, someday I’ll be with you.
SV-34
Never say goodbye to love and let it pass away. Always hold me in your heart and think of me each day. For my love is always with you, from now until the end. For moments shared will never die and true love shall transcend.
SV-35
Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
SV-36
After the clouds, the sunshine, after the winter, the spring. After the shower, the rainbow, for life is a changeable thing. After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease. After life’s cares and sorrows, the comfort and sweetness of peace.
SV-37
Our father kept a garden, a garden of the heart. He planted all good things that gave our lives a start. He turned us to the sunshine, the seeds of what we’ll be. We are our father’s garden. We are his legacy.
SV-38
A butterfly captures our hearts from the moment they appear. They are vibrant and graceful as their presence lifts our spirits. Gone much too soon, they will never be forgotten.
SV-39
Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
SV-40
A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam. And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world. But then it flies again. And though we wish it could have stayed… We feel lucky to have seen it.
SV-41
I’ll never find another friend to take the place of you. No one will ever touch my life exactly like you do. No one who’s quite so thoughtful, no one I cherish so. No one will mean so much to me; I just wanted you to know
SV-42
Now the labourer’s task is over, now the battle day is past. Now upon the farther shore lands the voyager at last. Father, in Thy gracious keeping, leave us now thy servant sleeping.
SV-43
In our hearts your memory lingers, sweetly tender, fond and true. There is not a day dear Mother, that we do not think of you.
SV-44
You were a loving husband, a friend, so good and true. A better husband never lived, your equals are but few.
SV-45
A part of me she took with her but her love she left me to keep. So we will never really be parted, the bond is just too deep.
SV-46
We lost a dad with a heart of gold. How much we miss him can never be told. He shared our troubles & helped us along. If we follow his footsteps, we will never go wrong.
SV-47
Looking back with memories, upon the path you trod. We bless the hours we had with you and will leave the rest with God.
SV-48
Your life was one of kindly deeds, a helping hand for others needs. Sincere and true in heart and mind, beautiful memories left behind.
SV-49
A silent thought, a quiet prayer, For a special person in God’s care.
SV-50
Deep are the memories, precious they stay; No passing of time, can take them away.
SV-51
Those we hold most dear never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives.
