Short memorial verses

A light from our household has gone,A voice we loved is stilled,A place is vacant in our home,That never can be filled.

No matter how life changes,No matter what we do,A special place within our heartsIs always kept for you.

Loved with a love beyond all telling,Missed with a grief beyond all tears.

Each time we look at your picture,You seem to smile and say,Don’t be sad but courage take,And love each other for my sake.

God called your name so softly,That only you could hear,And no one heard the footstepsOf Angels drawing near.The golden gates stood open,God saw you needed rest,His garden must be beautiful,He only takes the best.

Just a prayer from the family who loved you,Just a memory fond and true,In our hearts you will live forever,Because we thought the world of you.

They Shall Grow Not Old

They shall grow not old,As we that are left grow old,Age shall not weary them,Nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sunAnd in the morning,We will remember them.

It does not take a special dayFor me to think of you,Each Mass I hear, each prayer I say,Is offered up for you.

Those who die in grace go no further from usthan to God, and God is very near.

Lonely is the home without you,Life to us is not the same;All the world would be like Heaven,If we could have you back again.

It was a sudden parting,Too bitter to forget,Only those who loved youAre the ones who will never forget.

Your life was one of kindly deeds,A helping hand for other’s needs,Sincere and true in heart and mind,Beautiful memories left behind.

A silent grief that’s in our hearts,No human eye can trace,For many a broken heart is hidBeneath a smiling face.

The happy hours we once enjoyed,How sweet their memory still,But death has left a vacant placeThis world can never fill.

Say A Prayer

Each time you think of me,Remember would you please,Whether standing at a bus stopOr in Church on your knees.It doesn’t need to be a long one,A little one will do,But say a prayer, any prayer,And I will watch over you.

Acknowledgement Verse

Perhaps you sent a lovely card,Or sat quietly in a chair.Perhaps you sent a funeral spray,If so we saw it there.Perhaps you spoke the kindest words,As any friend could say.Perhaps you were not there at all,Just thought of us that day.· · ·

We hold you close within our hearts,And there you shall remain,To walk with us throughout our livesUntil we meet again.

Eternal Rest

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord,And let perpetual light shine upon her.May she rest in peace. Amen.

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenityTo accept the things I cannot change,The courage to change the things I can,And the wisdom to know the difference.

O Sweet Jesus, for the sake of Thy bitter Passionand the sorrows of Thy Immaculate Mother,have mercy on his soul and let the lightof Thy countenance shine upon him.

We miss your smile, your joking ways,We miss the things you used to say,And when the old times we do recall,It’s then we miss you most of all.

He was a father so very rare,Content in his home and always there.On earth he toiled, in heaven he rests,God bless you, father, you were one of the best.

He never thought when leaving homeHe would never more return,That he in death so soon would sleepAnd leave us here alone.

Not gone from Daddy’s memory,Not gone from Mammy’s love,But gone to shine with JesusIn His beautiful home above.

Hold him, O Jesus, in Thy arms,And let him henceforth beA messenger of love betweenOur human hearts and Thee.

A grandmother's love is like no other,Patient, wise and true,Though she is gone to Heaven now,Her love still shines on you.

Grandmother, dear grandmother,You watched us grow with pride,Now in the arms of the Lord,You forever will abide.

Grandad, your garden and your stories,Your quiet steady ways,Live on within our memory,Through all our coming days.

He worked with strength, he loved with pride,A grandfather, a friend, a guide,Now his journey here is done,But in our hearts he still lives on.

Grandfather dear, we think of you,In silence and in prayer,And thank the Lord for lending usAn angel while you were there.

Two hearts as one, forever kind,Our grandparents live on in mind,Their love still guides us every day,Though they have gently passed away.

For all the years of love you gave,For all the joy you brought,We thank you both, our grandparents dear,For everything you taught.

May the Lord who called you homeward,Keep you both close as one,Grandparents dear, forever loved,Until our days are done.

We think of you together,As you always used to be,Side by side through all the years,Now side by side for eternity.

A son so loved, so quickly gone,Leaves a heartache no one can heal,Yet memories of the joy he brought,Are treasures we will always feel.

Lord, keep our son within Your care,Enfold him in Your love,Until the day we meet again,In Heaven up above.

Sleep on, dear son, and take your rest,God called you home, He knows what's best.

A daughter is a gift of love,That never fades away,Though you are gone, dear one, from us,You're with us every day.

Dear Lord, watch over our daughter,Hold her gently in Your hand,Until we meet again someday,In that eternal land.

A daughter's love lives on forever,In every memory, every prayer,Though gone from sight, never from mind,Forever in our care.

To the world you were my husband,To me you were the world,I miss you more than words can say,My flag of love, unfurled.

Lord, grant my husband eternal rest,And peace beyond all measure,Until the day we meet again,And love becomes forever.

We shared our lives, our hopes, our home,Now I must walk this road alone,But every step I ever take,Is taken for our love's sake.

To the world you were my wife,To me you were my world,Your loving smile, your gentle ways,Forever will unfold.

Lord, grant my wife eternal peace,And keep her in Your care,Until the day we meet again,In Heaven, over there.

A loving wife, a steady heart,A partner and a friend,Though we are parted for a while,Our love will never end.

A brother, a friend, a heart so true,We miss you more than words can do.

Lord, keep our brother in Your care,Grant him eternal rest,He was a treasure while he lived,And now with You is blessed.

We shared our childhood, laughs and tears,A bond that spanned so many years,Though you are gone, dear brother mine,Your memory keeps our hearts entwined.

No one can fill the space you left,No words express our pain,But every happy memory,Means you're with us again.

A sister's love, a sister's care,A bond that lasts beyond compare.

Lord, keep our sister in Your keeping,Grant her peace and gentle rest,She brought such joy while she was with us,Now with You she's truly blessed.

We shared our secrets, hopes and dreams,A closeness time cannot erase,Though you are gone, dear sister mine,No one could take your place.

No distance and no time apart,Could ever break a sister's heart,Though you are gone, we feel you near,Our sister, always, always dear.

A friend like you comes once in life,And stays forever in the heart.

Lord, we thank You for the gift,Of friendship, true and kind,Grant our friend eternal peace,And peace to those left behind.

Not just a friend but family,That's what you came to be,Though you are gone, your memory stays,A part of you in me.

True friends are the rarest gift,That life can ever send,We were blessed to call you ours,Our dear and faithful friend.

Ar Dheis Dé

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.May he be seated at the right hand of God.

Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh a hAnam

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.May she be seated at the right hand of God.

Go Ndéana Dia Trócaire

Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam.May God have mercy on his soul.

Ar Shlí na Fírinne

Tá sé imithe ar shlí na fírinne.He has gone the way of truth.

Solas na bhFlaitheas

Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a anam.The light of Heaven upon his soul.

Suaimhneas Síoraí

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam,Agus go lonraí solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi go deo.May God grant her eternal rest,And may the light of Heaven shine upon her forever.

Cuimhne Buan

Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.There will never be another like them.

So suddenly you left us,Without a word of goodbye,Our hearts were shattered in a moment,But our love will never die.

Lord, we did not have the chance,To say our last goodbye,Grant them peace and gentle rest,Now they are with You on high.

One minute here, the next you were gone,No warning, no time to prepare,The shock will stay with us forever,But so will the love that we share.

It was not the way we planned to part,No last word, no gentle sigh,But you left behind such precious love,That will never say goodbye.

Along the Quiet Shore

Along the quiet shore of time,Your love still walks beside us.Though waves may wash the prints away,No tide can part or hide us.

Our Guiding Light

When the road was hard to follow,Faith became our guiding light;Love remains upon the shoreline,With us still, beyond our sight.

Across the Tide

Across the tide, beyond our view,A faithful path remains;In every prayer and cherished thought,Your love walks with us again.

Love Leaves Its Mark

Though footsteps fade upon the sand,Love leaves its mark upon the heart.The shore may change with every tide,But memory will not depart.

In My Father’s House

In my Father’s house are many mansions;if it were not so, I would have told you.I go to prepare a place for you.

Blessed Are They That Mourn

Blessed are they that mourn,for they shall be comforted.

I Am the Resurrection

I am the resurrection and the life;he that believeth in me,though he were dead, yet shall he live.

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sweet Sacred Heart of Jesus,have mercy on his/her soul.Immaculate Heart of Mary,pray for him/her.

Merciful Jesus

Merciful Jesus, grant him/her eternal rest.Mary, Mother of God, pray for him/her.St Joseph, patron of a happy death,pray for him/her.

The Angelus Bell

When the Angelus bell rings out at noon,We pause, and think of you;We say a prayer and feel you near,As you would always do.

Psalm 27

The Lord is my light and my salvation;whom shall I fear?The Lord is the strength of my life;of whom shall I be afraid?

Into Your Hands

Into Your hands, O Lord,we commend the soul of Your servant.Grant him/her light, happiness and peace.

Away

I cannot say, and I will not sayThat he is dead. He is just away.With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand,He has wandered into an unknown land.

Grief Is the Price

Grief is the price we pay for love,and every tear we shedis a memory of the joyyou gave us while you lived.

Fear No More

Fear no more the heat o’ the sun,Nor the furious winter’s rages;Thou thy worldly task hast done,Home art gone, and ta’en thy wages.

Like the Tide

Like the tide upon the shore,You came and went too soon;But the sand will always hold the shapeOf a heart that loved us true.

The Garden Gate

The garden gate still swings ajar,The roses still climb high;And every bloom you planted thereRemembers you, as I.

A Life Well Lived

A life well lived, a job well done,A heart of gold, a gentle one;Rest easy now, your race is run.

Walk On

Walk on, walk on, the fields are green,The hills where you once stood;We’ll find you in the morning light,And all things kind and good.

The Light Still Shines

The light that shone in all you didHas not gone out — it livesIn every life you touched with love,In all the love it gives.

Forever in Our Hearts

Those we love don’t go away,They walk beside us every day;Unseen, unheard, but always near,Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Gone from our sight,but never from our hearts.

Loved beyond words,missed beyond measure.

Forever loved,forever missed,forever in our hearts.

Until we meet again,may God hold youin the palm of His hand.

Peace, perfect peace.

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

A gentle soul,at rest at last.

What we have once enjoyedwe can never lose;all that we love deeplybecomes a part of us.

Quietly rememberedevery day.

Your life was a blessing,your memory a treasure.

A Mother’s Love

A mother’s love is like a lightThat never fades away;It warmed us through our childhood yearsAnd guides us still today.

Mam

We had a mother, kind and true,No better in this world we knew;Her hands so busy, heart so warm,Our shelter through each passing storm.

Our Lady’s Care

Into Our Lady’s gentle careWe give our mother now;May Mary hold her close in HeavenAnd smooth her tired brow.

Her Kitchen

Her kitchen was the heart of home,The kettle always on;And though the house is quiet now,Her love is never gone.

A mother is someoneyou can never replace;a love that timecan never erase.

Her hands held us,her heart loved us,her prayers kept us.

Our Father

A quiet man, a gentle man,A father strong and true;He never sought a word of praiseFor all the things he’d do.

Dad’s Hands

Those hands that worked from dawn to dark,That mended, built and grew,Are resting now — their work is done,And we give thanks for you.

The Fields

He loved the fields, the cattle low,The hedges and the hay;God took him home to greener fieldsAt the closing of the day.

A Father’s Prayer

Lord, take our father to Your rest,The good man that he was;Reward the love he gave his own,And all he did for us.

A great man,a loving father,deeply missed.

Dad, your hand held oursfor a little while,your heart for ever.

Little Angel

A little angel came to stay,But could not stay for long;God gently called our darling homeTo sing an angel’s song.

Footprints on Our Hearts

Some come to us for just a while,Some only for a day;But small feet leave the deepest printsThat never fade away.

Precious One

Precious one, so loved, so small,You were the dearest gift of all.

Sleep Gently

Sleep gently, little one,In Jesus’ arms tonight;The stars will keep your watch for usUntil the morning light.

Held for a moment,loved for a lifetime.

Suffer the little childrento come unto me,for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Nana

Nana’s love was warm and wide,Her door was never shut;Her tea, her stories by the fire,Her blessings and her luck.

Granny’s Prayers

Granny’s prayers were said each nightFor every one of us;Now we say our prayers for her,With love and gratefulness.

Grandad

Grandad, with your kindly ways,Your stories and your smile,You made the whole world biggerFor every little child.

Grandad’s Walk

We’ll walk the lanes you walked with usAnd tell the tales you told;For love like yours, dear Grandad,Never does grow old.

Grandparents

Grandparents hold our tiny handsFor just a little while,But hold our hearts for everWith their wisdom and their smile.

Roots

You were the roots that held us firm,The branches where we grew;Our family tree will always bloomWith love that came from you.

Together Again

Together again in Heaven above,Reunited in God’s love.

Our Son

Our son, our pride, our joy, our boy,No words can say how much;We miss your laugh, your easy way,Your voice, your gentle touch.

A Son Remembered

God gave us a son to love,A gift beyond compare;He took him home too soon for us,But keeps him in His care.

A son, a brother,a friend to all —forever loved.

Gone Too Soon

You were taken far too soon,With so much left to do;But in the short time you were hereThe whole world knew of you.

Our Daughter

Our daughter, bright as morning sun,So loving and so kind;The light you brought into our livesWill never stay behind.

A Daughter’s Smile

A daughter’s smile, a daughter’s heart,God lent us for a while;We thank Him for each precious dayWe shared your gentle smile.

Our beautiful daughter,forever in our hearts.

A mother, a daughter,a sister, a friend —a love that has no end.

My Husband

You were my husband and my friend,My partner through the years;You shared my joys and calmed my fearsAnd dried away my tears.

Side by Side

We walked the road of life together,Side by side through every weather;Now you rest, my love, my own,Till God shall call me home.

Devoted husband,loving father,gone but never forgotten.

My Wife

My wife, my love, my dearest friend,The heart of all our days;I’ll hold you close in memoryAnd thank God for your ways.

Our Years

The years we shared were precious ones,Too quickly did they go;But every one I’d live againBecause I loved you so.

Beloved wife,devoted mother,treasured always.

Our Brother

A brother is a gift for life,A friend through thick and thin;We’ll miss the mischief and the laugh,The fun you always brought in.

Brother, Rest

Rest now, brother, your journey’s done,You walked it bravely, every one;God keep you safe till we all meetWhere every road and river meet.

A brother’s loveis never lost —it lives in every one of us.

Our Sister

A sister’s love is gentle, deep,A bond that time can’t break;We’ll hold you close in all we doAnd love you for your sake.

Sister in Heaven

God saw you tired and called you home,Dear sister, rest in peace;Our love goes with you on your wayAnd never will it cease.

Sisters by birth,friends by heart,never apart.

A Friend

A friend is one who knows your heartAnd loves you just the same;The world is poorer now you’re gone,But richer for your name.

Old Friend

Goodbye, old friend, the road was goodWe travelled side by side;I’ll raise a glass, I’ll say a prayer,And keep you close inside.

Friendship

True friends are never far apart,Though miles or years divide;For friendship lives within the heart,And there you will abide.

A true friend,a kind heart,a life that touched so many.

Without Warning

Without a warning, without a word,You left us in a day;God only knows how much we missThe one He called away.

Taken suddenly,loved eternally.

Suaimhneas Síoraí Tabhair Dó

Suaimhneas síoraí tabhair dó, a Thiarna,agus go lonraí solas suthain air.(Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon him.)

Ní Imeoidh Tú Uainn

Ní imeoidh tú uainn choíche,beidh tú i gcónaí inár gcroí.(You will never leave us;you will always be in our hearts.)