Bible Verses for Funerals

Hand-picked verses for the occasion — to read, share, or write in a card.

John 14:1

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.
John 14:2

In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.
Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.”
Psalms 23:4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Matthew 5:4

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
2 Corinthians 5:8

We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.
John 11:25

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.
1 Thessalonians 4:14

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.
Psalms 147:3

He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
Isaiah 41:10

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.