Bible Verses for
Funerals
Comforting verses for a funeral or memorial — hope, rest, and the promise beyond death.
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.”
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
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Frequently asked
What are good Bible verses for funerals?
Scripture speaks to funerals in passages such as Revelation 21:4, Romans 14:8, Psalms 23:4. For example, Revelation 21:4 says, “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
What is a well-known Bible verse for funerals?
Revelation 21:4 — “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Which Psalm is for funerals?
Psalms 23:4 — “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”