If you’re reading this, you’re almost certainly dealing with a difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss. The USCCB reminds us that funerals “offer worship, praise, and thanksgiving to God for the gift of a life which has now been returned to God, the author of life and the hope of the just.” Death not being the final answer has been a component of the Christian faith since Jesus rose from the dead. The Nicene Creed makes it very clear: “I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.” Bible verses can also remind us that funerals are not truly the end. As difficult as the process of planning and attending a funeral is, there is some inexorable beauty that shines through the darkness: We celebrate a life knowing that death is not the end, and that Jesus conquered death.
Let Hallow help you pray when you’re seeking Bible Verses for funerals.
No matter what you’re facing or what you’re feeling, God is not far from you. We draw especially close to God when we spend time reflecting on Scripture.
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
James 1: 2-5
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned…”
2 Corinthians 4: 8-9
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die…”
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-4
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
Proverbs 16: 3
Hallelujah! Blessed the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commands. His descendants shall be mighty in the land, a generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in his house; his righteousness[b] shall endure forever. Light shines through the darkness for the upright; gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
Psalms 112: 1-4
If spending some time with these bible verses for funerals sparked a desire inside of you to dive more deeply into God’s Word, consider exploring Hallow’s guide to Lectio Divina.
Lectio Divina is a meditative way of reading the Bible where we open our hearts and minds to try to understand how God is speaking to us personally through the Scripture we read.
It’s not Bible study or simply analyzing text. Rather, Lectio Divina recognizes that Scripture can become God’s living Word for each of us.
Psalms for Funerals
You can also consider exploring the Psalms, some of the most popular and inspirational chapters of the entire Bible.
Hallow has a full guide on how to pray with Psalms.
Psalms for Funerals and all Psalms are available inside of the Hallow app, narrated by Bishop Robert Barron.
Thanks for spending a few minutes in prayer and reflection with Hallow.