The best Bible verses for funerals include passages about God's love, strength, and guidance. This page features 15+ carefully curated Scripture passages for funerals, each selected for its relevance and depth. Read, save, and share the perfect verse for your situation.
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”"Revelation 21:4
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”"Revelation 21:4
"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."Psalms 23:4
"In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you."John 14:2
"Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;"John 11:25
"Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands."2 Corinthians 5:1
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,"Romans 8:38
"Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope."1 Thessalonians 4:13
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."Isaiah 41:10
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."John 14:27
"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail."Lamentations 3:22
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,"2 Corinthians 1:3
Occasions ask something specific of scripture. A verse chosen for funerals is usually going to be read aloud, printed in a program, or spoken to someone at a moment they will remember for a long time — which rules out passages that need three sentences of setup before they land.
These 15 are the verses most often chosen for funerals, and they are chosen for good reason: each one makes sense on first hearing, carries its meaning without commentary, and speaks to the moment rather than around it.
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The most-cited Bible verses for funerals are Revelation 21:4, Psalms 23:4, John 14:2. This page collects 15 of them, each with its full passage, context and the text in six translations.
Read the verse in its surrounding passage before you use it — a verse that fits in isolation sometimes says something different in context. Compare two translations where the wording is unclear, and pick for the person who will read it rather than for the theme.
Scripture returns to funerals across both testaments rather than settling it in one passage, which is why the verses on this page do not all say the same thing. Read together they give a fuller answer than any single verse does.
There is no single best translation. The NIV and NLT read most naturally and communicate well to someone outside the church; the ESV and NASB stay closer to the original wording; the KJV carries the phrasing most people recognise. Every verse here links to a page showing all six side by side.
More than any page can list. This one carries the 15 that are most often turned to for funerals, chosen so each stands on its own and links through to the full chapter it belongs to.