25+ Bible Verses For Funerals

1 - John 14:1-3
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."

Explanation: Jesus promises a heavenly home for believers, offering comfort and assurance of eternal life.

2 - Psalm 23:1-4
"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

Explanation: This psalm of comfort speaks of God’s guidance and peace, even in times of grief and loss.

3 - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."

Explanation: God provides comfort in our sorrows, allowing us to be a source of comfort to others in times of grief.

4 - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him."

Explanation: This passage offers hope in the resurrection, encouraging believers to grieve with the assurance of eternal life.

5 - Psalm 34:18
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

Explanation: God is near to those who mourn, offering comfort and healing for the brokenhearted.

6 - Romans 14:8
"If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord."

Explanation: Believers find peace in knowing that in life or death, they belong to God and are in His care.

7 - 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."

Explanation: This verse offers a vision of hope for the future, where pain and death are no more in God’s eternal presence.

8 - Psalm 73:26
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Explanation: Even when we face loss, God remains our strength and eternal portion, sustaining us through grief.

9 - Philippians 1:21
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."

Explanation: Paul’s words remind us that while life is meaningful in Christ, death brings us closer to eternal joy with Him.

10 - Isaiah 41:10
"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."

Explanation: God promises His presence and strength, bringing comfort to those facing the sorrow of loss.

11 - John 11:25-26
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'"

Explanation: Jesus assures us of eternal life, offering hope to those who believe, even in the face of death.

12 - Psalm 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

Explanation: In times of grief, God is a source of refuge and strength, offering His help and presence.

13 - 2 Timothy 4:7-8
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day."

Explanation: This verse honors a life lived in faith, celebrating the promise of eternal reward for those who finish the race faithfully.

14 - Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Explanation: Jesus promises comfort to those who mourn, assuring them of God’s care in their time of loss.

15 - Romans 8:38-39
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Explanation: God’s love is unbreakable, providing assurance that not even death can separate us from Him.

16 - Psalm 90:1-2
"Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God."

Explanation: This verse reminds us of God’s eternal nature, offering a sense of stability and peace in times of grief.

17 - Revelation 14:13
"Then I heard a voice from heaven say, 'Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.' 'Yes,' says the Spirit, 'they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.'"

Explanation: Those who pass away in faith are blessed, finding rest and reward for their faithful service.

18 - Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
"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."

Explanation: This verse acknowledges the natural cycle of life and death, reminding us that both are part of God’s design.

19 - 1 Corinthians 15:42-44
"So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power."

Explanation: The promise of resurrection brings hope, affirming that believers’ bodies will be transformed in eternity.

20 - Lamentations 3:22-23
"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

Explanation: God’s mercy and compassion renew each day, bringing comfort and hope to those grieving.

21 - 1 Thessalonians 5:10
"He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him."

Explanation: Jesus’ death and resurrection ensure that we will live with Him eternally, providing peace beyond death.

22 - Job 19:25-26
"I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God."

Explanation: Job expresses confidence in eternal life, trusting that he will see God even after death.

23 - Psalm 121:1-2
"I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."

Explanation: In times of sorrow, we find help and strength in God, the Creator and sustainer of life.

24 - Isaiah 57:1-2
"The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death."

Explanation: This verse offers comfort, suggesting that the righteous find peace and rest with God beyond death.

25 - John 16:22
"So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."

Explanation: Jesus promises joy to come, encouraging those in grief to look forward to reunion and everlasting peace.

26 - 2 Corinthians 5:1
"For 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."

Explanation: This verse assures believers of a heavenly home, providing hope that life continues beyond death.

27 - Psalm 116:15
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants."

Explanation: God values the lives of His people, and their passing is precious to Him, showing His loving care.

28 - Philippians 3:20-21
"But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."

Explanation: Believers are reminded of their heavenly citizenship, with the promise of being transformed into glory.

29 - Psalm 23:6
"Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

Explanation: God’s love and goodness remain with us, and His promise of eternal life is a comfort to those who mourn.

30 - Isaiah 25:8
"He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken."

Explanation: God promises a future without death or sorrow, bringing hope to those who have lost loved ones.