Inspirational Quotes For A Funeral Order Of Service

Introduction

Funerals are a poignant time to reflect on the life of a loved one and to find comfort in the memories shared. A funeral order of service booklet is a beautiful way to honour the departed, and including inspirational quotes can provide solace, hope, and a sense of peace to grieving hearts.

Below, we have compiled a selection of 40 inspirational quotes, each with a unique tone and meaning, to help commemorate the life of your loved one and offer comfort to those who are mourning.

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Quotes On Love And Remembrance

“Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day.“ – Unknown
“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.“ – Helen Keller
“Love knows no boundaries. While death may divide us physically, it can never erase the cherished memories we hold in our hearts.“ – Unknown
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.“ – Thomas Campbell
“The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.“ – Irving Berlin
“As long as there is love and memory, there is no true loss.“ – Cassandra Clare
“They may leave our lives, but they will never leave our hearts.“ – Unknown
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.” – Unknown
“You may be gone from my sight, but you are never gone from my heart.“ – Unknown
“Our memories of love and laughter will stay with us forever.“ – Unknown

Quotes on Life and Legacy

“The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.“ – Marcus Tullius Cicero
“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.“ – Maya Angelou
“Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them.“ – George Eliot
“Every life leaves a lasting imprint. Though gone from sight, they are forever present in our hearts and memories.” – Unknown
“The influence of a beautiful, caring soul lives on in the people they touched during their lifetime.” – Unknown
“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” – Albert Pine
“To live in the hearts we leave behind is to live forever.” – Carl Sagan
“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” – Benjamin Disraeli
“Lives are like rivers: Eventually they go where they must. Not where we want them to.” – Richard Russo
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Unknown

Quotes on Comfort and Peace

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” – Irish Proverb
“May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you and wish that you were here.” – Unknown
“Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.” – Unknown
“Grief is the price we pay for love.” – Queen Elizabeth II
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” – Unknown
“Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever.” – Unknown
“There is no footprint so small that it does not leave an imprint on this world.” – Unknown
“Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.” – Unknown
“The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow. For every challenge encountered, there is opportunity for growth.” – Unknown
“In the garden of memory, in the palace of dreams… that is where you and I shall meet.” – Lewis Carroll

Quotes on Hope and Eternity

“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” – Eskimo Proverb
“What is lovely never dies, but passes into other loveliness.” – Thomas Bailey Aldrich
“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.” – Rabindranath Tagore
“Goodbyes are not forever, are not the end; it simply means I’ll miss you until we meet again.” – Unknown
“To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die.” – Hazel Gaynor
“For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity.” – William Penn
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss
“Heaven is a place nearby, so there’s no need to say goodbye.” – Lene Marlin
“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.” – Unknown

Conclusion

Adding inspirational quotes to a funeral order of service booklet can offer comfort, evoke memories, and celebrate the unique journey of the loved one who has passed away.

These words of wisdom remind us that although our loved ones may no longer be physically present, their spirit, love, and influence continue to live on in our hearts and minds.

As you create your booklet, may these quotes bring you solace and serve as a beautiful tribute to the enduring legacy of your loved one.