Sermons on Funeral Preparations:

Funeral Service: Step-Up

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 5, 2022

“Had I given up in that season of the loss of my first wife, had I given up and thrown [away] [God’s] strength and just started to living into addictions and living into my feelings and going out and living how I wanted to, I would not be living in the promises that I’m living today.”

The spiritual step-up is increasing one’s faith and prayer life and service to God when a tragedy or trial hits you, like the death of a loved one. Admittedly, when life gets too heavy, it's hard to step up, so Jesus invites us to lighten our load so we can take a step in faith. And, Anna, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36

Denomination: Catholic

A Funeral Sermon For A Godly Woman

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2022

This is the message delivered to a relatively large congregation present to honour a godly woman who recently died.

“Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. For surely it is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Patsy Ann Cundiff

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 2, 2024

Service for a Christain lady who has go to be with Jesus.

• Scripture: Job 19:25-27 My Redeemer Lives and so will Patsy Ann Cundiff Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Patsy Cundiff”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

A Living Funeral – A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2025

There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” This sermon was requested by a man given a few months to live on the topic of being a "living sacrifice."

Synopsis: There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” In this kind of funeral the “dearly departed” is still alive and is present at the ceremony. This kind of service become very popular in Japan and is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

C. L. Meredith Funeral

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 27, 2021

This is the sermon I preached at my father-in-law's funeral.

C. L. Meredith Funeral Introduction Memory is a gift God has given to us. Over the past few days, we all have chosen to remember this great man. We have reflected on our lives with him. We have cried. We may have recounted some of his legendary fishing stories. We have laughed. We have thought ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elogio Funeral Regreso A Casa

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 31, 2021

Resumen: Victoria era una anciana que creció en la iglesia y sirvió como anciana en la congregación en un momento. Su familia la amaba mucho y tenía el don de la hospitalidad. fallecido.

Victoria Anne Scott Todd Por Rick Gillespie- Mobley Salmo 139: 1-18 Juan 14: 1-6 22 de mayo de 2021 Cuando comenzó el año 2020, muy pocas personas sabían cuán dramático iba a ser un año. Espero que te hayas dado cuenta de que no pilló a Dios con la ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And The Resurrection: A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2023

It is at the time of death of a loved one that we must come to grips with our own mortality.

Because He preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 17:18) ? When we come to death, we have to grope with its consequences. The philosophers at Athens had groped in the dark to try and find meaning in life. When we have to face death at this place, we are forced to deal with the ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18, Revelation 14:13, Philippians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 6:34, Malachi 3:2, 2 Corinthians 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Graveside Jean Wells

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 16, 2025

Her life was a treasure from God.

Graveside Message for Jean Wells 1. Today we gather in love and reverence to honor the life of Jean Wells— • I believe jean was a woman whose faith was her compass, her guide in life. • I believe her kindness was her legacy, and whose quiet strength touched everyone she met. 2. Psalm 23 ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Life To The Full - A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 6, 2024

Jesus came to give us life, but not just any life, a life to the full. We may live a full life here on earth, but the full life Jesus is giving to us extends beyond the grave to our eternal home with Him.

Today, we have come to celebrate the life of xxxxx xxxxxxx (insert the deceased’s name here). In John 10, Jesus said: 7 …“I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10, Revelation 21:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Michael Chrisopher Dillon

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 15, 2025

Brief message for a man who recently wanted to be ready.

Funeral Service Michael Christopher Dillon • Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Michael Christopher Dillon • We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. • May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Eulogy Jewelyn Barnes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2013

This is a service for a woman loved by her family, she was not involved in church but the family stated she had a relationship with God.

Jeweln Yvonne Barnes by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 Jewelyn Barnes On August 6th, in a very small town called Columbia , in the heart of southern Mississippi, in the year 1936, God sent a little bundle of life and potential to Joe ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Even Better Home

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 7, 2009

Funeral sermon describing the believer’s heavenly home.

Funeral Service Last Monday—exactly a week ago—I was informed that Don was at home and not doing well. So I called Mary and she very graciously invited me to come over and visit Don. When I arrived at their house, Cindy showed me in. She took me to the Living Room where her mom and dad were. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

O Grave Where Is Your Victory?

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 3, 2016

This is a sermon I use for funerals

Death is something we tend to think very little about and yet if the Lord tarries we will all go by the way of the grave.  Death carries for most people the fear of what happens next and there is only one source that reveals the truth about life after death and that source is the Bible, Gods ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:49-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Paul Theiss on Feb 7, 2011

Funeral Sermon

“What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.” What a friend indeed. A friend that reached out to Rosa when she was just a little girl, and called her by name in her Baptism. A friend that got to know her as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Memorial For A Dear Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2017

A funeral message delivered on the death of a close friend. Though a good woman, she never professed Christ, nor did her family confess the Saviour. Nevertheless, they were good to me over a long period of time, showing respect for the Faith of Christ.

“Just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him” [HEBREWS 9:27, 28]. Among the most difficult services over ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist