Eulogy Poem for Mother

by Sharon Catley
(Canada)

A rainbow of hope

A rainbow of hope

The funeral or eulogy poem below was written by Canadian poet Sharon Catley to honor her mother Alberta Stoley.

She kindly sent it with the thought that others may like to use it. If you do please acknowledge her as its writer.

Journey's End


Rest your head, my weary traveler
This earthy journey is at an end.
Say goodbye to those who'll mourn you
Acquaintance, family, friend.

Steadfast wife and noble mother
All your duties are complete
Your reward a new adventure
Take this gift and be at peace.

Leave behind the tears of loved ones
Lay your heavy burden down
Cast aside your worn out body
Pain and suffering be gone.

Just ahead someone is waiting
Who has passed through Heaven's door
Anticipating your arrival
A celebration is in store.

Prepare to step beyond the curtain
Separating life from death
Answers to all life's mysteries
This and more you shall possess.

Thoughts of you will bring us comfort
You're in our hearts, you are not gone
And in our time we'll come to join you
One last farewell and journey on.


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Eulogy Poem for Mother
by: Mary Youngblood

I love this poem! Would love the read this aloud at my mother in laws funeral service, and of course I would give credit to the talented author.
Thank you!
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Mary, please do!

I'm sure Sharon Catley, the person who wrote the poem and sent it to me to publish, would be honored to have you read it.

Kind regards,
Susan
"Journey's End"
by: Patricia

Dear Sharon,

should like to translate your poem in Italian to share it - along side its original written in our native English language - w/ an Italian friend who lost her mother only yesterday.

Tried offering to do so on 'Poem Hunters' where I checked off appropriate box therein set up, but sth went wrong w/ reg. code. I've also sent 'Poem Hunters' an e-mail expressing same interest and availabilty - also like to translate it into French.

Kind regards,
Patricia
Canadian expat living in north-central Italy - retired liceo and university teacher, freelance interpreter and translator busy also editing dissertations, theses and research papers
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Patricia, I'm sure Sharon Catley, the person who wrote the poem, would be delighted to have it translated into Italian, or any other language.

She sent it to me (Susan, owner operator of this site) to help others, and what you're intending to do, is just that.

Kind regards,
Susan
My mother was a singer
by: Anonymous

I put your poem to music and sang it to my Mom.

Thanks.

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Wow! That sounds wonderful. What a lovely thing to do for her!

Would you like to share it? Do you have a recording? I'm sure a lot of people would love to hear it.

Contact me through the form on my about me page to let me know.

Many thanks,
Susan
For my Mum
by: Steve

Dear Sharon, hoping I can use your heartfelt poem for my Mum's funeral next week. It says it all and I may struggle, which is not like me!

Please do Steve.
I hope the reading goes well for you.
Kind regards,
Susan
This is a beautiful poem
by: Lavelle

This is a beautiful poem and I would be honored to use this at my son's grandmother's funeral. Thank you.

Please do go ahead. It's perfect for that.
Kind regards,
Susan
Beautiful
by: Sandeepthi

A beautiful poem to commemorate one's journey.
With your permission I would like to read out this poem in my grand mother's memorial service.
Thank you,
Regards,
Sandeepthi

Hi Sandeepthi,
Susan here, who runs this website. You are most welcome to read the poem.
Journey's End
by: Anonymous

My mother in law just passed away and I would be honored if I could read this at her service. A few are speaking and this clearly defines my feelings I have for my mother in law.
Sincerely humble.
For my precious childhood friend, Linda Gail
by: Barbara Jo

My heart is hurting tonight as I try to write comforting words for a memorial service. My forever childhood friend passed suddenly and I feel heartbroken. I didn’t get to see her the last few years. Now I meet her adult daughters at the memorial service soon.

I hope I can read your poem for her daughters m. I pray I can read it without crying.

Thank you for allowing others to use this gorgeous writing.
Barbara Jo
Please allow me to use
by: Samson

This poem is so touching. It comforts me as I go through its Wordings. I'm preparing a eulogy for a mentor's funeral. Can I use it in the closing portion of my piece and further share it on a social medium?

Hi Samson
As I've said to others: yes, of course you may use it. Sharing it is fine too.
Kind regards
Susan
may i please use
by: Anonymous

this poem brings so much more comfort for me as i loss my mom last month due to cancer, may i please use the poem?

Of course you may use it. That's what it's there for. We're glad it's of comfort to you.
Susan
Simply beautiful
by: Max

Mommy passed a week ago and we are preparing for the funeral this weekend. This poem expresses exactly what I want to say to her as she journeys from this world to the next.

Thank you.
My tears
by: Sharon

My mum passed over on 6 March 2019 from Alzheimer's disease. I have to say the eulogy at her service but I'm struggling to find words that seem apt. May I use your beautiful poem as a basis for my last words to her please? Thank you.

Of course! Please do so with our blessing.
Kind regards,
Susan
A Life Lost
by: I.

Came across your poem when trying to determine what to say at my brother's eulogy.

Asking your permission to say the poem for your mom, if I do use it when the time comes.

Thank you.

Please go ahead. The poem is here for people to use.
Kind regards,
Susan
Mom's Passing
by: Anonymous

This is so fitting I would be honored if you allowed me to use for my Mothers funeral.

Of course you may use it.
You are most welcome to.
Kind regards,
Susan
Permission to use your poem
by: Karina

My mother passed away last week . I loved her so much and would love to read your poem at her funeral. Thank you Karina

Please do read it. You are most welcome to.
Kind regards,
Susan
Friend
by: Andrew

A poem from the heart. I love it and it is so befitting my dear friend's life. May I have your permission to use it when the time comes?

Hi Andrew,
Please go ahead. The poem is here for people to use.
Kind regards,
Susan
Journey's End
by: Audrey

Would love to read this poem at my Mom's Memorial Service. Thank you.

You are most welcome to.
Kind regards,
Susan
The most beautiful poem
by: Kathy

As I read this beautiful poem and as tears rolled down my cheeks, I want you to know that this is so helpful at this time. Thank you so much. I need to say a eulogy and am working up the strength.

Kathy
Please may I use this?
by: Anonymous

Hi,
What beautiful words! Please may I use your poem for my Mum's eulogy? She passed away last week from a brain hemorrhage.

Of course you may.
Kind regards,
Susan
Thank you
by: Simowibowo

Our mother passes away real suddenly in less than 24 hrs from the first signs.
We're having problems trying to say our final farewell. This poem describe her so beautifully.
Please give us permissions to use this in our eulogy.

Thank you
The Simowibowos

Of course you have permission. Please use the poem with our blessings.
Kind regards,
Susan
Permission to use poem
by: Anonymous

My mother's service is tomorrow and I am having trouble putting words to paper. May I use your poem to do so?
Thank you.

Hi there,
Of course you may use the poem.
We're happy that it expresses what you want to say about your mother, and that you found it.
Kind regards,
Susan
Permission to use your poem
by: Paul

Hi,
My mother passed way this week on 20.6.2017. Her funeral is next Tuesday 27th of this month. May I use your poem please at her funeral?
Thank you,
Paul

Hi Paul,
Please go ahead. The poem is here for people to use.
Go well,
Susan
Permission to use poem
by: Kathy

Oh, such a beautiful poem! My mother passed yesterday and I would very much love to use your beautiful poem. Words are so hard for me.

Hi Kathy,
Please go right ahead and use the poem.
As I've said before in response to similar requests, that's exactly what the person who wrote the poem wanted.
I'm glad you've found it and that it will help you express what you want to say about your Mother.
Kind regards,
Susan
Permission to use
by: Glenn

After searching for the right words to use for my mother's eulogy, I came across your beautiful poem. With your permission I would love to recite it at her funeral. Thank you, Glenn.

Hi Glenn,
Please go right ahead and use the poem.
Kind regards,
Susan
Permission to use
by: Alan

This has to be one of the most beautiful poems I have ever read, and if you will allow it I would like to read as part of my eulogy at my mothers funeral.

Hi Alan,
Susan here. Please see my comments in response to similar requests. You are most welcome to use the poem.
Kind regards,
Susan
So perfect
by: Vickie Smith

My mother passed 2 days ago. She was 1 month shy of 92. Thank you for permission to use your poem. I will it use it at the end of her obituary. So beautiful. Thank you.
Thank you
by: Ashley

When I clicked the link and it brought me to this poem, I said to myself this is perfect. I immediately got teary eyed as soon as I started reading it. As I continued to read, all I could think about was my grandmother passing a few days ago and I knew that I had to get permission to use this poem because it describes everything as to how I feel right now. I would love to use this poem as the eulogy at my grandmother's funeral. Please, and thank you so much.

Hi Ashley,
It's Susan here, the person who runs this website. I'm sure Sharon, the person who wrote this poem, would be very happy for you to use it. Please go ahead with our blessing (hers and mine),
Kind regards,
Susan
To Anonymous
by: Sharon Catley

Yes! Please use any portion with my blessing.
May I?
by: Anonymous

Can I use some of your lines for my eulogy essay?
It would be a great help thanks.

Note from Susan
Please go ahead. I'm sure Sharon Catley, the poet who wrote it, would be happy for you to use her work.
Kind regards,
Susan
Journey's End
by: Bob R.

A heartfelt rendering poem. My dearly departed will love this read on her eulogy.
So beautiful
by: Susanne

So beautifully written. Thank you for sharing.
Journey's End
by: Marie Alderman

Thank you for this lovely Poem. With your permission I will be reading it at my Aunt's Funeral. I find the words express what I think, will be appropriate for all.
Sincerely,
Marie Alderman from Nova Scotia

Note from Susan
Marie I'm sure Sharon, the poet, would be delighted if you used her poem. Please go ahead. I hope it all goes well for you.
Kind regards,
Susan
Sharon's poem
by: Anonymous

Thank you. This poem has really helped.
Thank you
by: Ann

Thank you so much for publishing this eulogy poem. I had been searching for the perfect words to say and finally find this the night before the funeral. I read it at my mother's funeral yesterday. It perfectly encapsulated the things I had said to my mother as she lay dying. Many of the people who attended the service said how moved they were by it.
Perfect poem for my Mum
by: Christine Brennan

Thank you for this lovely thoughtful and meaningful poem. It was just a perfect way of saying farewell to my Mum who had ended her days as a very disabled and lonely lady. She missed my Dad so much and just wanted to be with him in heaven. Once again thank you .
Thanks for Inspiration
by: PSO

Sharon Catley many thanks for your inspirational Poem, which gave me insights to write up my cousin sister's eulogy who passed in on 2015 Christmas eve. I wish to include your Poem at her funeral Mass on 29/12/2015 with acknowledgement.
Journey's End
by: Sharon

What a wonderful poem, it encompasses a mother's life, her triumphs and turmoils, and the reward awaiting her in the next chapter of her journey.
Thank you.
Thank you for using my poem
by: Sharon Catley

Your comments are all so kind and my Mother would be proud that you liked the poem I wrote for her. I read it to her while she was in hospice and with tears in her eyes she said that no-one had ever written her a poem before.

If anyone needs to use it for a friend I suggest changing the line "Steadfast wife and noble Mother" to "Steadfast friend and Noble spirit" or for a father "Steadfast husband, Noble Father" These are just suggestions and please feel free to change it in any way that it may better suit the occasion - I will not mind.

Once again, thank you.
Beautiful poem
by: Nancy

Thank you for a beautiful poem about mothers.
Great
by: Anonymous

A beautiful poem straight to the point.
Journey's End
by: Veronica

A very fitting end to my mother's eulogy. It sounded like it had been written for her. So beautiful. Thank you so much.
Journey's End
by: Rose

Your poem expresses all the feelings that we have for our mother. Thank you and God bless you.
Journey's End
by: Ann

A childhood friend has just asked me to do the eulogy for her mother. Your poem "Journey's End" is the perfect closing for my eulogy. I'll certainly give you credit. Thank you so much.
Splendid
by: Obinna

Your write up is out of this world; well written. Keep your good work going.
Eulogy
by: Anonymous

Perfectly conveys ones feelings. Absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful
by: kkr

A very beautiful poem, thank you.
Beautiful
by: Beulah

This is one of the most beautiful poems I have ever read, thank you.

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