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Ritters Rhyme and Reason

Category: Funeral Poems

Funeral Poems by David Ritter share words of comfort and peace for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. These heartfelt pieces are often read at funerals, memorials, and shared in obituaries across the world. Each poem honors life, celebrates memories, and offers gentle hope in hard times.

Popular poems such as Gone Fishing, Gone Hunting, Gone Golfing, and Gone Riding reflect the hobbies and passions of those remembered. Good-bye for Now brings comfort to people mourning a pet. Our Journey’s End supports anyone missing a lifelong partner.

If you need a meaningful poem for a funeral, memorial service, or keepsake, this collection provides simple words that help heal the heart and honor a life well lived.

Silhouette of a singer on stage with bright concert lights behind

Gone Rockin’ – A Poem by David Ritter

January 9, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason Featured Poetry Collection, Funeral Poems, Grief Poems Leave a comment

A memorial poem honoring those who loved music and the songs that keep memories alive. “Gone Rockin’” by David Ritter offers comfort, remembrance, and hope.

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Race cars driving forward on a track at night

Gone Racing – A Poem by David Ritter

January 9, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason Featured Poetry Collection, Funeral Poems, Sport Poems Leave a comment

A memorial poem honoring those who loved racing, speed, and the open track. “Gone Racing” by David Ritter offers comfort, remembrance, and hope.

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Airplane flying beneath golden clouds at sunset

Gone Flying – A Poem by David Ritter

January 9, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason Featured Poetry Collection, Funeral Poems, Grief Poems 2 comments

A memorial poem honoring those who loved flying, the open skies, and the freedom of flight. “Gone Flying” by David Ritter offers comfort, remembrance, and hope.

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Pool balls on teal felt pool table — header image for Gone Hustling memorial poem

Gone Hustling – A Poem by David Ritter

June 27, 2024 rittersrhymeandreason Featured Poetry Collection, Funeral Poems Leave a comment

A memorial pool poem by David Ritter for players, leagues, and those who keep the hustle alive. Perfect for funerals, obituaries, and remembrance.

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Silhouette of a golfer swinging a club at sunrise, symbolizing peace, reflection, and eternal rest.

Gone Golfing – A Poem by David Ritter

December 29, 2023 rittersrhymeandreason Funeral Poems, Grief Poems, Sport Poems 5 comments

Gone Golfing by David Ritter is a heartfelt memorial poem for those who loved the game and the peace it brought. This touching piece imagines heaven as a beautiful golf course where loved ones reunite to play one more round together.

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Motorcyclist riding down a misty mountain highway at sunrise, symbolizing freedom, remembrance, and peace beyond the road.

Gone Riding – A Poem by David Ritter

October 22, 2023 rittersrhymeandreason Funeral Poems, Grief Poems Leave a comment

Gone Riding by David Ritter is a heartfelt memorial poem for those who loved the freedom of the open road. It celebrates the spirit of bikers who’ve ridden their final miles on earth and now ride free in heaven, where the road never ends.

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Silhouette of a hunter carrying a rifle and deer antlers at sunset, symbolizing remembrance, peace, and the spirit of the hunt.

Gone Hunting – A Poem by David Ritter

July 28, 2023 rittersrhymeandreason Funeral Poems, Grief Poems Leave a comment

Gone Hunting by David Ritter is a touching tribute to those who found peace in the woods and joy in the hunt. Written with warmth and remembrance, this poem honors fathers, grandfathers, sons, and friends who have gone ahead to a better place — where every season is hunting season.

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Don’t Cry For Me – A Poem by David Ritter

January 22, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Funeral Poems Leave a comment

A comforting memorial poem by David Ritter about Heaven, reunion, and eternal life with loved ones.

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Man fishing by a peaceful lake surrounded by trees and reflection of clouds, symbolizing peace, remembrance, and eternal rest.

Gone Fishing – A Poem by David Ritter

October 1, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Funeral Poems, Grief Poems Leave a comment

A heartfelt memorial poem celebrating a life well-lived and the peace of eternal rest. Gone Fishing reminds us that those we love are never truly gone — they’ve simply cast their line in heaven’s calm waters.

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A woman standing above the clouds at sunrise, holding someone’s hand as she leads them forward, symbolizing love, guidance, and farewell.

Never-ending Love – A Poem By David Ritter

July 21, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Funeral Poems Leave a comment

A touching farewell poem about eternal love, guiding the heart through grief and offering hope beyond goodbye.

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David Ritter — Poet & Author

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Here you'll find poems born from life's trials and blessings. I hope they speak to your heart as they've spoken to mine.

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  5. FATHER OF THE BRIDE (2.8k)
  6. THE FORK IN THE ROAD (2.4k)
  7. ONE LAST WALK (2.2k)
  8. I DON’T KNOW (2.0k)
  9. A SPECIAL GIFT (1.9k)
  10. DON’T CRY FOR ME (1.8k)
  11. A LEGACY OF LOVE (1.7k)
  12. GOOD-BYE FOR NOW (1.5k)

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