When a family walks through your doors, they are often searching for the right words.
Words that honor a life. Words that bring comfort. Words that help say goodbye.
At Ritter’s Rhyme & Reason, I’ve spent years writing poems that are used in funeral services, printed in programs, and included in obituaries across the country. These pieces are simple, heartfelt, and written to connect in moments that matter most.
Because those moments matter so much, this page was created to give funeral homes a simple, reliable way to access meaningful poetry for the families you serve.
What I Offer
I provide memorial poems that help families express love, remembrance, and peace during difficult times.
Each poem is:
• Easy to read and understand
• Comforting without feeling overwhelming
• Suitable for a wide range of services and beliefs
• Designed to fit naturally into funeral programs and printed materials
Featured Resource: Complete “Gone” Series Bundle
One of my most requested collections is the “Gone” Series. Each poem reflects a loved one’s favorite pastimes while offering a sense of peace, connection, and continuation.
This bundle is the complete collection, designed for funeral homes that want trusted, ready-to-use poetry available when families need it most.
What Makes This Bundle Different
This bundle gives you a complete set of memorial poems that can be used across a wide range of services.
Each piece is professionally formatted and ready to use, so there is no need to adjust sizing or recreate layouts.
It allows you to keep meaningful, dependable poetry on hand while focusing your time and attention on the families you serve.
What’s Included
Inside the Complete “Gone” Series Collection, you’ll receive:
• Gone Fishing (link)
• Gone Hunting (link)
• Gone Riding (link)
• Gone Golfing (link)
• Gone Rockin’ (link)
• Gone Racing (link)
• Gone Flying (link)
• Gone Hustling (link)
“Each poem is also available individually. This bundle provides all 8 poems together in ready-to-use formats for ongoing funeral home use.”
Each poem includes:
• 8.5 x 11 PDF for full-page programs
• 8 x 10 PDF for framing or display
• 5 x 7 PDF for memorial cards or inserts
• Word document for light editing and placement in obituaries or layouts
All files are organized in a single ZIP download for easy access.
Usage for Funeral Homes
This bundle allows you to:
• Include poems in funeral programs
• Add poems to obituary layouts
• Print and share with families
• Offer them as part of your service options
👉 One-time purchase. Use across multiple services.
Usage Guidelines
To protect the work while allowing meaningful use, please follow these guidelines.
Permitted:
• Funeral programs
• Obituaries
• Memorial handouts
• Sharing with families for personal use
Not permitted:
• Resale of the poems in any format
• Use on products for sale (plaques, framed prints, merchandise, etc.)
• Commercial redistribution outside of your services
Why Funeral Homes Use These Poems
Funeral homes across the country use these poems because they:
• Speak plainly and from the heart
• Help families express what they may struggle to say
• Provide comfort without adding complexity
• Fit naturally into both traditional and modern services
About the Author
My name is David Ritter, and I write about grief, love, faith, and healing.
My work has been shared by families, read during services, and included in memorials for many years. I write each piece with care, simplicity, and the hope that it brings a small measure of peace during difficult times.
Access the Bundle
If you feel these poems could serve the families you work with, you can access the Complete “Gone” Series bundle below.
👉 Download the Complete “Gone” Series Bundle – $49.99 (Link)
If you have any questions or would like to discuss custom work, feel free to reach out. I’ve written personalized poems for families across the country and would be honored to help.