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A celebration of life service is often described as an alternative to a traditional funeral. In fact, it is probably more accurate to say that it is an alternative to a traditional funeral service. Most people who opt for a celebration of life service will be cremated and have a relatively modest funeral although there is nothing to stop you from holding this sort of service and opting for a burial instead. In the main, people hold them after the funeral has been conducted, either in place of a wake or a few days or weeks after the funeral.
Consequently, celebration of life services tend to be secular affairs with a less sombre tone than you would expect of a traditional funeral. The whole idea is not simply to mark the passing of the deceased but to celebrate his or her life. People will want to discuss their good memories, to point out things the deceased did that were positive and to thank them for the help they’ve offered or the inspiring things they’ve done.
Therefore, reading verses from the Bible may not always be considered appropriate at this sort of service. However, the Bible is often turned to at such a time even among non-believers or people who do not attend religious ceremonies regularly. Largely, this is because of the many verses which offer insight and wisdom that everyone can appreciate no matter what their most fundamental beliefs happen to be. There are many short bible verses people use everyday unaware that they come from the Bible. Of course, for people of faith, they can be especially comforting.
Which Bible verses are comforting to read at a celebration of life service? Here are some good examples.
- Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
- Psalm 34:4-5
I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.
- Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
- Corinthians 15:54-56
When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: ‘Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?’
- John 14:27
I am leaving you with a gift, peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
- Proverbs 12:28
In the path of righteousness is life and, in its pathway, there is no death.
- Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the broken-hearted. He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
- Job 19:25-27
But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives and he will stand upon the earth at last. And after my body has decayed, yet in my body, I will see God! I will see him for myself. Yes, I will see him with my own eyes. I am overwhelmed at the thought!
- Psalm 4:8
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me live in safety.
- Ecclesiastes 3:1-4
To everything, there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven; A time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted.
