When we gather to honor the life of an elderly lady who has gone home to be with the Lord, we’re not just remembering her years—we’re celebrating her faith, her love, and the legacy she leaves behind. Finding the right powerful Scripture for a funeral for an elderly lady can bring immense comfort in moments of sorrow. The Word of God reminds us that though our hearts ache, heaven welcomes her with open arms.
Whether she was a mother, grandmother, sister, or friend, her life reflected grace, wisdom, and devotion that only time and faith could shape. Scripture has a unique way of speaking peace into grief—it assures us of eternal life, of rest from earthly labour, and of God’s unchanging promise that death is not the end.
These powerful Bible verses for a funeral service are chosen to honour her faith-filled journey and remind every heart present that she now rests in eternal light and love.
Comforting Verses for the Funeral Service
1. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
2. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
3. Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
4. John 14:1-3
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
5. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
6. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
7. Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
8. Psalm 34:18
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
9. Psalm 46:1-2
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”
10. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”
Biblical Readings to Honor an Elderly Lady
11. Proverbs 31:10-31
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies…”
12. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die…”
13. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith…”
14. Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.”
15. Revelation 14:13
“Then I heard a voice from heaven say, ‘Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ‘Yes,’ says the Spirit, ‘they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.'”
16. Psalm 71:9
“Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.”
17. Isaiah 46:4
“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”
18. Psalm 90:12
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
19. 2 Corinthians 4:16
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”
20. Psalm 116:7
“Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.”
Scripture Passages for Reflection and Remembrance
21. Psalm 139:13-16
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”
22. Ecclesiastes 7:1-4
“A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth…”
23. Romans 14:8
“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”
24. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57
“Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed…”
25. 2 Corinthians 5:1-2
“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling…”
26. Philippians 3:20-21
“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
27. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.”
28. Revelation 21:1-4
“Then I saw ‘a new heaven and a new earth,’ for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband…”
29. Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.”
30. John 11:25-26
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'”
Finding Peace in God’s Word for the Elderly Lady’s Funeral
31. Psalm 34:18-19
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all.”
32. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
33. Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
34. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
35. Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
36. Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
37. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
38. Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
39. Psalm 119:50
“My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”
40. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Meaningful Bible Verses for a Farewell Tribute
41. Ecclesiastes 12:7
“…and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”
42. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”
43. Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
44. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
45. John 14:1-3
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
46. 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
“Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.”
47. Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
48. Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.”
49. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
50. Revelation 14:13
“Then I heard a voice from heaven say, ‘Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ‘Yes,’ says the Spirit, ‘they will rest from their labour, for their deeds will follow them.'”
Conclusion
As we gather to bid farewell to an elderly lady, scripture becomes a beacon of light during grief, offering comfort, solace, and hope. The verses shared in this article serve as a tribute to her life, capturing the essence of her journey and celebrating the impact she made on those around her. They remind us of the eternal promises of God, assuring us that the departed soul is in His loving care and that death is not the end but rather a transition into eternal life.
As we reflect on these scriptures, may they bring comfort and healing to our hearts, reminding us of the precious memories shared and the legacy left behind by the elderly lady. May we find solace in the assurance of God’s presence and His promise of eternal life, finding the strength to navigate the grieving process and cherishing the memories that will forever live on in our hearts.
