Music offers solace to the soul any time, especially during times of sorrow. Here is a compilation of some of the best funeral songs for a memorial service.
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. 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. – John 14:1-3
The loss of a loved one can be very traumatic and an irreplaceable loss. You are completely grief stricken when you think that the person whom you loved, is no longer in your midst. As you watch his tranquil face with his eyes closed in eternal slumber, you realize how much he meant to you and this loss has left a void in your heart. You slowly learn to live with this bitter truth, nourishing warm memories of the beautiful relationship you shared. Some cultures have a tradition of playing songs for funerals, some of them being the deceased person’s favorite. Funeral songs and hymns are usually played before and after the memorial service. Here are some songs that will help divert your mind from the agony of your heart and think of the happy times you had together.
Most Popular Funeral Songs
Given below is a list of some well-known funeral songs that can bring tears of joy as well as sadness when you listen to them. These songs will also help you learn, that life must go on, no matter whatever happens and your loved one will always live in your memories.
- All Things Must Pass – George Harrison
- Always on My Mind – Elvis Presley
- A Song for Mama – Boyz II Men
- Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
- By My Side – INXS
- Candle in the Wind – Elton John
- Death is not The End – Bob Dylan
- Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me – Elton John
- Everything I Own – Bread
- Fly – Celine Dion
- Forever Young – Bob Dylan
- Goodbye’s (The Saddest Word) – Celine Dion
- Goodbye My Friend – Linda Rondstadt
- Hero – Mariah Carey
- If I Could Be Where You Are – Enya
- If Tomorrow Never Comes – Ronan Keating
- I’ll Be Missing You – Puff Daddy and Faith Evans
- I’ll See You Again – Westlife
- I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
- I Will Remember You – Sarah Mclachalan
- Keep Me in Your Heart – Warren Zevon
- Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Guns n Roses
- Lean on Me – Bill Withers
- Let it Be – The Beatles
- Lost Without You – Delta Goodrem
- Memories – Elvis Presley
- Mother I Miss You – John Tesh, Dalia Reid and Leroy Ried
- My Immortal – Evanessence
- Nothing Compares to You – Sinead O’Connor
- Now I Run – Shannon Noll
- One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey
- Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland
- Pictures of You – The Cure
- Run to Paradise – Choirboys
- Slipped Away – Avril Lavigne
- Softly As I Leave You – Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams
- Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin
- Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton
- The Rose – Bette Midler
- The Show Must Go On – Queen
- Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
- Up Where We Belong – Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
- Vienna – Billy Joel
- Voodoo Child (Slight Return) – Jimi Hendrix
- We’ll Meet Again – Vera Lynn
- Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
- Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
- You are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
- You’ll Never Walk Alone – Gerry and the Pacemakers
- You’re the First, the Last, My Everything – Barry White
Religious Funeral Songs
Every Christian memorial service is incomplete without funeral hymns. These funeral songs offer consolation and solace to the mourners and ensure them that the deceased has gone to a better place to attain eternal happiness. Here are some religious hymns for funerals that can be sung or instrumental renditions be played during a memorial service. You can choose some of the best funeral songs to be sung during the prayer service.
- Abide With Me
- All I Ask Of You
- Alleluia Sing To Jesus
- Amazing Grace
- Because He Lives
- Before The Ending Of The Day
- Blessed Are The Poor In Heart
- Blessed Assurance
- Cause Me To Come To Thy River
- Come By Here (Kum Ba Yah)
- Coming Home
- Dear Lord and Father Of Mankind
- Deep Calls To Deep
- Face To Face With Christ My Savior
- Great Is Thy Faithfulness
- Guide Me O Thy Great Redeemer
- How Great Thou Art
- How Sweet The Sound Of Jesus’ Name
- I Am The Bread Of Life
- It Is Well (With My Soul)
- Just A Closer Walk With Thee
- Lord Of All Hopefulness
- Love Divine
- Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace
- Nearer My God To Thee
- No Tears In Heaven
- Rock Of Ages
- Shall We Gather By The River
- Shepherd Of My Soul
- The Lord Is My Shepherd
- The Old Rugged Cross
- The Savior Is Waiting
- There Is A Green Hill Far Away
- Walk With Me O My Lord
- What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Remember that death and dying is a part of life and we need to come to terms with it. It is true the void left by the deceased person will always remain empty but time is the best healer.
