Songs and hymns are always a part of every Christian service, and the same applies to funerals as well. Take a look at the Christian funeral songs listed in the article that follows.
A funeral is a sad event, during which nothing much can be said; no words can make up for the loss. Funeral songs, hymns, and poems are the only way in which the bereaved family can be comforted. The deceased is always given a last goodbye in a very touching manner. Here, we give you a list of popular songs, often played at Christian funerals across the world.
Songs for Funerals
When it comes to such songs, one cannot ignore the variety in their music and compositions. Some of these were written as traditional hymns, ages ago, by well-known poets. You will even find some written by modern singers and songwriters, like Elton John. The songs, both old and new, are popular because of their soul-touching lyrics and beautiful music. When they are sung with the pipe organ playing in the background, a completely different feeling is added to these compositions. Thus, many find them to be soothing to the heart. Find some songs and hymns listed below, so you can find the ones which are close to your heart.
Hymns
✞ A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
✞ Abide With Me
✞ Alleluia! Sing To Jesus!
✞ Be Still My Soul
✞ Be Thou My Vision
✞ Because He Lives
✞ Choral Evensong for Ascension Day
✞ Forever With The Lord
✞ God Moves In A Mysterious Way
✞ How Sweet The Sound of Jesus’ Name
✞ His Eye Is On The Sparrow
✞ Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
✞ Just a Closer Walk With Thee
✞ Lord Of The Dance
✞ Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory
✞ My Soul, There is a Country
✞ Nearer My God To Thee
✞ O Jesus, I Have Promised
✞ O Lord My God
✞ Oh Let Me Walk With Thee
✞ Old Rugged Cross
✞ Peace in the Valley
✞ Praise My Soul
✞ Rock of Ages
✞ The Day Thou Gavest
✞ The Lord Is My Shepherd
Songs to Choose From
✞ All I ask ― Marilla Ness/the St Louis Jesuites
✞ All My Tears ― Julie Miller or Emmylou Harris
✞ Amazing Grace ― Various Artists
✞ Angel ― Sarah McLachlan
✞ Back in His Arms Again ― Mark Schultz
✞ Be Not Afraid ― Bob Dufford
✞ Bullet the Blue Sky ― U2
✞ Candle in the Wind ― Elton John
✞ Cry Out To Jesus ― Third Day
✞ Crying ― Allies
✞ Dancing with the Angels ― Monk & Neagle
✞ End of My Journey ― Harry Stewart
✞ Festival of Friends ― Bruce Cockburn
✞ Goodbye ― Bloodgood
✞ Going Home ― 2nd Chapter of Acts
✞ How Great Thou Art ― Loretta Lynn
✞ I Know My Redeemer Liveth ― Handel’s Messiah
✞ Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring ― Johann Sebastian Bach
✞ Joy will find a way ― Bruce Cockburn
✞ Send Me a Song ― Lisa Kelly
✞ Tears in Heaven ― Eric Clapton
✞ Thank You ― Ray Boltz
✞ The Old Man ― Phil Coulter and Roma Downey
✞ There Shines the Sun ― Stephen Bell-Booth
✞ When the Heavens Light Up ― Patty Larkin
✞ Wind Beneath My Wings ― Bette Midler
✞ With Hope ― Steven Curtis Chapman
✞ You’ll Never Walk Alone ― Gerry and the Pacemakers
These beautiful hymns and songs will surely bring a tear to your eye. Memories are all you’re left with, and like a setting sun, they too fade away with time. Let the new ones fill those empty spaces.
