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Good Riddance - Green Day
My brother Passed Away October 15th '06 and we still haven't had his memorial just his funeral, my family wasn't ready and it still feels like he passed ...
Angels Among Us (Randy Owen)
When I die, I want this song played at my funeral, because I want everyone to know that as it says in the song, in our time of need, an angel/angels will ...
Precious Memories by Randy Travis
My father as recently passed away and we haven't had the funeral yet. We are looking for songs for the funeral and I found this one. I think this one is ...
“One More Time” by Daft Punk
I know the song One More Time seems different. No matter how much we morn; Death is a celebration of a loved ones life. So I want my family, friends and ...
Brand New Wings by Peter Brandon
He sang at our OC Walk to Remember in Irvine Ca. His song can be found at: www.peterbrandon.net
About our walk.
The OC Walk to Remember is a 5K ...
Angel by Sarah McLachlan
Real stories and reviews for "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan when played at funerals and memorials
Precious Chid by Karen Taylor-Good
I just listened to it and it fits perfectly for my 3 year old cousin who sadly died on Friday. R.I.P James Rhys Jones 9/3/06-3/7/09. Sweet dreams litle ...
Somewhere by Aretha Franklin
This is a beautiful song I heard at a funeral about 15 years ago. It starts out very slow and gradually picks up the pace. Everyone will love it.
This ...
I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me
Real stories and reviews for "I can only imagine" by Mercy Me when played at funerals and memorials
Angels Among Us
I was in a car accident 6 years ago (my aunt was my life and she had passed not too long before.)
We were driving a 89 Chevy Blazer and hauling a tractor ...
Looking forward, Looking back (Slim Dusty)
This was the exit song played at my father's funeral. He was 84 and died suddenly from a stroke. It was reflective and people commented on how touched ...
Fix you- Coldplay
HI...My beautiful brother at the age of 34yrs, took his own life in March 2007....This song summed up every feeling we felt...We tried so hard to save ...
Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton
My son just passed away Friday, April 10th 2009. He had just turned a year old on January 28th 2009. I know that Eric Clapton wrote this song about the ...
Please remember - LeAnn Rimes
This song was played at my grandpas funeral a beautiful song, i love u grandpa u will be forever missed!!
LYRICS:-
Time, sometimes ...
Bread-Everything I Own
Used this for my father's slideshow at funeral. This song is appropriate for a parent or someone one looks up to and learned things from.
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That's My Job- Conway Twitty
The song, "That's My Job" is an excellant song to be played for a son that loses his father. I lost my father a few days ago, and I had that played at ...
Into the West - Annie Lennox
Until now I don't have a story, but everytime I'm afraid someone might pass away someday, I think this song really takes away any fear. Please put it in ...
End Of My Journey by Harry Stewart
By Harry Stewart from the movie Cadence.
Listen to the song at:
http://www.imeem.com/werctip/music/IkPFxIGA/harry_stewart_end_of_my_journey/
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Missing You - First Lady
The first time I heard this song I was brought to tears and if I could ask for any song to be played at my funeral it would be this one.
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Imagine- John Lennon
This is a perfect funeral song.
Imagine
Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine ...
Sissy's Song by Alan Jackson
Real Stories and Reviews about "Sissy's Song" by Alan Jackson
Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven
Many years back in the '70s, I had a cousin that was suffering of leukemia. She died not long afterwards. Before she died, she requested that this be ...
I don't know the Title
I want to learn a song but I don't know the title:
The words are ( I know you're smiling down on me from heaven like so many friends we lost along ...
Sheltered in the arms of God by Dottie Rambo
My grandfather's name is Walter Wilson. He's also called Bud.
Bud Loved this song!
He sadly passed away, but before he died he heard me singing this ...
Calling All Angels - Jane Siberry
This is one of the most beautiful songs that will always bring you to tears. It's about both life and death and how we try to grasp it all, while in the ...
To Where You Are by Josh Groban
I sang this at my grandmothers funeral. It is a beautiful song that tells that someone you love is never lost, but always with you.
Lyrics:
Who can ...
I miss you by Miley Cyrus
Real stories and reviews for "I miss you" by Miley Cyrus when played at funerals and memorials
You're Near - Amy Helmuth
In July, 2008 I recorded my first song called "You're Near" . I wrote the lyrics after losing several family members in a short period of time. I hope ...
Heaven Was Needing A Hero by Jo Dee Messina
Real stories and reviews for "Heaven Was Needing a Hero" by Jo Dee Messina when played at funerals and memorials
"You'll Be There" sung by George Strait played at Johnny Keith Dlouhy's (JD's) funeral
My Mema had 12 kids; 6 boys, 6 girls (my mom's one of the six). This was one of the songs played at my uncle jd's funeral. I saw him not even a week ...
Good Bye Blue Sky - PINK FLOYD
BRITTNI TATUM , FEB.27/94- MAY30/08
SEVERE ATV ACCIDENT.
R.I.P TATER , I LOVE YOU
One more day by Lonestar
I first heard this song at my grandfathers funeral in 2001 and everytime i'd hear it on the radio it would make me cry. My grandmother passed in 2006 and ...
Goodbye For Now, by Kathy Troccoli
I came upon this song on one of my Kathy Troccoli albums years ago and it was so touching to me.
When my father died unexpectedly, I came upon the ...
Who you'd be today by Kenny Chesney
I lost my cousin who was one of my best friends at the age of 32. I love Kenny Chesney and as soon as I heard this song it just fit and was played at his ...
Halleluja by Jeff Buckley
This song was played at a friends funeral and it was beautiful
God Bless
Lyrics:
i heard there was a secret chord
that david played and it ...
The Odes Project: New Music From The First Christian Hymnal
A friend told me his mother-in-law passed away, and his wife was having a hard time looking for music for the funeral, so I gave him a copy of of The Odes ...
Amazing by Janelle
The words are like the song ---amazing , as every life is!
Lyrics:
The morning cold and raining,
dark before the dawn could come
How long in twilight ...
I hope you dance by Lee Ann Womack
Real stories and reviews for "I hope you dance" by Lee Ann Womack when played at funerals and memorials
I'll Be There By Escape Club
Well I heard this song when I was 15 and ever since I heard it I said that I would want this played at my funeral.
Well on August 4,2005, my one and ...
silent night?
i am very unsure but there was a silent night song played at my friends funeral she unfortunately took her life and they played this song and i want to ...
Melody Gardot - Deep within the corner of my mind
My girlfriend's husband past away suddenly and there was no music at the funeral. Although my friend lost the love of her life - it did not reflect in ...
gone without goodbye by Brian Literell
They played this song at my great grandmothers funeral and it just brought straight tears. its such a beautiful song.
Lyrics:
"Gone Without Goodbye"...
'YOU NEEDED ME' By Anne Murray
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'YOU NEEDED ME' BY Anne Murray, summed up my life, looking after my Mum, since my dad died some 20 years earlier.
Mum 'gave me the strength' to carry ...
Please don't bury me down in the cold cold ground - John Prine
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I loved this song the very first time I heard it and have loved it ever since. I want it at my memorial service.
This song is available ...
Maybe by Thom Pace
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I want this played at my funeral.
A version of this song as a medley with "Wear The Sun in Your Heart" is available now at
As Long As You Love by Cindy Bullens
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This is a beautiful song. Cindy is a Maine singer/songwriter. She wrote this song for her daughter, who passed away at the age of 11 after fighting cancer....
I believe - elvis presly, Beatles : In My Life
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"Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down would be a good one too if you were thinking about it coming from the one who passed.
This song is ...
Basshunter - Now You're Gone
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We played this at a mate's funeral.
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"Never Alone" by Jim Brickman
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Real stories and reviews for "Never Alone" by Jim Brickman when played at a funeral or memorial
You'll never walk alone
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Our mom had COPD where her lungs didn't work very well and she had to be on oxygen on for 6 or 7 years.
She kept strong because she had 4 kids and through ...
If I Had Only Known by Reba McEntire"
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Real stories and reviews for "If I had only Known" by Reba McEntire when played at a funeral or memorial
Zzyzx Rd. - Stone Sour
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I was listening to Stone Sour one day, and came across this song. The first time i heard this song, it brought me to tears.
LYRICS:
I don't know ...
Youll never walk alone <3:'(
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:( I lost my uncle who I was extremely distant from in the summer & words cannot describe the loss I feel.
I don't feel I can tell anybody because I feel ...
Close To You - Carpenters
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This was played in the memorial service of a friend along with the photos of her.
Lyrics
Why do birds
Suddenly appear?
Every time you are near
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Reach For The Sky - Social Distortion
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Had to write an essay for class about the song I wanted for my funeral. But that doesn't make this not true.
Because My Tomorrow Never Came
From ...
Unbreakable (I.J.M.A) by Aiden
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I played this song at my stepdad's funeral. He died in a car crash and this song is about the lead singers friend dying in a car crash. My sister and I ...
Amanda Perez - Goodbye
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My best friend who I used to call my brother was on life support and before he passed away I sang this song to him. He was paralyzed and the only thing ...
Queen - Who wants to live forever
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For my dad - aged 82 and pretty fit until he had a stroke, done everything - been on Granada TV claiming to have slept with over 300 women, 8 kids we know ...
Up where we belong- Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
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An Ambulance crew (1 man and 1 woman) that got killed while on duty had their funeral together. This song was played and I imagined them singing it. It ...
Grandpa - The Judds
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My Pop-Pop just passed away and I was trying to think of a song that would fit best for us grandchildren. "Grandpa, tell me about the good old days.."
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The carnival is over by the Seekers
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This was always my Nan's favourite song and she often said 'play it at my funeral' so we did, at the end, and all the words seem to fit perfectly for ...
Going Home
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I am looking for the music and lyrics for Going Home Religious version.
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Hi There,
There are a lot of hymns and gospel songs called ...
"You'll be there" by George Strait
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My Uncle was buried yesterday and this song was played at his funeral. It was the perfect choice because it is not too terribly sad, and creates a good ...
I'll be seeing you by Frank Sinatra
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This song totally sums up how much I'm going to miss my dad. Ironically, he always hated frank sinatra but I played this to him once and he cried and said ...
To Make You Feel My Love, by Garth Brooks
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One of my favorites, I want this song played at my funeral, "Bridge Over Troubled Waters", Simon and Garfunkel, next is a song by Julie Andrews, sung in ...
The Line Between the Two by Mark Harris
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Real stories and reviews for "The Line Between the Two" by Mark Harris when played at funerals and memorials
"My Immortal" by Evanescence
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Real stories and reviews about "My Immortal" by Evanescence when played at a funeral or memorial
Ave Maria
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It was my Father's funeral. My Father was dying of COPD. Two months before he died, it was Christmas time. He asked me what he could get me for Christmas....
In Loving Memory by Alter Bridge
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Real stories and reviews for "In Loving Memory" by Alter Bridge when played at funerals and memorials
Im going up yonder by Shirley Ceasar, Grandma's hands by Bill Withers and Still Away to Jesus by Shirley Ceasar
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My grandmother died the day after my 15 birthday in April, and these songs made me cry more, but they definitely helped.
I have almost become obsessed ...
Hurt By Johnny Cash
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My friend just died of a heroin OD.
The only song we could think of was "Hurt" - the Johnny Cash version - and "The needle and the damage done" by Neil ...
"Live Like You Were Dying" by Tim McGraw
Real stories and reviews for "Live Like You Were Dying" by Tim McGraw when played at funerals and memorials
My Way by Frank Sinatra
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One of my buddys got it last year when he was only 20 and we (his friends) were looking for the best song to play, and after a week of searching the only ...
"When I Get Where I'm Going" by Brad Paisley
Real stories and reviews for "When I Get Where I'm Going" by Brad Paisley when played at funerals and memorials
The Battle - Hans Zimmer
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My younger brother's favourite film was The Gladiator, so this song seemed absolutely fitting when he passed away.
It's so close to my heart, and although ...
Livin Without You
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We saw this beautiful song / video on youtube. It is one of the best Funeral Songs we have ever heard. Apparently from what I can gather is that this is ...
'Goodbye' by Lionel Richie
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Real stories and reviews for "Goodbye" by Lionel Richie when played at funerals and memorials
Yesterday - Leona Lewis
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My dad died almost 2 years ago at christmas, very suddenly.
A the time I had to go and pick up my brother, and had Leona Lewis' album playing and this ...
Angels Flying Too Close to the Ground by Willie Nelson or Bob Dylan
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An aquaintance of mine had a baby that lived for half an hour last Sunday.
They knew the baby was going to die and I was talking to my friend who is also ...
The {movie version} Theme from Braveheart.
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Editing out the brief intro using a free online ringtone editor {just Google it - it's very easy to do}, as the tune swells {maybe inappropriately, for ...
Kate bush -Wuthering heights
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This song was picked by my sister (Clara) at my mothers funeral. What makes it so special is that when I was young my mother used to sing that song as ...
Elegy / Words Unsaid
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I've written this song to try to express in a heartfelt way an emotion that we may all have experienced at some time in our lives: a feeling of having ...
Nans Song by Robbie Williams
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At my nan's funeral they played this song and it sings about how she lives in heaven.
And how God took her away to go to a better place - so this song ...
He Walked On Water by Randy Travis
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This song was sung at my Great Papaw's funeral and it just describes him so well. It is our tribute to him everytime we hear it my eyes still well up almost ...
Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap
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It is beautiful and delicate.
Lyrics
where are we?
what the hell is going on?
the dust has only just begun to form
crop circles in the carpet
...
High- lighthouse family
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High- Lighthouse family.
Lyrics
Music: tucker/baiyewu lyrics: tucker
When youre close to tears remember
Some day itll all be over
One day were ...
You've got the Love - By Florence and the Machine
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A friend of mine recently passed this summer 2009.
Very sad for me and all my friends and his family, were all still so sad am finding it very hard at ...
Lacrymosa by Evanescence
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That song is great cuz it's like for your girlfriend/boyfriend song and I have been listening to it since my girlfriend broke up with me, and everyday ...
dj ironik- stay with me
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A song to play at my funeral.
Lyrics
Brother and sister
Together will make it through
Some day a spirit will
Take you and guide you there
I know ...
You are not alone - Michael Jackson
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Just a song i want played at my funeral.
Lyrics
Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never ...
From Where You Are- Lifehouse
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A girl in my grade got hit by a car and they played this at her funeral. It is a very beautiful song. She was 15.
Lyrics
So far away from where you ...
Peace in the Valley- Elvis Presley
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This was played at my grandmas funeral- beautiful song.
Lyrics
Well, I'm tired and so weary
But I must go along
Till the lord will come and call,...
Foot prints in the Sand- Cristy Lane
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This was played at my grandmas funeral- beautiful song.
Lyrics
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from ...
Cavatina ( theme ftom the deer hunter movie) also 100 years
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We played Cavatina as we looked at a slide show through the service. Its beautiful.
This song is available now at
Later we ...
Dancing with the Angels
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I went to a concert for Monk and Neagle. They sang many songs. After the concert, we ate supper with them and they gave us their CD.
Later on that year,...
Sa Burol Ko
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This song is the favorite song of my Tita's (Aunt's) funeral. I really miss her and I love her very much.
I have a song that for her it's called "I want ...
I'll be seeing you by Cyndi Thomson
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This was played at my nephew Jackson Jaxx Womack's funeral.I think this song has been forgotten. It fits perfectly. I can not think of a better song.
He ...
"Irvine" by Kelly Clarkson
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I can relate to this song when my Mum passed away.
Lyrics
Are you there?
Are you watching me?
As I lie here on this floor
They say you feel what ...
"Somewhere" by Within Temptation
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This song is very sad, it foretells the agony we feel when we lose someone close to us & how we are always wanting to know where there soul has gone and ...
Memories by Within Temptation
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Real stories and reviews for "Memories" by Within Temptation when played at funerals and memorials
Annie's Song - John Denver
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I played this for my Mum at her funeral..it truly is a beautiful song.
Lyrics
You fill up me senses like a night in a forest
Like the mountains ...
The Last Day on Earth by Kate Miller-Heidke
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I just heard this song on the radio and I think it would be a nice song at a funeral service. It is soft, gentle and beautiful.
Lyrics
Look down ...
Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
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It's from Andrew Lloyd Weber's "The Phantom of the Opera" and is perfect for the loss of a father, or with the change of one word, for any funeral.
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Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
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Real stories and reviews for "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler when played at funerals and memorials
I Love the Sunshine of Your Smile - Four Knights
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My Dad died on 1/7/09 aged 49 years and 6 months. Naturally, I was upset.
After the eulogy they played this song. It's a lovely, bright, Marchy type of ...
Wayfaring Stranger - Johnny Cash
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Lyrics
I’m just a poor wayfaring stranger
Traveling thru this world below
There’s no sickness, no toil, no danger
In that bright land to which I ...
Go Rest High On That Mountain
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I've heard this song at many funerals. It will be played at my uncles memorial service that will be held in his barn this upcoming week.
Lyrics
I ...
Stars Below by The Martins
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Sang at a friend's funeral, he was somewhat religious, but owned a small nightclub and loved to dance. The words in the song are beautiful.
This ...
Tears of an Angel - RyanDan
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This is a beautiful song about losing a child. Very powerful and emotional.
This song I chose for my little cousin when he was killed by a drunk driver....
Old and Wise - The Alan Parsons Project
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I attended a funeral for one of my uncles recently and the music played through out the service was indeed very fitting. Not only because it would of been ...
Gone Away - The Offspring
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My best friend lost his older brother at the far too young age of 21. He was killed in a car collision on his way to work.
And my poor beautiful best ...
Angel Wings by Marisa
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Angel wings is a song by a christian singer named Marisa. I heard it on an online video, and I had to mention it somewhere. This is the perfect funeral ...
Leave Out All The Rest by Linkin Park
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I played this at my brother's funeral. He was murdered at the age of 23. It fits his life perfectly, because even though he wasn't a perfect person, all ...
In my life - Johnny Cash (original by the Beatles), When I Die - The Waifs
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Just Two songs I'd like played at my funeral.
Lyrics to 'In my Life' by Johnny Cash
There are places I'll remember all my life.
Though some ...
Throw Your Arms Around Me - Hunters and Collectors
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My uncle had this playing at his funeral...it was his favorite song and every time I hear it I think of him.
Lyrics
I will come for you at night ...
Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
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I'd had been away at my parent's house last Friday.
When I got back Sunday night I received terrible news.
My friend who everybody knew as "Motorcycle ...
For You I Will - Monica
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My 16 yr old friend Laramie Jessica Joy Ross passed away on March 28, 2009 @ 10:07 pm. I was supposed to get together with her that weekend, and we were ...
I will remember you - Sarah Mclaughlin
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My 16 yr old friend Laramie Jessica Joy Ross passed away on March 28, 2009 @ 10:07 pm. I was supposed to get together with her that weekend, and we were ...
Diamond Rio - One More Day (With You)
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I'm about to lose my dad and this is what I plan to play at his funeral.
Lyrics
Last night I had a crazy dream
A wish was granted just for me
It ...
True Blue by John Williamson
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I heard this song at a funeral today.
Lyrics
Hey True Blue, don't say you've gone
Say you've knocked off for a smoko
And you'll be back la-ater ...
'Remember When' by Alan Jackson
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I'm Already There - Lonestar
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Great song at a funeral.
Lyrics
He called her on the road
From a lonely cold hotel room
Just to hear her say I love you one more time
But when ...
No-one but you by Queen
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Real stories and reviews for "No-one but You" by Queen when played at funerals and memorials
In loving Memory - Jamestown Story
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This song reminds me of the loss of a friend and its an amazing song.
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Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
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We played this at my Dads' Service, it was one of his favorite songs.
Lyrics
I wish I was a fisherman
Tumblin on the seas
Far away from dry land
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Anouk - One Word
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For non-dutchies, this is a great and original song. Great singer from the Netherlands.
lyrics
I close my eyes
And imagine you're here
Did it ...
Don't Follow by Alice In Chains
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My grandpa passed away three months ago and it was so hard on my family to plan for it. So after he passed, I decided that I was going to start planning ...
Free Bird and Tuesdays Gone by Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Real stories and reviews for "Free Bird" and "Tuesday's Gone" by Lynyrd Skynyrd when played at funerals and memorials
Cowboys Like Us - George Strait
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Rest in peace, Bill Sasser.
Lyrics
take off time to time
With those crazy friends of mine
Head out on steel horses
With wheels and we ride
We ...
MY HEART WILL GO ON by CELINE DION
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We played this one during a reflections video of snapshots about the life of my dad. We chose it for mum because she loved dad so much and it was a lasting ...
Leave the Memories Alone by Fuel
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This is the song I requested for my mom's funeral. It's a story about remembering the memories and never letting them go.
Lyrics
So here I am with ...
Shining Star
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I wrote this song after a certain British celebrity died in March 2009. Words spoken by her publicist gave me the idea. Please check it out at www.myspace....
The Climb - Miley Cyrus
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I had a uncle who had cancer.
He had died not too long ago.
His name was Peter.
I spent his last two weeks with him.
I would go to school, come home ...
We have all the time in the world - Louis Armstrong
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I had this played at my mother's funeral recently. She was a big fan of Louis Armstrong and I understand that he recorded this about a week before he ...
Run by Snow Patrol
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This is what i want my wife and kids to hear at my funeral.
Lyrics
I'll sing it one last time for you
Then we really have to go
You've been the ...
Listen to your heart
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My best friends boyfriend died in a car accident and 2 weeks later she commited suicide.
The song "Listen To Your Heart" was their song.
Lyrics
I ...
Your Guardian Angel
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Very recently a close friend passed away after a brave battle with cancer.
His oldest child is only 11, and he has two younger sons who are 9 and 7.
He ...
9 Crimes by Damien Rice
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Sad sad sad....Maybe about suicide?
Lyrics
leave me out with the waste this is not what i do
it's the wrong kind of place to be thinking of you
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The Unforgiven by Metallica
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Just an awesome sad song that I found.
Lyrics
New blood joins this earth
and quickly he's subdued
through constant pain disgrace
the young ...
Angel Eyes - Olivia Newton-John
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This is one of 3 songs I will have played at my funeral.
I have to have an Olivia song having been a fan since I was 14 and this is my all time favourite ...
Amazing Grace sung accapella by Leeann Rhimes...beautiful
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Played this at my husbands funeral...we chose it together.
I will have it at mine as well.
Beautiful rendition..
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Forever Young by Alphaville
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I had a 16 year old classmate die in a car accident our junior year of high school. This song was played at the beginning of her funeral. Even though ...
Our farewell by Within Temptation
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I live next door to a funeral home and have been asked by the funeral director to help work with him and the grieving families to create electronic tributes....
He ain't heavy he's my brother- the Hollies
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My oldest brother passed away 2 years ago. But even when he was alive this song reminded me of him he struggled all his life with addiction and other health ...
Streets of Heaven
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I believe that Sherrie wrote this after the passing of her brother. We have used it for montages during the Children's Miracle Radiothon. What a powerful ...
Room with a View - Carolyn Dawn Johnson
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Lyrics
They gave you a corner room on the fifth floor
The city lights were like candy to a kid in a store
Like a king you'd lay in ...
Before You Walk Out Of My Life By Monica...
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This is my song to my boyfriend...:'(
Lyrics
Here we are face to face
With the memories that can't be erased
Although we need each other
Things ...
Carter Burwell - Bella's Lullably
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This Is The Most Beautiful Instrumental Song I Have Ever Heard In My Life.
Its So Beautiful And Peaceful.
(From the soundtrack to the movie "Twilight"...
Love Story by Taylor Swift
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This song used to mean nothing to me and never made me cry. That all ended on Thanksgiving day.
My best friend was swinging on a tire swing when the ...
Find Your Wings by Mark Harris
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April 30th, 2009
My grandmother passed away a year ago. My whole family (my mom, dad, twin brothers, 8 uncles and aunts, and cousins) were crying at ...
Natalie Grant - Held
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My best friend was killed by a drunk driver.
He hit her driver's side door at 80 mph and killed her instantly.
She was 7 months pregnant.
Everything ...
Daddy's Hands by Holly Dunn
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My dad is in the hospital with lung cancer and my mom wants to go ahead and set everything up for the funeral.
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Memories - by Van Morrsion
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Played at the funeral of my nephew as a slideshow of photos and video played. It was so incredibly sad but helps in an ongoing way to connect with feelings ...
I still love you - Deestylistics
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It's about a girl who lost her baby...
Lyrics
I never seen you
I never held you
But i still love you until the day i die
i never ...
Now We Are Free (Gladiator Theme) - Enya
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From Gladiator.
It is a symbol of hope and love.
xx
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Anol shalom
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Nom de ...
Adam's Song - Blink 182
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My best mate got stabbed outside his house when I was inside his house talking to his mum and brother.
I heard something outside so I ran out and saw ...
Hurt - Christina Aguilera
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My dad died a little over a year ago on Valentines Day.. there was no question that i was the favorite =] but my last words to him weren't the best. Of ...
Yesterday - Boyz 11 Men.. Few more songs in the link
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Other songs would be:
One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey
I Believe I Can Fly - R Kelly
The World's Greatest - R Kelly
Missing You - First Lady
One more ...
If you're reading this- Tim Mcgraw
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My friend died in the summer of '08. Being a FF/EMT his mom wanted a song that was kind of like his profession. Well a soloist sung this song but changed ...
I Believe I can fly - R.Kelly
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My friend's dad passed away from cancer and had this song played at his funeral.
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I used to think that I could not go on
And ...
Long Long Way to Go - Def Leppard
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The song is by Def Leppard.
I want it played at my funeral.
It starts out, "You held my hand and then you slipped away...tell me how to fill this ...
Goodbye to You - Michelle Branch
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I heard this song on a popular tv series in 2001 and it was such an emotional, moving song.
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Of all the things I believe in ...
There You'll Be by Faith Hill
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Just an excellent song by an excellent artist. We all want to know that our loved ones are with us everywhere we go.
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"There ...
Green Fields of France - Dropkick Murphys
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This song was played at my cousin's funeral. It was beautiful.
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Oh how do you do, young Willy McBride
Do you mind if I sit ...
The Dance by Garth Brooks
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I don't have a story but everyone I know just loves this song and how life goes for most of us that have lost something but were glad we had the chance ...
Flower on the Water- John Williamson
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My Grandfather loved John Williamson and when he recently passed away, we were looking for a song from John to play at the funeral.
I could remember ...
Dancing with the Angels
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This was sung by my best friend at a teenager's funeral. The girl was a a senior in high school & was killed in a car accident when he car slid off the ...
Walking her home by Mark Shultz
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I heard this song and started crying the lyrics are amazing and the vivid images it gives will leave you breathless it is truly a love song but it has ...
Forgiven from Within Temptation
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My mom killed herself...
Lyrics
Couldn't save you from the start
Love you so it hurts my soul
Can you forgive me for trying again
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You'll Be in My Heart by Phil Collins
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A friend of mine passed away from a battle with cancer. She was only 17, but she had a smile that was contagious.
Rachel sang in many groups at school ...
Legacy by Kelly Morrison
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I sang this at a friends funeral in tribute to the wonderful legacy he left us all. I also heard it at a funeral being played during a memorial slide ...
Knockin' On Heavens Door- Bob Dylan
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This is a perfect funeral song.
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Mama, take this badge off of me
I can't use it anymore.
It's gettin' dark, too dark for me ...
Great Gig In The Sky- Pink Floyd
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This is a perfect funeral song.
"And I am not frightened of dying, any time will do, I
don't mind. Why should I be frightened of dying?
There's no ...
Man Of The Hour- Pearl Jam
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This is a perfect funeral song.
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Tidal waves don’t beg forgiveness
'CRASHED' and on their way
Father he enjoyed collisions;...
Radios In Heaven - Plain White T's
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My friend Brendon was murdered this January 2009 he was a good friend and only 16. I can not stop listening to this song I've learned to play it on guitar ...
on eagle's wings
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It was sung by a choir at my dear friend's funeral. It was the last song and because it is so beautiful you couldn't speak after hearing it.
I definately ...
Paradise City- Guns N' Roses
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It hasn't been played at a funeral that I have been to but I'm doing religious studies for GCSE and we have to design our own funeral.
I thought this ...
Proud by Heather Small
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some lyrics from Proud by Heather Small:
"Reflections of the fears I know I've left behind
I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
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So She dances - Josh Groban, I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack
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One of my best friends was killed by a drunk driver a few years back. She was really young at the time, in high school and her passion was dance, she was ...
Llorando(crying) by Rebekah Del Rio written by Roy Orbinson
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I heard this song done by Rebekah Del Rio and I want it played at my funeral.
I wasn't thinking clearly when planning my sons funeral.
Steven ...
With Hope - Stephen Curtis Chapman
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The lyrics really spoke to what I was feeling during the time of grieving.
"This is not at all how
We thought it was supposed to be
We had so many ...
Trail Of Broken Hearts by DragonForce
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I think that this song is a good song for a funeral.
I want it to be played at mine when I die even though i have never heard it played at a funeral. Whenever ...
We'll meet again - Vera Lynn
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My Dad had this played at our beautiful mothers funeral, it reminds us that we will all be joined together again one day...please God.
[Lyrics for "We'...
Thank you for the music - Abba
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I had this played at my Dads funeral in May 2001. Always a great singer but he could never tell a joke so it was very appropriate!! This was also my ...
I remember You-Frank Ifield
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Lyrics to "I Remember You"
I remember you-ooh
You're the one who made my dreams come true
A few kisses ago
I remember you-ooh
You're the one ...
If you get there before I do--By: Collin Raye
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This song was played at my aunts funeral. She lost a short battle with brain cancer. She was like a second mother to me. I loved her and she will always ...
Songbird by Eva Cassidy
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My friend Adam Moran died age 16.
He got hit by a car.
We all miss him so much that it hurts.
It never should have happened.
A beautiful song for a ...
Eli Young Band-Everything is You------Taylor Swift-Stay Beautiful
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I'll make it short - I was a senior in high school and a freshman passed away as a result of an automobile accident. The Taylor Swift song was played at ...
"Heart Like A Wheel" by Linda Ronstadt
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This is a very dear and special song, brings out the emotion in people finding it difficult to grieve.
LYRICS:
Some say the heart is just like a wheel
...
Look For Me In Rainbows - Vicky Brown
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This is song was played at a funeral of someone who I personally didn't know too well, but this song made me realize that his death was a great loss to ...
February Song- Josh Groban
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This is an incredible song and its filled with so much emotion.
The Lord put on my heart to share this song with a friend who lost
her husband in February ...
Total eclipse of The Heart -Bonnie Tyler
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At age 12 my mother passed away, aged 38, and I don't remember much except for this song. I love this song and listen to it lots. I'm 17 now and still ...
On Eagle's Wings, True Colors, Ave Maria, You'll Be in My Heart
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Just various pieces I've been asked to perform for friends' loved ones' funerals.
* "On Eagles Wings" written by Michael Jonaas
LYRICS:
You who dwell ...
You Raise Me Up
Real stories and reviews for "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban or Westlife when played at funerals and memorials
echoes by set your goals
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Anyone who likes punk music will really be touched by this song.
It's a pop punk ballad about how they lost a close friend and will never forget them ...
What Hurts The Most - Rascal Flatts
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I Lost A Friend Last November.
She Loved Rascal Flatts, It Was Her Favorite.
She Died Of E Coli November 2,2007.
We All Miss Her Dearly.
And It Hurt ...
The Rainbow by Craig Giles
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The above is a spoken verse with music. It is one of the most beautiful uplifting things I have ever heard. I am a 62 year old woman who is just doing ...
Run to the water-Live
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My friend died at age 20 from melanoma cancer tumors in her stomach, liver and brain. She was diagnosed 3 months before with a life expectancy of weeks....
So long, Goobye-10 years
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This is a really good song for a funeral.
Also, "Dust in the wind" by Kansas.
Lyrics for "song long goodbye"
Keep changing your mind like clouds ...
I MISS MY FRIEND DARRYL WORLEY
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WHEN MY GRANDPA DIED HE WAS MY CLOSEST FRIEND, I USUALLY DONT EVEN SPEAK TO THAT SIDE OF THE FAMILY BUT HE WAS VERY CLOSE TO ME, WHEN WE LEARNED HE HAD ...
Meditation from Thais
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My grandma died today and this song keeps coming to mind when I think about her. It is very peaceful and beautiful on the violin. It will probably be played ...
Always on my mind - elvis presley
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In May 2007 I lost my nan from various illness'. For the last two years of her life I wasn't very nice to her which I totally regret from the day I die....
COME TO JESUS
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THIS SONG WAS SUNG AT A FUNERAL FOR 3 CHILDREN WHO WERE KILLED BY THEIR FATHER WHO ALSO KILLED HIMSELF. I CAME HOME AND IMMEDIATELY WENT ONLINE TO FIND ...
"Father and son" by Cat Stevens and also "Tell Laura I love her" by Ricky Valance
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i went to my grandads funeral and this was played.(Father And Son) its a brilliant song and i think its great for a funeral.
This song ...
The Secret of Life by James Taylor
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Taylor nails the true secrets of life--The secret of life is
enjoying the passage of time.
Sweet, mellow, clever lyrics that are upbeat but sentimental....
first time i ever saw your face leona lewis
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i played this at my baby daughters funeral and the words describe everything i felt the first time ever i saw her face.
Lyrics:
The first time ever ...
Home Sweet Home - Motley Crue
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This song was played at my step-sons mothers funeral. I've heard the song many times before her funeral but never really considered it to be an emotional ...
The Dance by Garth Brooks
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Real stories and reviews for "The Dance" by Garth Brooks when played at funerals and memorials
Just A Dream- Carrie Underwood
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This song is about the troops in Afghanistan, and the wives of the soldiers who have lost the love of their life. I relate to this song because my hometown ...
Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce
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This song was very touching at my daughters funeral. She was 3 years old when she was strangled in mini-blinds.
Lyrics:
If I could save time in ...
Pocketful of Sunshine by Natashia Bedingfield
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This song was played at my friend Travis' funeral as they were taking his casket out to the horse and carriage to get buried.
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Better Man - Robbie Williams
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My younger brother hung himself in prison in 2001, he had been hounded for many years by the police here, though he was not always innocent, the charge ...
Hedley - For the Nights I Cant Remember
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My best friend just died of cystic fibrosis.
Her name was Paula.
She died a month before her birthday and she was just about to turn 17
It didnt really ...
Arlington - Trace Adkins
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JD was a quarterback. He was a Marine, who died during his term of service - but not in action. During a period of leave, he was on his way home.
He ...
Friends Forever/Graduation By Vitamin C
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This song was played at my friends funeral as they carried her coffin out to the hearse.
She was only 17years old! )=
Now everytime I hear the song or ...
'It's not dark yet' by Bob Dylan from the Time out of mind' album
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This song has a feel about it that the singer is going back over his life, and it is about to end.....but.....it's not dark yet!!!
Which can be interpreted ...
The Anchor Holds by Ray Boltz
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I first heard this song on the radio after learning my husband had cancer. During the next ten months while he was dying, it was often a source of strength ...
winter -joshua radin
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that's simply terrific!
Lyrics:
I should know who I am by now
I walk the record stand somehow
Thinkin' of winter
The name is the splinter inside ...
A Fond Farewell, By Elliott Smith
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I want this to be played at my funeral.
Lyrics:
The Litebrite's now black and white
'Cos you took apart a picture that wasn't right
Pitch burning ...
Out of this world- Bush
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Played at the funeral of one of my best friends who died in a terrible car accident.
I still can't listen to it without crying and it was 2 years ago....
I've Never Seen the Righteous Forsaken
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The artist is Dallas Holm, the song is from 1979.
This song was sung at my dad's memorial service in 1993..
and will be played again at my mother'...
goodbye my friend- linda ronstadt
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This is my favorite funeral song.
Lyrics:
Oh we never know where life will take us
I know it's just a ride on the wheel
And we never know when death ...
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
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It was on the radio at the same time as I was being born 13 yrs 8 months and 3 days ago at 8 in the morning.
For Good
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My daughter was just 16 when her best friend was killed in an auto accident on her way to school. Her parents asked my daughter to choose a song which ...
The Scientist by Coldplay
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My mom is dying of lung cancer and she is in what is probably her last days now. The song fits so well because we tried so hard to find a way to fight ...
Tell me I was dreaming by Travis Tritt
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Sang this song at my mothers "life celebration" this past January!
Lyrics:
When I woke up this morning
Wiped the sleep from my eyes
I Found a new ...
Million Tears - Kasey Chambers
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Played at my friends Mum's funeral. Amazing. x
Lyrics:
Take my hand
Break my stride
Make me smile
For everytime I've cried
Hold my heart
In ...
Remember me Diana Ross
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My mum asked for this song to be played at her funeral 20 years
before we had to!
Lyrics:
Bye baby, see you around
Didn't I tell you I wouldn'...
Wonderwall - Oasis
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My best friend died in a terrible car accident when I was 18. Her favourite song was Wonderwall by Oasis and it was played at St
David's cathedral in ...
Godspeed (sweet dreams) - Dixie Chicks
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My son Carson passed away in February. He was 4 months and 2 days old. This song was perfect for us....I still enjoy listening to it.
Lyrics:
Dragon ...
Nightwish - Angels fall first
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I think it's the most beautiful song for a funeral. When my friend died in Thailand in December 2004, my friends and I sang this song at her funeral.
Nightwish ...
Leona Lewis - Footprints in the sand
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It was my nephews song who was still born.
This song is available now at
Longer Than By Dan Fogleberg
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This song was chosen by the wife of of a friend who commited suicide. It was the same song that was played 17 years earlier at their wedding. It was so ...
Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy
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It wasn't played at a funeral but in drama group. 2 people died in a hospital as part of the story, and they used this song make it sad.
That scene made ...
Love Song by THIRD DAY
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"Just to be with you, I'd do anything
There's no price I would not pay
Just to be with you, I'd give anything
I would give my life away."
Thank you ...
In My Daughter's Eyes by Martina McBride
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A sweet friend of mine passed away Mother's Day 2008 after a battle with cancer. She left behind an 11 year old daughter and a wonderful husband. This ...
My Way by Frank Sinatra
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While my dad was still alive, I had heard this song and thought it
would be perfect for him. He was a man who truly lived his life
his own way. Now ...
I will always love you- Dolly Parton
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This is my papa's favorite song.
This song was made famous by Whitney Houston.
Lyrics:
If I should stay
Well I would only be in your way
And so ...
Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) by the Dixie Chicks
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Everytime I hear this song it brings me to tears...
Natalie Maine has a beautiful voice and the song is very moving.
Flower Of Scotland
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My Uncle was a Scottish rugby player and when he died last year Flower Of Scotland was played at his Celebration of Life.
Lyrics:
O Flower of Scotland,...
The Rose
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Reviews about "The Rose" by Bette Midler or Westlife
Enya-If I Could Be Where You Are
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This is a very sad-sounding song that can be interpreted in two different ways. It could be about death. Or it could be about
someone you love being ...
"Leave Out All The Rest" by Linkin Park
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I placed the lyrics at the end.
I had just lost a very, very dear friend. She helped raise me and care for me when my mom went back to work when I was ...
Voice of the Soul by Death
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This was played at my brother's funeral.
I want this to be played at my funeral as well. My brother was a huge fan of Death.
It's an instrumental, but ...
Slipped Away by Avril Lavigne
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It's a very emotional song.
I think it is a good choice for a memorial.
Grandpa Told Me So by Kenny Chesney
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At my Dad's funeral, all of his grandchildren and great-
grandchildren sang this song. It was a perfect tribute to see
them all crowding together in ...
Never Alone
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My best friends dad accidently shot himself in the chest while he was fixing his truck.
The gun was in the toolbox and went off and shot him in the chest....
Bless the Broken Road
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The best funeral song I have ever heard was at the funeral of my ex-boyfriend. The song is "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts. It's good because ...
Here Without You by 3 Doors Down
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When my stepmom died in september 2007, this is the song they played at the funeral. The lyric and song is beautiful.
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matt monro - autumn leaves
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Thanks for the list it was most helpful there are a few I will be using at my mums funeral in a few days. she was 78 years old and lived through the second ...
Warren Zevon - Keep me in your heart
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I haven't seen this song played at anyone's funeral but i think that that is an super song for funerals with super lyrics.
Leaving Hope
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This is an instrumental song by NIN ... When I go whether it is
played or not it will be in the tears and dissappointment I will
never have to bare ...
Take me home Country Road
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This was played at my best mates funeral she was only 19 and she was a typical country girl.. This song was sang by everybody at the funeral and i would ...
Go Rest High on that Mountain
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The First time I heard it was at my Brothers Funeral. He died on May 29th 2000.
His Funeral was June 1st 2000. This song will alway's be a part of
not ...
Crucifixus, composed by Antonio Lotti
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This song is sacred, and allows those in attendance to be mornful without being torn to shreds. Slow, easy, greiving, sort of like pulling the bandaid ...
U2 Walk On
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I was a widow at 26... by husband passed away 20 months ago yesterday (Friday 14th March) and he was a huge fan of U2.... I found it lovely I could play ...
Probably Wouldn't Be This Way by Leann Rimes
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When my dad died, I couldn't find the right song. when I heard this, it was just so right. I cried and it helped.
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Got a date a week from Friday ...
20 Good Reasons
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Some songs at funerals send shivers down my spine and put tears in my eyes every time I hear them....."20 Good Reasons" by Thirsty Merc is certainly in ...
