Popular Songs and Music played at funerals and memorials
This page is a list of possible funeral songs. Are you looking for a beautiful piece of music…just the perfect funeral song to remember someone you love? A fitting tune to say goodbye? You have come to the right place!
To me, music is one of the most important aspects of a funeral service. In my previous business (releasing white doves) I have been to plenty of funerals and I am always interested in what music gets played at each funeral service. Even if I have never met the person that is being remembered, I can learn a lot about them by the music that is played at their funeral. It is part of the emotional reflection of a person’s life.
The funeral songs chosen to be played for your loved one will be like a treasure for you and the family and friends of your loved one as time passes and as you are processing the grief. Whenever you want to take time to remember that person, you can play their funeral songs. If you randomly hear their funeral songs on the radio, it will be a nice time to spontaneously reflect and remember that person and the good times you shared.
This funeral song list is quite long, but by no means complete. If you know of other suitable funeral songs, you are welcome to Send in Your Song Recommendations Here
The music is listed in the alphabetical order of the first name of the artist or group eg. Michael Jackson is under M
See Also:
* Funeral Songs for Little Angels (Babies and Children)
* Classical and Instrumental Funeral Music and Hymns
Popular Contemporary Funeral Songs
* Keep You Much Longer by Akon
*Ghost of Days Gone by Alter Bridge
* My Everything by Ariana Grande
*No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande
* Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Ariana Grande
* Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel
* When You’re Gone by Avril Lavigne
* Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne
* Wish You Were Here by Avril Lavigne
* The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand and Lionel Richie
* Summer Rain by Belinda Carlisle
* Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
* PS I Love You by Billie Holiday
* Ghosts In My Guitar by Billy Idol
* Only The Good Die Young by Billy Joel
* Moments by Bliss & Eso featuring Gavin James
[Warning: this song contains explicit lyrics that may offend some people]
* And When I Die by Blood Sweat and Tears
* A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
* Summer of ’69 by Bryan Adams
* When You’re Gone by Bryan Adams featuring Mel C
* Starts With Goodbye by Carrie Underwood
* Morning Has Broken by Cat Stevens
* Immortality by Celine Dion and The Bee Gees
* The Prayer by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli
* Run To Paradise by The Choirboys
*When You’re Gone by The Cranberries
* Just Like Heaven by The Cure
* Without You by David Guetta ft Usher
* Lost Without You by Delta Goodrem
* Wish You Were Here by Delta Goodrem
* Save Tonight by Eagle Eye Cherry
* Candle In The Wind by Elton John
* Love Me Tender by Elvis Presley
* Always On My Mind by Elvis Presley
* If I Could Be Where You Are by Enya
* I Could Never Say Goodbye by Enya
* Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton
* Walking After You by Foo Fighters
* You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and The Pacemakers
* Don’t Worry Be Happy by Guy Sebastian
* Goin’ Down Slow by Howlin’ Wolf
* The Lord’s Prayer by Il Divo
* Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
* Fire and Rain by James Taylor
* Goodbye My Lover by James Blunt
* You Were Meant for Me by Jewel
* Hear You Me by Jimmy Eat World
*I’m Coming Home by Johnny Mathis
* You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
* Moonlight Lady by Julio Iglesias
* The Last Day On Earth by Kate Miller-Heidke
* Celebrate Me Home by Kenny Loggins
* Footprints In The Sand by Leona Lewis
* From Where You Are by Lifehouse
* One More Light by Linkin Park
* Shadow Of The Day by Linkin Park
* What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
* Dance With My Father by Luthor Vandross
* How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton
* Remember The Time by Michael Jackson
* Gone Too Soon by Michael Jackson
* Welcome To The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance
* Unforgettable by Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole
* Break Your Heart by Natalie Merchant
* Beloved Wife by Natalie Merchant
* Spirit In The Sky by Norman Greenbaum
* Don’t Look Back In Anger by Oasis
* Goodbye To Romance by Ozzy Osbourne
* Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paloma Faith
* Together In Electric Dreams by Phil Oakley and Georgio Moroder
* I’ll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans
* These Are The Days of Our Lives by Queen
* First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack
* Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers
* Lost Forever, Left For Dreaming by The Rockets
* Forever Young by Rod Stewart and Bob Dylan
* An Irish Blessing by Roma Downey featuring Phil Coulter
* If Tomorrow Never Comes by Ronan Keating
* If You Could See Me Now by The Script
* I Will Remember You by Sarah McLachlan
* Miss You Love by Silverchair
* Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O’Connor
* Gone too Soon by Simple Plan
* Coming Home Pt II by Skylar Grey
* As I Lay Me Down by Sophie B. Hawkins
* Bullet Train by Stephen Swartz featuring Joni Fatora
* You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder
* Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks
* So Long, Farewell from The Sound of Music Soundtrack
* Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
* Keep Me In Your Heart by Warren Zevon
* The Day You Went Away by Wendy Matthews
* I’ll See You Again by Westlife
* See You Again by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth
* I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
* Forever Young by Youth Group
Thanks to the extremely talented Sheree Brittain and her extensive CD collection for providing some of the song list.
Special thanks also to the many people who have sent in suggestions in the comments form below, and people who make suggestions on various forums around the internet.
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‘Bullet Train’ was played at our son’s Martin’s memorial service in Canada and at his funeral here in Australia.
I don’t hear it often in the radio or in shops, but when I do I am moved to tears