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Jan 21, 2019 · The classic, most touching funeral songs. First, let’s start things off with songs you’d typically hear at a funeral. These songs are a nice mix of beautiful odes to someone’s life and ones that have stuck around for a while, for good reason: 1. “You Can Close Your Eyes” – James Taylor.
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- “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
- “To Build A Home” by The Cinematic Orchestra
- “When We Were Young” by Adele
- “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran
- “Yellow” by Coldplay
- “Yesterday” by The Beatles
- “Home” by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros
- “If Tomorrow Never Comes” by Garth Brooks
- “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson
- “I’m Already There” by Lonestar
Song Year: 1992 “I Will Always Love You” is a funeral classic for an assortment of reasons, the main being how lyrically beautiful this song is. With this version having the stunning voice of Whitney Houston, it’s perfect. It’s a gentle farewell full of love, peace, and acceptance. A slide show for a loved one with this song in the background is ce...
Song Year: 2007 The Cinematic Orchestra blows us away with their powerful instrumental in their song, “To Build a Home.” The lyrics are about building a home with someone you love and watching it crumble. It’s a beautiful way to describe a deep and meaningful relationship with someone. While it may be a heartwrenching song lyrically for a funeral, ...
Song Year:2015 Looking at past photographs of a loved one, especially a significant other, can be difficult when you think back on the memories you share. “When We Were Young” is a song about missing the feeling of being young and in love. Adele delivers a heart-wrenching performance with strong vocals that evoke pain, desperation, and sorrow. It’s...
Song Year: 2014 “Photograph” is not only a great fit because of the name but because of the emotions evoked in the lyrics and singer’s voice. Ed Sheeran has a large number of songs that stun us with how emotionally taxing they can be to listen to, and photograph is one. Yet, it’s almost hopeful in a way. It’s a song about holding onto pictures of l...
Song Year: 2000 “Yellow” is a beautiful song about loving someone with your entire being; because of them, you’re joyful just to be alive. They make you happy and give your life purpose. Coldplay reminds us that even though love can be painful, it makes you think about how significant it is to even feel love and be loved so strongly by another. Our...
Song Year: 1965 “Yesterday” is a song about wanting to go back in time, even a day would do, just to right the wrongs of the past. It has sorrow and regret, but it’s also about wanting our loved one to return to us. It has gentle lyrics, which makes it lovely to listen to while reminiscing on our loved ones. There is also a part in the song that qu...
Song Year:2009 “Home” is one of the more upbeat songs on our list because its lyrics are full of life, love, and joy. While a song this happy isn’t for everyone on the day of a funeral, this song pays tribute to the love and light our loved one felt in life and death. They will always be a part of us, and home will always be with them and never be ...
Song Year: 1989 Garth Brooks breaks hearts with his rendition of “If Tomorrow Never Comes.” This song is even more difficult to process once you’ve lost a loved one, but the reason it’s on our list is that sometimes we need to hear it. Our loved ones loved us as much as we loved them, and that’s something to never forget. Although their tomorrow ne...
Song Year:2009 “Breakaway” is a song about exploring dreams and leaving the life you once lived to find a new and better one. While the lyrics revolve around dreams, the mention of having wings and flying can also be relatable to a loved one who passed on. Kelly Clarkson sings beautifully and evokes an intense need to break free, and although their...
Song Year: 2001 Lonestar creates heartwrenching yet uplighting lyrics in their song, “I’m Already There.” Although we may not be beside our loved ones physically anymore, this song expresses how they never leave us. They are with us everywhere we go.
Sep 8, 2023 · When it comes to picking out a hymn for a Catholic funeral, there are plenty of options that can convey the right message. From traditional songs like "Ave Maria" and "Salve Regina", to more modern tunes, these timeless melodies will help you honor your loved one in a way you find meaningful.
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- Amazing Grace – Traditional. Download on Spotify. Download on Apple Music. Listen on YouTube.
- Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler. Download on Spotify. Download on Apple Music. Listen on Youtube.
- His Eye is on the Sparrow – Mahalia Jackson. Download on Spotify. Download on Apple Music. Listen on Youtube.
- My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion. Download on Spotify. Download on Apple Music. Listen on Youtube.
Dec 11, 2023 · I’ve carefully selected the best Christian funeral songs and hymns, offering comfort and solace through their soothing melodies and hopeful messages. This article is a guide to finding peace and spiritual solace in music during times of mourning and remembrance.
This is a selection of hymns which may be suitable to use for at Roman Catholic funeral Mass, Some of the songs may also be appropriate at a funeral liturgy outside Mass, depending on the form of service you are using.
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Sep 5, 2020 · Here are the 50 best songs to play during a funeral slideshow or a memorial tribute. Included are music videos for the top songs so you can easily click and listen to decide which songs will work the best.
