The best songs to pick for a funeral


Posted December 14, 2022 by axonseo123

Picking songs for a loved one's funeral can be a difficult choice. Here is some guidance to help you through your choices and ensure you make the right choice for the funeral.

 
Music at a funeral is an important and often emotional selection for the family who has to pick them. Whether it is something slow and memorable or simply just a song your loved one liked throughout their life it is often difficult to know if you are making the right choice. Don’t worry if you are stuck when picking because here are some of the most popular options for funeral songs in different categories.

First of all, we have some of the most popular/commonly used songs at funerals:

My Way – Frank Sinatra
Angels – Robbie Williams
The Best – Tina Turner
Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life – Eric Idle (Monty Python’s ‘Life of Brian’)
Time to Say Goodbye – Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli
You’ll Never Walk Alone – Gerry and the Pacemakers

Now picking the most “trendy” songs isn’t necessary and sometimes you might want to make it more custom to the loved one who has left you. In order to cater to this need here are some song options that are specifically for the loss of a mother:

In the Arms of an Angel - Sarah McLachlan
You’re My Best Friend - Queen
Supermarket flowers – Ed Sheeran
Goodbye’s the Saddest Word – Celine Dion
Mama – Il Divo
Don’t Forget to Remember Me – Carrie Underwood
I’ll Always Love My Mamma – The Intruders
In My Life – The Beatles
Momma, I’m Coming Home – Ozzy Osbourne
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole

Of course, modern songs aren’t for everyone and maybe the person you have lost is from an older generation who wasn’t up to date with pop songs. Here is a category of classical songs that would be a perfect fit for the emotional send-off:

Canon in D – Pachelbel
Nimrod from Enigma Variations – Elgar
The Four Seasons – Vivaldi
Ave Maria – Schubert
Pie Jesu – Fauré
Adagio – Albinoni
Air on a G String – Bach

In conclusion, don’t worry too much when picking the music for your loved one’s funeral because remembering them and the life they led is the most important thing of all.
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Categories Event , Family , Lifestyle
Tags funeral , funeral music , loss , loved ones , cremation
Last Updated December 14, 2022