When someone experiences the loss of a loved one, the pain is often unexplainable. Death often happens unexpectedly and sometimes family and friends don’t feel as though they had the chance to say a proper goodbye. One of best ways to find closure is through music and choosing funeral songs that will express the feelings that everyone may be feeling towards their loved one is often a great way to bring a sense of closure to all. It’s also helpful to pick memorial songs that represent the person who has passed and their taste in music.
The Best Funeral Songs
There isn’t always much time to plan a funeral and family and friends are often left in shock, while still having to make arrangements to lay their loved one to rest. Sometimes it’s best to gather the loved one’s closest friends and family and allow everyone to choose from a list of memorial songs, narrowing it down to several songs that everyone can agree on.
List of Songs for Funerals:
Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
My Immortal - Evanescence
I Will Remember You - Sarah Mclachalan
Candle in the Wind - Elton John
Fields of Gold - Eva Cassidy
Fly - Celine Dion
Hero - Mariah Carey
Home - Daughtry
Have I told You Lately - Rod Stewart
How Far is Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
I’ll Be Missing You - P Diddy and Faith Evans
If I Could Be Where You Are - Enya
I will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Imagine - John Lennon
Keep me in Your Heart for Awhile - Warren Zevon
Memories - Elvis Presley
Once Sweet Day - Mariah Carey
Only the Good Die Young - Billy Joel
Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
Softly as I Leave You - Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams
Angels Among Us - Alabama
Fly to the Angels - Slaughter
Finding Closure Through Memorial Songs
Listening to memorial music can be so comforting after loosing a loved one. Songs have a great way to help heal the heart and bring people a sense of peace. Some of the best funeral songs will bring both tears of sadness and joy. Funeral music is often about saying goodbye, but also remembering the blessing of having that loved one in their lives.
It’s best for individuals to search online and take time to listen to various funeral songs. When listening to memorial music, keep in mind that the words should bring both peace and comfort to those listening. Music is a heart felt way to help people remember the memories they had and find closure to the end of a beautiful chapter.
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Source: Next Gen Memorials “Favorite Funeral Songs” (Assessed March 12, 2010)
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