Funeral songs?

Question

What are good funeral songs? Please state name of song and artist.

Answer 1

Elton John- Funeral for a Friend
Pink Floyd- The Great Gig in the Sky

Answer 2

I remember a song called "Seasons in the Sun" about someone who was dying who says Goodbye to each member of his family in the various verses, but, sorry, I do not know the singer or the composer. Then there are songs by classical composers, especially of a religious nature, such as "Angels, ever bright and fair" or spirituals such as "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." There are also country songs, such as "Jim, I wore a tie today" in which Jim´s friends describe the preparations for his funeral. Otherwise I think it depends on whose funeral it is. The song need not be about death, but more about the relationship you had to the deceased or it could be one of his/her favorite songs.

Answer 3

The song from City of Angels by Sara Mccoughlin, I'm not sure if her last name is spelled right, can't think of the song..I'm still tired. but it is a beautiful song i'd want played at my funeral

Answer 4

"My Immortal" by Evanescense is one of the most streamed songs you will hear when visiting a memorial page.

..but for me, the lyrics and Native/Ambient beat is very powerful.
It's from "Requiem for the Americas (Songs from the Lost World)" An amazing compilation from composer Jonathan Elias, in 1989.
Featuring Toni Childs,
Track 2: "I've not forgotten you"

Take me back..
..take me back.
To the place that i once knew when i was young.
Out beneath the star's where we surrendered.
Following the rhythm here.
Born out from the river.

I have not forgotten love..
..dreams that never die.

Take me back.
To feel the rush of love come pouring in..
I'm trying to get closer now,
..to hands that reach forever here.
I have not forgotten love,
Dreams that never die.

Waiting for the night to pass,
..pass into another way.
Hold me now within your heart,
..the love we share can never die..

I can see forever.
I can look beyond the stars.
I will run forever,
..always letting go.
Of Love.
..Of Life.

Now my breath can fade away,
..pass into another way.
I feel my body one last time.
Out beyond forever.

Nothing is so simple.
..Nothing is that Cold.
Nothing lasts forever..
..'last i close my eyes.

Answer 5

Words by Bee Gees
Tears in heaven by Eric Clapton
Arms of an angel by Sarah Mcglochlin
I will remember you by Sarah Mcgloclin (spelling is wrong)

I played these for my son at his funeral.

Answer 6

Josh Groban - Remember Me (from Troy soundtrack)
Josh Groban - To Where You Are

both are really good songs...and both are on the list of songs I want

Jimmy Eat World - Hear You Me

Answer 7

I'll walk with God and just a closer walk with Thee by Jim Reeves and also Amazing Grace (various artists)

Answer 8

I think it depends on the late person, but if you mean something else, I guess electric funeral by black sabbath

Answer 9

Make me an angel, that flies from Montgomery, by John Prine. also... Turn Turn Turn, by the Byrds

Answer 10

nans song - robbie williams