A funeral service for a loved one would be incomplete without a funeral song. Funeral songs help us express how we feel about the person who passed away. They can also express our sadness and help us to begin the grieving process. Some funeral songs can also help us celebrate an extraordinary life lived, from Cradle2grave.
If you are planning a funeral, a memorial service, or a celebration of life ceremony, we trust that you will find a classic funeral song on our list to play at the service.
How do you decide on a classical funeral song?
There are many options for classic funeral songs, so selecting the right song can seem overwhelming! Here are some useful tips to help you find the right song.
Make a List of Classic Songs That Would be a Good Fit
Consider the type of the service, do some homework, and make a list of possible classic songs that you think would be a good fit for the person.
Listen To The Words
The words of a song are just as important as the melody. It’s handy to have the lyrics to the songs while you’re listening to them. Delete any classic songs from your list that don’t meet the desired message.
Ask Family and Friends For Input
When you have reduced your list of classic songs, play each song for close family members & friends who know the person well. Ask them which classic song they think best represents the person. You can also ask if they have any classic song suggestions not listed.
Classic Funeral Songs List
We have collected a list of classic funeral songs for you to choose from. We hope you like them.
| Collective Soul | Shine | Play Song |
| Bon Jovi | Hallelujah | Play Song |
| Alter Bridge | In Loving Memory | Play Song |
| Guns N’ Roses | Patience | Play Song |
| Led Zeppelin | Stairway to Heaven | Play Song |
| Linkin Park | Shadow of the Day | Play Song |
| Black Sabbath | Changes | Play Song |
| Lynyd Skynyrd | Freebird | Play Song |
| Guns N’ Roses | Sweet Child of Mine | Play Song |
| Ozzy Osbourne | See You on the Other Side | Play Song |
| Pink Floyd | Wish You Were Here | Play Song |
| Nirvana | Man Who Sold the World | Play Song |
| Queen | You’re my Best Friend | Play Song |
| Guns N’ Roses | Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door | Play Song |
| The Byrds | Turn Turn Turn | Play Song |
| Jimmy Eat World | Hear You Me | Play Song |
| Guns N’ Roses | November Rain | Play Song |
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eziFunerals supports individuals and families coping with end-of-life decisions, death and funerals. We are an independent, Australian-owned and operated company, and are not a subsidiary of any other corporation.
