What are your favorite funeral songs? They can be either popular songs or church hymns, or both.
I’ve planned three funerals, one for my mom and one for each of her parents. So I’ve had some time to think about this. A couple of my favorites are Alan Jackson’s version of Blessed Assurance (makes me cry every time I hear it) and Ed Sheeran’s Supermarket Flowers. I also love Randy Travis’ He Walked on Water and Patsy Cline’s version of Just A Closer Walk with Thee.
I asked my Facebook followers for their favorites and compiled a list of the best funeral songs and hymns. Hopefully, it is helpful to those of you who find yourself planning a funeral or memorial service.
45 Best Funeral Songs and Hymns to Say Goodbye to a Loved One
Popular Funeral Songs
Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman – Time to Say Goodbye
The Band Perry – If I Die Young
The Beatles – In My Life
Bette Midler – Wind Beneath My Wings
Blake Shelton – God Gave Me You
Bob Dylan – Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton – When I Get Where I’m Going
Carrie Underwood – See You Again
Chris Janson – Bye Mom
Dani and Lizzy – Dancing in the Sky
Diamond Rio – One More Day
Ed Sheeran – Supermarket Flowers
Elton John – Candle in the Wind
Eric Clapton – Tears in Heaven
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole – Over the Rainbow
Josh Groban – You Raise Me Up
Keith Urban – Song for Dad
Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men – One Sweet Day
MercyMe – I Can Only Imagine
Monk & Neagle – Dancing with the Angels
Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the Sky
Randy Travis – He Walked on Water
Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over Troubled Water
Tim McGraw – Humble and Kind
Funeral Hymns
Abide with Me
Amazing Grace
Ave Maria
Because He Lives
Beulah Land
Blessed Assurance
Goin’ Up Yonder
Go Rest High on that Mountain
Here I Am Lord
How Great Thou Art
I Know My Redeemer Lives
In Christ Alone
In the Garden
It Is Well with My Soul
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Mansion over the Hilltop
May the Circle Be Unbroken
Old Rugged Cross
Safe in the Arms of Jesus
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
Where the Roses Never Fade
What is your favorite funeral song?
Let me know your favorite funeral song or hymn in the comments.
