45 Best Funeral Songs and Hymns to Say Goodbye to a Loved One
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 funeral songs. 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
24 Best Funeral Songs
- Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman – Time to Say Goodbye
2. The Band Perry –If I Die Young
3. The Beatles – In My Life
4. Bette Midler – Wind Beneath My Wings
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5. Blake Shelton – God Gave Me You
6. Bob Dylan – Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
7. Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton – When I Get Where I’m Going
8. Carrie Underwood – See You Again
9. Chris Janson – Bye Mom
10. Dani and Lizzy – Dancing in the Sky
11. Diamond Rio – One More Day
12. Ed Sheeran – Supermarket Flowers
13. Elton John – Candle in the Wind
14. Eric Clapton – Tears in Heaven
15. Israel Kamakawiwoʻole – Over the Rainbow
16. Josh Groban – You Raise Me Up
17. Keith Urban – Song for Dad
18. Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men – One Sweet Day
19. MercyMe – I Can Only Imagine
20. Monk & Neagle – Dancing with the Angels
21. Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the Sky
22. Randy Travis – He Walked on Water
23. Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over Troubled Water
24. Tim McGraw – Humble and Kind
21 Best Funeral Hymns
1. Abide with Me
2. Amazing Grace
3. Ave Maria
4. Because He Lives
5. Beulah Land
6. Blessed Assurance
7. Goin’ Up Yonder
8. Go Rest High on that Mountain
9. Here I Am Lord
10. How Great Thou Art
11. I Know My Redeemer Lives
12. In Christ Alone
13. In the Garden
14. It Is Well with My Soul
15. Just a Closer Walk with Thee
16. Mansion over the Hilltop
17. May the Circle Be Unbroken
18. Old Rugged Cross
19. Safe in the Arms of Jesus
20. Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
21. Where the Roses Never Fade
What is your favorite funeral song?
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