Funeral songs. What songs have people chosen to play at funerals. I am currently arranging a...

LILPapi69 · 46-50, M

My condolences to you and your family Sorry for your loss. Those 2 songs were played at my mom's funeral. She died of a Blood Clot. It started in her calf, then disappeared, then came back in her calf, again, found its way around her body and ended up going into her heart and exploding. My mom was only 46 years old. I was 22 when she died.

Thevy29 · 41-45, M

My Grandmother had already organized the songs she wanted. The Theme song from The Dockers football team. Two songs from an Indian singer Kumar I didn't recognize. Followed by AC/DC's 'Highway to hell' when the coffin was lowered. She didn't want people to feel sad she was gone.

LILPapi69 · 46-50, M

Here's a poem. I love I read this at my mom's funeral:

"Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep":
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

A Note on Authorship
While this poem circulated anonymously or with unknown origins for decades, its authorship is generally attributed to Mary Elizabeth Frye (1905–2004), who is believed to have written it in 1932.
However, some sources suggest an earlier version may have been written by Clare Harner titled "Immortality." The poem's history is somewhat disputed, but for many, it simply serves as a timeless message of comfort that transcends a single author.

emmasfriend · 46-50, F

@Jacko1971
I have just re-read the programme.
Time to say Goodbye was by Sarah Brightman as well as Andrea Bocelli. On the radio, it is usually the Italian version played.

The Photo Tribute was accompanied by Jennifer Juniper by Donovan. [The deceased's name was Jennifer]

Jacko1971 · 51-55, M

It was a lovely service. Morning from Peer Gynt as we walked in. A lovely tribute followed by a lovely poem. Celine Dion's Because You Loved Me accompanied a photo presentation (which worked out perfectly) and Somewhere Over The Rainbow as we were ushered. Having paid for it, I would have liked to have stayed until the end of the song.

Jacko1971 · 51-55, M

No favourite as such she liked nice singers with good voices rather than pop bands. Im looking at Celine Dion, My Heart Does Go On. Because You Loved Me has more appropriate lyrics but not as powerful.

Ive been told that I should end with a positive song. Somewhere Over The Rainbow is a nice song and is of the same vintage as mum.

YoMomma ·

Did she have any favorite songs or maybe some of her friends have ideas?

Sorry for your loss..

PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F

So sorry for your loss. Hope you're doing ok. Well, as ok as you can. Xx

SpectralMourning · 41-45, M

This was one of my dad's favorite songs and was played at his funeral.

LavidaRaq · F

So I heard this at a friends funeral and It has always reminded me of him.

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sylvsn59 · 61-69, M

it will depend on your faith but we usually always 'ave maria' and amazing grace'

Matt85 · 36-40, M

sorry for your loss ❤

emmasfriend · 46-50, F

The last one I attended played:

Time to say Goodbye by Andrea Bocelli
[It was the English version, I think there is one wholly in Italian]
&
The Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar