Essential Classics
Tried and true. With gently paced intros and outros, they allow us to build powerful moments. You'll notice how energy levels ebb and flow to allow sequences that highlight the ups and downs of life. They're perfect for capturing the thrill of love and the ache of loss while setting a heartfelt and reflective tone.
- Dani and Lizzy – Dancing in the Sky: A soulful ballad celebrating the peace found in heaven.
Lyrics | YouTube | Spotify - LeAnn Rimes – How Do I Live: A tender expression of love and loss, filled with raw emotion.
Lyrics | YouTube - Mari Olsen Onsøien – Now You Belong to Heaven: A serene piece reflecting on the comfort of eternal rest.
Lyrics | YouTube - MercyMe – I Can Only Imagine: A hopeful Christian hymn envisioning the wonders of heaven.
Lyrics | YouTube - Faith Hill – There You’ll Be: A heartfelt ballad of love and remembrance.
Lyrics | YouTube - Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On: An iconic anthem of enduring love and memory.
Lyrics | YouTube - Ed Sheeran - Supermarket Flowers: A heartwrenching and powerful song about losing your mother.
Lyrics | YouTube - A Thousand Years - Christina Perri: Beautiful piano, heavenly tone and powerful chorus.
Lyrics | YouTube - Through The Years - Kenny Rogers: Muted and subtle, with a more traditional feel.
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Soulful Solace
Soft, slow and melodic tracks to soothe the soul and provide gentle comfort in difficult moments. These songs work well as a second or third middle song, usually before an upbeat finale to bring emotional contrast and emphasize the finale of a project.
- Israel IZ Kamakawiwo'ole – Somewhere Over the Rainbow: A dreamy ukulele rendition of hope and longing, this timeless classic uplifts the spirit.
Lyrics | YouTube | Spotify - Fleetwood Mac – Landslide: A tender expression of love and loss, filled with raw emotion.
Lyrics | YouTube - Jordan Smith – Hallelujah (The Voice Performance): A breathtaking rendition of Leonard Cohen's classic, filled with raw emotion and soul.
Lyrics | YouTube - Boyz II Men – It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday: A harmonized farewell capturing the bittersweet emotions of parting with loved ones.
Lyrics | YouTube - Sarah McLachlan – Angel: A endlessly beautiful track that offers comfort and peace in moments of sorrow.
Lyrics | YouTube - Donna Taggart – Jealous of the Angels (Original): A tender song about love and loss, capturing the bittersweet beauty of saying goodbye.
Lyrics | YouTube - Bette Midler – Wind Beneath My Wing: A powerful ballad of gratitude and admiration, perfect for honoring a loved one’s legacy.
Lyrics | YouTube - Frank Sinatra - I Did it My Way: A timeless anthem of self-reflection and resilience with a gentle tone.
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Bonus: Emotional Hits
These songs evoke deep feelings, from poignant sorrow to bittersweet comfort, and resonate across generations.
- Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here: A melancholic tribute to absent loved ones.
- Bob Dylan – Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door: A classic reflection on life’s inevitable journey.
- James Morrison – I Won’t Let You Go: A powerful commitment to everlasting support.
- 3 Doors Down – Here Without You: A rock ballad expressing longing and love.
- B.J. Thomas – Home Where I Belong: A serene ode to the idea of eternal rest.
- Chris Stapleton – Broken Halos (Official Audio): A soulful reflection on those who’ve left us, yet remain close in spirit.
- Brett Eldredge – Go On Without Me: A heartfelt country ballad about letting go while cherishing the memories that remain.
Whether you're aiming for reflective, heartwarming, or uplifting, we have a playlist for you. More is coming very soon, including our rock playlist, modern funeral and hip hop and pop funeral songs.