Song Recommendations for Funeral or Memorial Service

If you’ve decided to play songs at your deceased loved one’s funeral service or memorial service, great. But you still have to come up with appropriate songs so that they fit in the program. A Roundhead, OH funeral home and cremation services company is a great place to go to for ideas on how to plan a great service. But personal touches such as song choices should come from you and your family.   

If you’re not sure what to choose, check out the following recommendations for great sold possibilities.  

Melancholy Funeral Tunes 

Depending on the situation, you may want sad funeral songs that depict the way that you, your family and friends are feeling due to the loss. There are lots of songs that can help to put into song the somber mood and tearful hearts of the grieving. Here are some melancholy funeral tunes that are sure to reflect the mood if the occasion is a particularly sad one.  

• “So Long Marianne” – Leonard Cohen 
• “Time After Time” – Cindy Lauper 
• “Goodbye My Friend” – Linda Ronstadt 
• “Don’t You Forget About Me” – Simple Minds  

Don’t be surprised if there isn’t a dry eye in the house after you play these sorts of songs. They’ll bring back memories and help you accept that there will be a new normal.  

Joyous Funeral Tunes 

While death isn’t fun, you can make a funeral a celebratory occasion if you choose to focus on the deceased’s life, accomplishments and other things. Maybe the person had a great sense of humor, liked to live life to the fullest or never backed down from a challenge. If you want the mood of the funeral to be upbeat and positive, here are some joyous tunes to consider.  

• “What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong 
• “Dancing Queen” – Abba 
• “Don’t Worry. Be Happy” – Bobby McFerrin  
• “My Way”- Frank Sinatra/Shirley Bassey 

These sorts of songs will encourage good thoughts as you, your family and friends celebrate the life of one who meant so much.  

Songs for Parents 

There are lots of songs you can play to honor the memory of your parents – or the memory of other family members who themselves are parents. You can pay tribute to the parent-child bond with some well-chosen tunes such as the ones listed below.  

“Good Mother” – Jan Arden 

“Hero” – Mariah Carey 

“Dance with My Father” – Luther Vandross 

“Ode to My Family” – The Cranberries  

These sorts of songs can bring back good memories of happier times. And, of course, they’re just a drop in the bucket of options since there are all sorts of songs you can choose.  

After you’ve found the right Roundhead, OH funeral home and cremation services provider for your needs, you can start to plan the funeral service. Music is a great way to make the occasion memorable, and choosing the right songs can make the occasion an event. Eley Funeral Home & Crematory is here to help if you need a professional, caring death care services provider by your side as you plan the body disposition. Call us at (419) 738-7676 or visit us at 1102 Lincoln Ave, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.