The Ultimate Guide To Funeral Song Selections

 

“Where words fail, music speaks.” 

At Sisco Funeral Chapel we strive to create a personalized service that helps you celebrate the life of your loved one, and much of that comes through the family’s music selection. We believe that there are no “right” or “wrong” music selections. We understand that some of our families want a sentimental music selection while others might choose happy and uplifting songs. We can even play your loved ones favorite song! However if you are struggling with music selection, we have compiled this complete categorized list of songs.

Top 10 Songs: 

1. You Can Close Your Eyes by James Taylor
2. Tears in Heaven by  Eric Clapton
3. Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley 
4. Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole
5. I’m Already There by Lonestar 
6. I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe
7. I Will Remember by Sarah McLachlan
8. You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers
9. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa 
10. How Great Thou Art by Carrie Underwood

Songs based on person: 

Father – 

1. You Should Be Here by Cole Swindell 
2. Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross
3. A Song For Dad by Keith Urban
4. Forever Young by Bob Dylan
5. My Way by Frank Sinatra 

Mother – 

1. Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran
2. One More Day by Diamond Rio
3. You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
4. Don’t Forget to Remember Me by Carrie Underwood
5. Daddy’s Hands by Reba McEntire 

Significant Other –

1. Unforgettable by Nat King Cole 
2. I’ll Be Seeing You by Billie Holiday
3. Remember When by Alan Jackson
4. Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts
5. See You Again by Carrie Underwood 

Grandparents – 

1. When I Get Where I Am Going by Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton
2. In Color by Jamey Johnson
3. Smile by Nat King Cole
4. Go Rest High on That Mountain by Vince Gill 
5. Grandma’s Hands by Bill Withers/ Grandpa by Justin Moore 

Sentimental Songs – 

1. I Will Remember You by Sarah McLachlan
2. Yesterday by The Beatles 
3. Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper
4. Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol 
5. We’ll Meet Again by Vera Lynn

Happy Songs – 

1. Beautiful Day by U2
2. Well Done by Deitrick Haddon
3. What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
4. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin
5. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye

We hope this list will inspire you to honor your loved one through music in a unique way.