105 Country Songs Appropriate for Funeral or Memorial Services
Country music has always spoken to the human condition and the depths of emotion that we experience in the various cycles of life. This is no less true when it comes to grief and loss. Country music at a funeral or memorial service brings out the strong emotions and memories of loved ones. Take a look at the selection below and see which one(s) speak to you and would be appropriate for the funeral or memorial service of your loved one.
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When I Get Where I'm Going
Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley
Go Rest High On That Mountain
It is a ballad for those that have passed
If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away
A song about missing a deceased grandfather.
If Tomorrow Never Comes
Garth Brooks
A song about cherishing the moments we have.
The Dance
Garth Brooks
I'm Already There
A song about passing onto heaven.
Angels Among Us
Alabama
A song about those we've lost watching over us.
One More Day With You
A song about wishing for just one more day with that person you love.
Daddy's Hands
A good song to remeber a father by.
If You Get There Before I Do
A song about losing someone to heaven.
I Believe
A sad song about loss but one that comforts.
Bless the Broken Road
Rascal Flatts
A song about the loved one that saved your life. A nice way to remeber a lost loved one.
What Hurts the Most
A song about loss done by Rascal Flatts but Wills gives an added texture.
Drink a Beer
Luke Bryan
Wish You Were Here
A song about missing someone dear who has passed.
Who You'd Be Today
A what if song, reflecting on where someone would be if we hadn't lost them.
Sissy's Song
Alan Jackson
In Color
Jaey Johnson
A look back over a lifetime and living without any regret.
He Stopped Loving Her Today
George Jones
Don't Blink
A song about the speed of life and the need to live it to the fullest.
Dancing With the Angels
A song about wishing a lost loved one is better off now.
Lead Me Home
Jamey Johnson
Please Remember Me
Tim McGraw
Cryin' for Me (Wayman's Song)
Toby Keith
I'll Leave This World Loving You
Ricky Van Shelton
Jealous of the Angels
Jenn Bostic
If I Had Only Known
A song about sudden loss.
See You Again
Carrie Underwood
One Hell of an Amen
Brantley Gilbert
Believe
A song about those special moments with loved ones both friends and family.
Will The Circle be Unbroken
Johnny Cash (Ft. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
Paint Me a Birmingham
A song about the loss of a loved one and plans that were unfortunately never able to be made.
God's Will
A song about life being subject to god, and just trusting in that.
Arlington
Trace Adkins
A song in tribute to fallen soldiers
I'm No Stranger to the Rain
A song about finding comfort in that too familiar feeling of loss.
The Baby
A song about a youngest child loosing his mother. A song where that laments the ones we've lost and not having enough time.
It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later
You Can Let Go Now, Daddy
Crystal Shawanda
Life Ain't Always Beautiful
A realistic look at life and its tragedies. Sometimes its best to be honest.
A Picture of Me (Without You)
Lorrie Morgan
A song about what life will be like with a loved one gone.
I'll Fly Away
Jim Reeves
There You'll Be
A song about the strength of memory during times of loss.
Nobody Knows It but Me
A song about saying what we mean to say to those we love before its too late.
The Good Stuff
A look back on life and all its great moments. A nice way to remeber a loved one.
People Are Crazy
A song that looks at life's unexpected twists and turns.
If I Don't Make It Back
A tribute to a soldier who doesn't make it back from war.
How Can I Help You Say Goodbye
Patty Loveless
Mama Was a Lot Like Jesus
A tribute to mothers in a time of loss.
I Won't Let Go
A song about helping someone through a difficult time.
Grandpa
Justin Moore
The Best I Ever Had
A song about losing a lover to a "grey morning sky"
Moments
Another song about recognizing the impact we have on one another.
You're Gone
A song about recognizing the huge impact others have on our life.
Hurt
Johnny Cash
If Heaven
Andy Griggs
Riverbank
A song about remembering the good times had with those you've lost.
Help Pour Out the Rain
A song about death and a child's question about what happens to us next.
If You're Going Through Hell
A slightly more upbeat song with a message to just keep on carrying on.
Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone?
June Carter Cash
Life Without You
A song about living life without a loved one, and then "flying" on.
Angels
Robbie Williams
Last Day of My Life
reflecting on life after the loss of a friend and how things like this change our perspective.
See You When I See You
Jason Aldean
You Never Know
A song about unexpected loss and living life to the fullest.
She's Finally Home - Cissy Mccaa
Sad song. But a great one for any Mother
I'll See You Again, Westlife
One More Day
Diamond Rio
You Should Be Here
Cole Swindell
Too Hard to Say Goodbye Westlife
A Lot of Things Different
A song about what we would have changed had we only known...
Please Remember Me - Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery
When a Hero Falls
A song in tribute to fallen soldiers.
Holes in the Floor of Heaven
Steve Wariner
Bed of Roses
Warrant
And When I Die
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Heroes
A song about cherishing non traditional heroes like our parents.
Clouds
A song about the comfort of the heavens and clouds after the loss of someone dear.
Our Special Absent Friends
Homesick
A song about being homesick for the loved one you've lost.
Now I Run
Shannon Noll
The Car in Front of Me
Luke Bryan
The Battle Hymn Of Love
Kathy Mattea
I'm Gonna Sing
Llewellyn - Upchurch
Upchurch
A friend Upchurch lost when he was younger.
I Can't Write That
A song about a writer too overcome with emotion over loss, to write.
Love Lives On
Mallary Hope
Please Stay
Westlife
Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley
Go Rest High On That Mountain
It is a ballad for those that have passed
If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away
A song about missing a deceased grandfather.
If Tomorrow Never Comes
Garth Brooks
A song about cherishing the moments we have.
The Dance
Garth Brooks
I'm Already There
A song about passing onto heaven.
Angels Among Us
Alabama
A song about those we've lost watching over us.
One More Day With You
A song about wishing for just one more day with that person you love.
Daddy's Hands
A good song to remeber a father by.
If You Get There Before I Do
A song about losing someone to heaven.
I Believe
A sad song about loss but one that comforts.
Bless the Broken Road
Rascal Flatts
A song about the loved one that saved your life. A nice way to remeber a lost loved one.
What Hurts the Most
A song about loss done by Rascal Flatts but Wills gives an added texture.
Drink a Beer
Luke Bryan
Wish You Were Here
A song about missing someone dear who has passed.
Who You'd Be Today
A what if song, reflecting on where someone would be if we hadn't lost them.
Sissy's Song
Alan Jackson
In Color
Jaey Johnson
A look back over a lifetime and living without any regret.
He Stopped Loving Her Today
George Jones
Don't Blink
A song about the speed of life and the need to live it to the fullest.
Dancing With the Angels
A song about wishing a lost loved one is better off now.
Lead Me Home
Jamey Johnson
Please Remember Me
Tim McGraw
Cryin' for Me (Wayman's Song)
Toby Keith
I'll Leave This World Loving You
Ricky Van Shelton
Jealous of the Angels
Jenn Bostic
If I Had Only Known
A song about sudden loss.
See You Again
Carrie Underwood
One Hell of an Amen
Brantley Gilbert
Believe
A song about those special moments with loved ones both friends and family.
Will The Circle be Unbroken
Johnny Cash (Ft. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
Paint Me a Birmingham
A song about the loss of a loved one and plans that were unfortunately never able to be made.
God's Will
A song about life being subject to god, and just trusting in that.
Arlington
Trace Adkins
A song in tribute to fallen soldiers
I'm No Stranger to the Rain
A song about finding comfort in that too familiar feeling of loss.
The Baby
A song about a youngest child loosing his mother. A song where that laments the ones we've lost and not having enough time.
It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later
You Can Let Go Now, Daddy
Crystal Shawanda
Life Ain't Always Beautiful
A realistic look at life and its tragedies. Sometimes its best to be honest.
A Picture of Me (Without You)
Lorrie Morgan
A song about what life will be like with a loved one gone.
I'll Fly Away
Jim Reeves
There You'll Be
A song about the strength of memory during times of loss.
Nobody Knows It but Me
A song about saying what we mean to say to those we love before its too late.
The Good Stuff
A look back on life and all its great moments. A nice way to remeber a loved one.
People Are Crazy
A song that looks at life's unexpected twists and turns.
If I Don't Make It Back
A tribute to a soldier who doesn't make it back from war.
How Can I Help You Say Goodbye
Patty Loveless
Mama Was a Lot Like Jesus
A tribute to mothers in a time of loss.
I Won't Let Go
A song about helping someone through a difficult time.
Grandpa
Justin Moore
The Best I Ever Had
A song about losing a lover to a "grey morning sky"
Moments
Another song about recognizing the impact we have on one another.
You're Gone
A song about recognizing the huge impact others have on our life.
Hurt
Johnny Cash
If Heaven
Andy Griggs
Riverbank
A song about remembering the good times had with those you've lost.
Help Pour Out the Rain
A song about death and a child's question about what happens to us next.
If You're Going Through Hell
A slightly more upbeat song with a message to just keep on carrying on.
Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone?
June Carter Cash
Life Without You
A song about living life without a loved one, and then "flying" on.
Angels
Robbie Williams
Last Day of My Life
reflecting on life after the loss of a friend and how things like this change our perspective.
See You When I See You
Jason Aldean
You Never Know
A song about unexpected loss and living life to the fullest.
She's Finally Home - Cissy Mccaa
Sad song. But a great one for any Mother
I'll See You Again, Westlife
One More Day
Diamond Rio
You Should Be Here
Cole Swindell
Too Hard to Say Goodbye Westlife
A Lot of Things Different
A song about what we would have changed had we only known...
Please Remember Me - Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery
When a Hero Falls
A song in tribute to fallen soldiers.
Holes in the Floor of Heaven
Steve Wariner
Bed of Roses
Warrant
And When I Die
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Heroes
A song about cherishing non traditional heroes like our parents.
Clouds
A song about the comfort of the heavens and clouds after the loss of someone dear.
Our Special Absent Friends
Homesick
A song about being homesick for the loved one you've lost.
Now I Run
Shannon Noll
The Car in Front of Me
Luke Bryan
The Battle Hymn Of Love
Kathy Mattea
I'm Gonna Sing
Llewellyn - Upchurch
Upchurch
A friend Upchurch lost when he was younger.
I Can't Write That
A song about a writer too overcome with emotion over loss, to write.
Love Lives On
Mallary Hope
Please Stay
Westlife
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