37 Best Funeral Songs For A Grandma
Funerals are often one of the most difficult life events, and finding the right music to comfort you and your loved ones is critical to promote healing and grief. So if you want some ideas for a fitting funeral songs for a grandma, keep reading to learn the best options.
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“Sentimental Journey” by Doris Day
Song year: 1944
With lyrics by Bud Green and music by Les Brown and Ben Homer, the track “Sentimental Journey” came out in 1944 with Doris Day on vocals. You may recognize the music from another famous recording by Frank Sinatra from the 1960s. But this number-one hit from Doris Day is particularly fitting for a grandmother's funeral.
“Nan's Song” by Robbie Williams
Song year: 2002
Released on the 2002 album Escapology, “Nan's Song” by Robbie Williams is a touching track about a grandson reflecting on the passing of his grandmother. With the simplistic accompaniment of acoustic guitar and interluding string lines, Williams's delicate voice expresses lyrics about missing a grandma and feeling her guidance even after death.
“Grandma's Feather Bed” by John Denver
Song year: 1974
The upbeat John Denver track “Grandma's Feather Bed” might not be for every situation, but remember that fast tempos can bring hope to funerals. The banjo player Jim Connor wrote the song, and the lyrics reflect childhood memories of having fun at your grandma's house. So it's a fitting funeral song for your nan.
“Holes in the Floor of Heaven” by Steve Wariner
Song year: 1998
The track “Holes in the Floor of Heaven” by Steve Wariner appeared on the 1998 album Burnin' the Roadhouse Down. The lyrics hint at the idea that loved ones watch us from heaven above, and the music is comforting for those who lost a grandma and those who lost a wife. The track performed well on charts in Canada and America.
“Let It Be” by The Beatles
Song year: 1970
“Let It Be” by The Beatles likely needs little introduction. Released in 1970 on an album by the same name, this track features the comforting voice of Paul McCartney. The lyrics express the deep message of finding peace during difficult times, and the tempo of the music brings in an element of hope.
“Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler
Song year: 1988
If you do not recognize the track “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler, you might better recognize the song's alternate name, “Hero.” Written by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley in 1982, this Bette Midler recording of the tune came out in 1988. The strong vocals and emotional lyrics fit perfectly for a grandmother's funeral.
“I'll Be Seeing You” by Billie Holiday
Song year: 1944
The beautiful female vocals of Billie Holiday's recording of the jazz classic “I'll Be Seeing You” should fit perfectly as a funeral song for grandma. The lyrics are by Irving Kahal, and the music by Sammy Fain, and they express the feeling of seeing your loved one in everything you do. Holiday's delicate voice and the slow music create a sentimental mood.
“Grandma's Song” by Gail Davies
Song year: 1981
Country singer Gail Davies released the track “Grandma's Song” on her 1981 self-titled album. Davies wrote the lyrics as a tribute to her grandmother, and you can even hear a soft recording of her grandma's singing at the beginning. The track found the number nine spot on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart.
“We'll Meet Again” by Vera Lynn
Song year: 1939
With music and lyrics by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles, this recording of “We'll Meet Again” was by Vera Lynn in 1939. The music has that characteristic sound of old big band recordings, and the lyrics capture the pain of saying goodbye to a family member after they pass away. The song found its main success during the second world war, and the tempo provides a sense of hope in the grief.
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland
Song year: 1939
Judy Garland's 1939 recording of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” comes from the film The Wizard Of Oz. The sense of longing and hope in the lyrics are fitting for the mixed emotions one can feel during a funeral. The music uses classical orchestration, including strings and flutes, and this accompaniment helps create a dreamlike state.
“Candle in the Wind” by Elton John
Song year: 1974
Elton John's “Candle in the Wind” was most recently popular in the late 1990s as a tribute to the passing of Princess Diana. But the original release—the 1974 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road—was meant as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. While the lyrics are not specifically about a grandmother, the sentiment of this music fits perfectly as a way to process the emotions of grief.
“My Angel” by Kellie Pickler
Song year: 2006
“My Angel” by Kellie Pickler came out on the album Small Town Girl. The lyrics of this track express the unique pain of losing your grandmother when she acted as an actual mother. The words express the narrator's pain of missing her grandma, who was a role model in life. Pickler's vocals are particularly strong in the chorus and will likely make you emotional.
“Grandma's Garden” by Zac Brown
Song year: 2016
Zac Brown released the track “Grandma's Garden” on a 2016 album with the same name. Through the metaphor of remembering his grandmother's garden, the lyrics reflect on the impact that she had on everyone's life, helping them to grow up properly. The music is a country ballad with a slow/middle tempo. Overall you will reflect on how deeply grandmas love you.
