51 Beautiful Funeral Songs For Mom
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28. “Butterfly Fly Away” by Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus
Song Year: 2009
In this song, the father and daughter sing about how important a parent is when you’re young, helping you with everything. But there comes a time when both of you need to move on.
This song is especially powerful considering Miley’s character in Hannah Montana lost her mother as a young girl. That can make it an even more fitting choice for your own mother’s funeral.
29. “You’ll Always Find Your Way Back Home” by Hannah Montana
Song Year: 2009
Another song for Hannah Montana fans talks about returning to your roots. Its lyrics mention how you can change a lot of things but not where you came from.
The instrumentals are somewhat upbeat but not overly so. That makes this song a nice choice for a funeral that brings you back home.
30. “Grenade” by Bruno Mars
Song Year: 2010
The lyrics of this song showcase how much you love someone and what you’d do for them. If you felt a strong love for your mom, you may relate to the words.
Meanwhile, the instrumentals and melody are simple, helping the lyrics to stand out. Like many songs, it’s about a partner’s love, but it can work for a mother and child.
31. “What About Us” by Pink
Song Year: 2017
Pink sings about being children that need love and people needing trust and love. The song is a bit more upbeat than some, but it reminds us that we can’t forget about others.
If your mother didn’t offer much love, you may relate to this song after her passing. That can make it a suitable choice for her funeral or celebration of life.
32. “If Only” by Dove Cameron
Song Year: 2015
Cameron’s Descendants character sings about the struggle of following her mom’s plan for her. The song shows the singer realizing that she can be her own person, and the vocals and instrumentals show a lot of emotions.
A lot of us have moms with plans for us, but we don’t always want to follow them. That makes this song a nice choice for many people.
33. “Summertime Sadness” by Lana Del Rey
Song Year: 2012
The instrumentals of this song are soft and muted, which matches the melody. Its lyrics talk about feeling alive and getting dressed up but also feeling a bit of sadness.
While the words are more on the positive side, the backtrack helps keep this song from feeling too peppy. If you feel a combination of emotions, you may enjoy adding this song to a funeral program.
34. “Classic” by MKTO
Song Year: 2013
If you’re a son who just lost his mother, this song is perfect. It talks about how a woman in your life is unique and like a diamond.
The instrumentals are a bit more upbeat than some songs, but that can be a good thing. You can use this song to break up a program of all slow ballads.
35. “Cover Girl” by Big Time Rush
Song Year: 2011
Four guys sing this song over an acoustic guitar. The lyrics talk about knowing a woman in your life is worthy of being a cover girl despite her insecurities.
This song is a worthwhile selection for a son-in-law to sing to his wife who just lost her mom. Not only that, but band member Kendall Schmidt wrote the song for a variety of women in his life, making it perfect for a son or daughter to sing for their mother.
36. “Invisible” by Big Time Rush
Song Year: 2011
This song is slow-paced and talks about feeling invisible. The lyrics also talk about supporting someone, which is useful when you’re grieving.
It offers a great reminder that you can do whatever you want with support. Meanwhile, the instrumentals are smooth but build up during the chorus.
37. “All Time Low” by The Wanted
Song Year: 2010
This song’s lyrics talk about how you can’t do anything to get someone out of your head. It moves on to ask how you can get out of a dark period, or all-time low.
As the song progresses, the instrumentals slowly build until hitting their peak at the bridge. The singers all play their part and add emotion as soloists and within the group.
38. “Heart Vacancy” by The Wanted
Song Year: 2012
This song is about trying to break down the walls around someone. When we lose a mom, spouse, or another loved one we may build a wall.
The instrumentals and melody sound beautiful together. They remind us that it’s okay to open up and feel things and that a hole in your heart, such as from loss, can be filled.
39. “Gold Forever” by The Wanted
Song Year: 2012
In this song, the group sings about not wanting a perfect day to end. But we all know that things do end, but we can keep the memories alive.
The instrumentals start soft but do build to be a bit peppier than you may want. However, the song can be a suitable way to reflect on your memories of your mom and can keep you from only having super slow songs on your funeral program.
