43 Funny Funeral Songs, All Very Inappropriate

12. “Win Some, Lose Some” by Big Sean

Song year: 2015

In the song “Win Some, Lose Some,” Big Sean is not referring to people who have passed away as the “lose some.”

But playing this song is a witty way of expressing a sentiment that’s sometimes too challenging to express seriously.

“The Best Day Ever” by SpongeBob SquarePants

Song year: 2004

Believe it or not, there’s tons of dark humor and adult jokes in the popular kid’s show SpongeBob SquarePants.

If you and your late friend always got a kick out of this silly character, ironically, playing “The Best Day Ever” at the funeral might make you giggle—and make your late friend laugh in spirit.

“Stronger” (What Doesn’t Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson

Song year: 2011

It’s true that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. But what might people think you are suggesting by playing this at a funeral? Perhaps the deceased is no longer able to grow in their strength?

That’s why it’s a tough song to hear at a funeral, but some might find it funny in a highly satirical way.

“The Final Countdown” by Europe

Song year: 1986

“The Final Countdown” is a song about a rocket launched into space. However, it’s become an ironic anthem for funerals.

It’s funny and inappropriate—funny because it’s relevant to the finality of life and inappropriate for a funeral because it’s such an upbeat song.

“Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson

Song year: 2004

If you and the fallen had a friendship in which no jokes were off the table and you could tease others until the cows came home, you could get a good laugh at imagining playing “Since U Been Gone” at their funeral.

It takes saying “ugh, I hate you” in a funny, sarcastic way to a whole new level.

“No Tears Left to Cry” by Ariana Grande

Song year: 2018

Crying is a normal part of the grieving process for many people. But if the deceased was a happy-go-lucky person who always wanted everyone to cheer up, this could be a fun, lighthearted song to play towards the end of a funeral.

Or perhaps you could play it at a future memorial service that’s more geared at celebrating their life rather than crying about their passing.

“Bye Bye Bye” by NSYNC

Song year: 2000

Like “Since U Been Gone,” this song is a hilarious way to memorialize a relationship in which friends or lovers constantly poked at each other in good fun.

It’s also an inappropriate but silly way to say bye to a forever NSYNC fan.

“Everything Is Awesome!!!” by Tegan and Sara

Song year: 2014

Like SpongeBob’s “The Best Day Ever,” the irony of playing “Everything Is Awesome” when everything is, in fact, not awesome at all because you lost someone close to you is peak dark humor.

However, it’s not for everyone and may extremely aggravate other friends and family members in attendance who are grieving in a different way. So place this one on your songs not to play at a funeral list!

“Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen

Song year: 1980

“Another One Bites the Dust” is a saying that refers to death, making it funny and ironic for a funeral. It’s also cheeky and inappropriate—because the lyrics are about triumphing in the face of death.

“In Da Club” by 50 Cent

Song year: 2003

If the person who’s passed always imagined or hoped for heaven to be like a club, or they were known for their wild party nature, this song could be the perfect fit for their funeral, albeit very inappropriate.

“You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon

Song year: 1972

The ironic thing about this song is that the lyrics are about an arrogant person who doesn’t realize they’re the subject—making it fun to play at a funeral where the attention is completely on one person.

Some people might get the joke, while others could be confused.