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Funeral Songs for Mom: Songs to Remember Her By

Many families choose a song Mom loved, or one that thanks her for everything she was. Well-known choices include "Wind Beneath My Wings" (Bette Midler), "Because You Loved Me" (Celine Dion), "Supermarket Flowers" (Ed Sheeran), "I Hope You Dance" (Lee Ann Womack) and "Amazing Grace". Below are 24 songs, grouped by feel, with a line on when each one fits.

By PersonalSongGifts · Updated

Picking the music for your mom's service can feel impossible. Nothing seems big enough, and every song reminds you of her.

These are songs families play again and again at mothers' funerals, celebrations of life and memorial slideshows, with a line on when each one fits. If you're looking for a song for your mom who passed away, to play at home or on her birthday, they work for that too.

24 funeral songs for Mom

Timeless songs

  1. Wind Beneath My WingsBette Midler

    A thank-you to the person who carried you through everything.

  2. Because You Loved MeCeline Dion

    For a mom whose love made you who you are.

  3. You Raise Me UpJosh Groban

    Big and hopeful; it fits the end of the service as everyone stands.

  4. Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful WorldIsrael "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole

    Soft ukulele and a gentle voice; lovely under a slideshow of her life.

  5. In My LifeThe Beatles

    About the people and places you remember; short and tender.

  6. SmileNat King Cole

    For the mom who always told you to keep your chin up.

  7. Time to Say GoodbyeAndrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman

    A classical farewell for a mom who loved a big, beautiful voice.

Modern and pop songs

  1. Supermarket FlowersEd Sheeran

    Written after his grandmother died, from his mother's point of view; it says goodbye to a mother in small, real details.

  2. AngelSarah McLachlan

    Quiet and comforting, for a moment of reflection.

  3. I Will Remember YouSarah McLachlan

    A promise to keep her memory close.

  4. Fields of GoldEva Cassidy

    Sting wrote it; her gentle version is the one many families choose.

  5. MamaSpice Girls

    For a daughter who grew up in the 90s and wants a song that's really hers.

  6. Remember MeMiguel featuring Natalia Lafourcade (from Coco)

    For the grandchildren: a song about being remembered by the family who loves you.

Country songs

  1. I Hope You DanceLee Ann Womack

    A parent's wish for a child; it sounds like the advice she'd give you.

  2. The Best DayTaylor Swift

    Written for her own mom; for a daughter remembering the ordinary days.

  3. Coat of Many ColorsDolly Parton

    About a mother who made something beautiful from very little.

  4. Mother Like MineThe Band Perry

    A simple thank-you for a mom who made home feel like home.

  5. Go Rest High on That MountainVince Gill

    The country funeral song many families think of first.

R&B and hip-hop

  1. A Song for MamaBoyz II Men

    A grateful, gentle love letter to a mother.

  2. Dear Mama2Pac

    For a son who knows how much she gave up for him.

Hymns and faith songs

  1. Amazing GraceJohn Newton (hymn)

    Known by almost everyone in the room, so people can sing along.

  2. I'll Fly AwayAlbert E. Brumley (gospel hymn)

    Joyful rather than sad; for a mom who knew where she was going.

  3. Precious Lord, Take My HandMahalia Jackson

    A gospel prayer for strength, for a family leaning on its faith.

  4. Ave MariaFranz Schubert

    For a Catholic service, often sung by a soloist or played on strings.

How to choose the songs for the service

  • Start with her music, not the perfect song. The one she sang along to in the car will mean more to the room than a song chosen only because it seems fitting.
  • Most services have room for about three: one as people arrive, one for reflection or the slideshow, and one as everyone leaves. There's no rule; one is enough.
  • If the service is in a church, ask the minister or priest which songs fit the service itself. Many families keep pop and country songs for the visitation, the slideshow or the gathering afterwards.
  • Ask the funeral director how they play music: from a phone, a USB stick or a playlist. Test the sound in the room if you can.
  • A song with a lighter feel is allowed. If she would have wanted people to smile, let them.

Or a song written just about them

Every song above was written about someone else. If you'd like one about your mom, with her name, the way she said your name and the stories the family tells about her, we write her song from what you share with us.

Families play it at the service, under the slideshow, or keep it to hear on her birthday. It's usually ready in about 1 hour with Priority delivery, or within 24 hours, so it can still be ready for the service.

  • Tell us about them in a few sentences: who they were, what they loved, what they always said.
  • Choose the sound: soft acoustic, country, Worship and more, with a male or female voice.
  • It arrives by email as a private link that plays on any phone, so family who can't travel can hear it too. The MP3 for the venue's speakers comes with the Forever Memory Package at checkout.
  • Free changes until every line sounds like them.

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Questions people ask

Write to us any time at support@personalsonggifts.com.

What is a good funeral song for Mom?

A song she loved is almost always the right choice. If you're unsure, families often choose "Wind Beneath My Wings" (Bette Midler), "Because You Loved Me" (Celine Dion), "Supermarket Flowers" (Ed Sheeran), "I Hope You Dance" (Lee Ann Womack) or "Amazing Grace".

What is a good song for my mom who passed away?

"Supermarket Flowers" (Ed Sheeran), "I Will Remember You" (Sarah McLachlan) and "A Song for Mama" (Boyz II Men) are often played at home or on her birthday, as well as at the service. A song written about her, with her name in it, is another way to keep her close.

What is a good country song for a mother's funeral?

"I Hope You Dance" (Lee Ann Womack), "Coat of Many Colors" (Dolly Parton), "The Best Day" (Taylor Swift), "Mother Like Mine" (The Band Perry) and "Go Rest High on That Mountain" (Vince Gill) are all often played.

How many songs are played at a funeral?

Often about three: one as people arrive, one for reflection or a slideshow, and one as everyone leaves. There's no rule; ask the funeral director or the officiant what fits the service.

Can I play a pop or country song at a church funeral?

It depends on the church. Ask the minister or priest. Many families keep hymns for the service itself and play pop or country songs at the visitation, the slideshow or the gathering afterwards.

Can I have a song written about my mom for her funeral?

Yes. Tell us about her in a few sentences and we write her song from your story. It's usually ready in about 1 hour with Priority delivery, or within 24 hours, and changes are free. You may play it at the funeral or memorial service.

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