“The Rose” by Bette Midler

If you’re looking for a funeral song to instill hope in you and your loved ones, look no further than “The Rose.” Sung by the legendary Bette Midler and made famous by the movie, The Rose, the soulful song has lyrics full of hope and optimism for the future. The song reminds us that even during the darkest hours, we should remember that good times are just around the corner as long as we are open to them. Combining beautiful imagery with heartfelt sentiments, the song soothes just about everyone who listens to it. The passion and hopeful lyrics in “The Rose” provide a beautiful backdrop for any ceremony centered on love and remembrance.

Cover of The Rose

“When the night has been too lonely

And the road has been too long,

And you think that love is only

For the lucky and the strong,

Just remember in the winter

Far beneath the bitter snows

Lies the seed that with the sun’s love

In the spring becomes the rose.”

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