Tag Archives: Memorial Songs For Funerals

“Copenhagen” by Lucinda Williams

A haunting song that encapsulates how the psychological and emotional severity of grief and loss knows no age boundaries

In 2011, this beautifully haunting song, written and sung by the immensely talented Lucinda Williams, appeared on her album, Blessed. Williams wrote “Copenhagen” after the sudden death of her manager, Frank Callari. In Lucinda Williams’ own words, “We were in Copenhagen … Continue reading

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 “Teen Angel” by Mark Dinning

A classic, heart breaking song about the death of a teen

The sweet song “Teen Angel” hit number one in the charts back in 1960. Written by Jean Dinning and performed by both her husband and her brother, Mark Dinning, the slow melody sings of the sweetness and tragic death of … Continue reading

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Our Touching Funeral Songs Series: God Will

Johnny Cash sings "God will walk with me down the streets where no one else will"

A sweet hymn and most angelic funeral song, Johnny Cash reminds us God will be there no matter what: God will walk with me down the streets where no one else will walk God will talk with me of things … Continue reading

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Our Ongoing List of Touching Funeral Songs: Fire and Rain

James Taylor sings of loss: "But I always thought that I'd see you again"

One of the top classic funeral songs about the loss of a good friend: I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain I’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never end I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find … Continue reading

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