40 Funeral Songs for a Husband, and Songs About Losing a Spouse

What is a good song for a husband who passed away?

Many widows choose a love song that belonged to the two of them: "Unforgettable", "The Way We Were" or the song from their wedding. For a country fan, "Go Rest High on That Mountain" by Vince Gill and "The Good Stuff" by Kenny Chesney, about the small moments of a marriage, are among the most chosen. And "Recovering", which Pink wrote for Celine Dion after the death of her husband René, speaks directly to losing a spouse.

Love songs for a husband's funeral

1. "Unforgettable", Nat King Cole: tender and timeless.
2. "The Way We Were", Barbra Streisand: memories in soft focus.
3. "You Are the Sunshine of My Life", Stevie Wonder: a celebration of the light he brought.
4. "Wonderful Tonight", Eric Clapton: for a husband who always made her feel beautiful.
5. "If Tomorrow Never Comes", Garth Brooks: about making sure the one you love knew it.
6. "Unchained Melody", The Righteous Brothers: for a love that started long ago.
7. "I Will Always Love You", Whitney Houston or Dolly Parton: a goodbye full of love.
8. "Through the Years", Kenny Rogers: a love that stayed steady.
9. "My Heart Will Go On", Celine Dion: love that continues.
10. "Because You Loved Me", Celine Dion: thanks to the person who made you stronger.

Country funeral songs for a husband

11. "Go Rest High on That Mountain", Vince Gill: the country funeral standard.
12. "The Good Stuff", Kenny Chesney: about the real moments that make a marriage.
13. "Remember When", Alan Jackson: a whole marriage in a few verses.
14. "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away", Justin Moore: wishing for one more visit.
15. "Holes in the Floor of Heaven", Steve Wariner: loved ones still watching over us.
16. "When I Get Where I'm Going", Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton: peace and reunion.
17. "Drink a Beer", Luke Bryan: remembering by the water.
18. "Forever and Ever, Amen", Randy Travis: a promise that held.
19. "I Drive Your Truck", Lee Brice: keeping close to someone through what they left behind.

Classic and rock songs for a husband's funeral

20. "My Way", Frank Sinatra: for a man who lived on his own terms.
21. "Bridge Over Troubled Water", Simon & Garfunkel: about the person who carried you.
22. "Let It Be", The Beatles: comfort when there is nothing left to say.
23. "Turn! Turn! Turn!", The Byrds: a time for every season.
24. "Tears in Heaven", Eric Clapton: about meeting again.
25. "Wish You Were Here", Pink Floyd: missing someone who is gone.
26. "The Rose", Bette Midler: about love that lasts through winter.
27. "Hallelujah", Leonard Cohen or Jeff Buckley: a reflective moment.

Christian funeral songs for husband

28. "Amazing Grace": the most requested funeral hymn.
29. "How Great Thou Art": powerful for a man of faith.
30. "It Is Well with My Soul": peace in loss.
31. "I Can Only Imagine", MercyMe: wondering what heaven is like.
32. "Abide with Me": the traditional evening hymn.
33. "Because He Lives": hope for tomorrow.
34. "Blessed Assurance": a hymn of confidence and peace.

Modern funeral songs for husband and wife

35. "Recovering", Celine Dion: written for her by Pink after her husband's death.
36. "See You Again", Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth: about meeting again down the road.
37. "Memories", Maroon 5: a toast to the ones we have lost.
38. "A Sky Full of Stars", Coldplay: bright and uplifting for a celebration of life.
39. "Photograph", Ed Sheeran: memories kept in pictures.
40. "Fix You", Coldplay: comfort for the people left behind.

Funeral songs for a husband and father

When the man you are saying goodbye to was also a dad, many families pair one song from the wife with one from the children: "Unforgettable" or "The Way We Were" for her, "Dance with My Father", "Daddy's Hands" or "The Living Years" for the kids. See our list of funeral songs for dad.

Funeral songs for a wife

For a husband saying goodbye to his wife, the songs most often chosen are "Wonderful Tonight", "Unforgettable", "The Good Stuff", "Remember When", "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker and "Holes in the Floor of Heaven". The song from your wedding, played quietly as people arrive, is often the most moving of all.

Uplifting songs for a celebration of life

If he would have wanted people to smile, choose songs that celebrate him: "You Are the Sunshine of My Life", "A Sky Full of Stars", "My Way" and "Here Comes the Sun". End the service with one of his favorite songs, whatever it is, so the last thing people hear sounds like him.

How to choose funeral songs for your husband

• Start with your song: the one from your wedding or first dance.
• Add his music: the band he played in the car or the song he always sang badly.
• Plan three moments: arrival, reflection, and the end of the service.
• Ask the venue: some churches prefer hymns during the service and other songs at the reception.
• Let someone help: a friend or the funeral director can handle the music on the day.

A song written about your husband

Every song above is about someone else's love. A personalized song can be about yours: how you met, the wedding, the house you made a home, the children, his laugh and the small things you will miss most. Families play it at the service and keep it for anniversaries. See our memorial slideshow songs, our songs about heaven and our memorial service songs.

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