40 Good Funeral Songs for Memorial Services, Slideshows, and Tributes
Funeral slideshow videos are a beautiful way to honor and celebrate the lives of people you’ve lost. When words aren’t enough, you can use music and photos to say it all. The soundtrack to your funeral slideshow will set its emotional tone. Whether you’re hosting a more traditional funeral service or a lively celebration of life, we have the free templates and songs that will move any audience.
How to find the right funeral slideshow song
You know your loved one better than anyone. Funeral slideshows give you the opportunity to create a tribute that honors their life, work, and personality.
When looking for the right song to play for your funeral slideshow, keep these tips in mind.
First and foremost, choose a slideshow funeral song that evokes cherished memories and reflects the personality of your loved one. Uplifting and sentimental songs can create a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and celebration. More reflective pieces can evoke a sense of peaceful remembrance.
Consider incorporating music they enjoyed throughout their life, favorite artists, or even a song that holds special meaning to your relationship. You can even use multiple signs to accompany memories from different periods of their life. Just remember that copyright restrictions might apply, so explore some royalty-free music options like the ones below to ensure that your tribute video can live anywhere online.
Here’s your guide to finding the perfect song: License-free music for funeral slideshows License-free music for celebration of life slideshows Popular songs to play at funerals and celebrations of life
Good funeral songs for slideshows
Songs for funeral slideshows tend to be on the more calming and ambient side. They are used to amplify the emotions of your video without detracting from the photos and videos.
Here is a collection of ten beautiful and moving vocal and instrumental funeral songs that are 100% license-free. You can access these songs by using this free funeral slideshow maker and searching for them in the music library.
- Nothing Hours (Instrumental) - Align In Time
- Amazing Grace - Spring Libutti
- 1 Winner - The Cullens
- On Cloud Palace (Instrumental) - Laura Sullivan
- Heaven (Acoustic) (Instrumental) - Jamie Green
- A Day With You (Instrumental) - Looking Glass Symphony
- All My Love (Instrumental) - The Icarus Account
- Cherry Blossom (Instrumental) - Charlene Lockwood
- Grace On A Train (Instrumental) - Jesse Terry
- Hallelujah (Instrumental) - John Torres
Songs for celebration of life slideshows
Finding the right celebration of life song for a slideshow can feel tricky. You don’t want to play anything too upbeat or celebratory, but you still want to have a lively and honorable celebration.
With these songs, you can strike the perfect balance. Each song takes the viewer on a journey through your loved one’s life – the high and the low. They can evoke powerful emotions and help portray the story of a life well-lived.
Use these songs to tell your loved one’s story. Then, add them to your own beautiful funeral slideshow video by using these free templates.
- A Story of Love (Instrumental) - Dan Phillipson
- All About Your Heart (Instrumental) - Mindy Gledhill
- Another Time (Instrumental) - Dan Phillipson
- Forever (Instrumental) - Roy Ashen
- Falling Waters - Kent Marcum
- Drops of Light (Instrumental) - Dan Phillipson
- New Hearts (Instrumental) - Colin Whinnery
- Skylines - Nikki Forova
- Somewhere on The Other Side (Instrumental) - The Shakespeares
- Beyond Tomorrow (Instrumental) - Minoria
Popular songs for funerals and celebrations of life
If you’re looking for a song to play in person at your memorial service, you’re in the right place. While these songs may not be suitable for videos you’re creating and sharing online, they’re perfect for memorial services of all kinds.
Classical and Traditional Songs
- Ave Maria – Franz Schubert
- Canon in D – Johann Pachelbel
- Pie Jesu – Andrew Lloyd Webber
- __Nimrod” (from Enigma Variations) – Edward Elgar
- The Lord is My Shepherd – Traditional Hymn
Modern Songs
- Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton
- Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen (or Jeff Buckley’s version)
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
- Time to Say Goodbye – Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
- Amazing Grace – Traditional (often performed on bagpipes or by vocalists)
Songs About Remembrance and Love
- Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
- You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
- I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston (or Dolly Parton)
- Supermarket Flowers – Ed Sheeran
- My Way – Frank Sinatra
pop songs About saying Farewell
- See You Again – Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth
- One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
- Unforgettable – Nat King Cole (or duet with Natalie Cole)
- Candle in the Wind – Elton John
- I’ll Be Missing You – Puff Daddy ft. Faith Evans
Find beautiful songs for funeral slideshows in Animoto
Music is one of the most critical components of any video. For videos as special as funeral slideshows, you’ll want to pick a song that stands the test of time and beautifully embodies the spirit of your loved one.
Everything stars with a template. Animoto’s free funeral slideshow maker comes with a variety of beautiful templates to choose from and make your own. Just sign up for a free plan, select and template, then browse our music library by tempo, mood, and more to find the perfect tribute.
Here are some of our most popular funeral slideshow templates to get you started: