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Celebration of Life Songs – Hymns & Music for Mom and Dad

When someone dear to you leaves you alone in this world you may find yourself numb. Unable to find the right words to express your love towards your close ones. People often struggle to capture the essence of a parent, sibling, friend, or relative during your celebration of life event. Silence feels inappropriate and simple words don’t feel right.

That is when music plays a hero role in your life.  Music has the power to speak when words fall short. Music brings memories back to life. Thus, we have arranged this blog on celebration of life songs, so that you can choose the right songs to express your love towards your loved one.

Songs for Mom

The loss of losing a mother is indeed immeasurable but so does the love she left. Celebration of life isn’t just about grief it’s about honoring your mother.  Music helps you convey your feelings towards your mother and to honor her.

Songs for Mom

You may also include thoughtful celebration of life ideas to make the event more personal.”That is why we have made a list of songs that will help you to choose the best songs and hymns to be played at this event to honor your mother. 

SongArtistLink
Thank You (Mom’s Song)Janis Ann Achesonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMw66EwwLvs
Heaven’s Garden – Beautiful Mothers SongKieran Brennanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMtPnmzgOuA
Mamma (Goodbye)Celine Dionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulGJgduYW5k
A Mother’s PrayerCeline Dionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYGnB28fdDo
Mama Liked The RosesElvis Presleyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO34QZFZfNQ
MY FRIEND Song for Mother—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEjnsUJMBvk
Thank you, Mom!—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl60dVzjPk8
The RoseBette Midlerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxSTzSEiZ2c
Supermarket FlowersEd Sheeranhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIB8EWqCPrQ
You’ve Got a FriendCarole Kinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAR_Ff5A8Rk
SomewhereBarbra Streisandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAu3a7CMA84
Fields of GoldEva Cassidyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UVjjcOUJLE
Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVvkjuEAwgU
Sunshine On My ShouldersJohn Denverhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diwuu_r6GJE
HeroMariah Careyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IA3ZvCkRkQ
UnforgettableNat King Colehttps://youtu.be/vDN5rG3wLa4
You Raise Me UpJosh Grobanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJxrX42WcjQ
My WishRascal Flattshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSWTZllisl0
Humble and KindTim McGrawhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awzNHuGqoMc
Love Can Build a BridgeThe Juddshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WO-KjEvEG0
I Can’t Make You Love MeBonnie Raitthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW9Cu6GYqxo
Brown Eyed GirlVan Morrisonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfmkgQRmmeE
LandslideFleetwood Machttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM7-PYtXtJM
When You BelieveWhitney Houston & Mariah Careyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKaXY4IdZ40
I’ll Be Seeing YouBillie Holidayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C5zYKIuoxg
Three Little BirdsBob Marleyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaGUr6wzyT8
Time in a BottleJim Crocehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO1rMeYnOmM
Dancing In The SkyDanni and lizyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14qeDHciGUQ&list=PLWsX7jdSNtehMWiOOwUvHw2o4nyvnh4op&index=10&ab_channel=SamanthaHarvey
Can You Hear Me From HeavenRiley Rothhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr_EncxVyus&list=RDSr_EncxVyus&start_radio=1&ab_channel=RileyRoth
Tears In HeavenEric Claptonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxPj3GAYYZ0&list=PLWsX7jdSNtehMWiOOwUvHw2o4nyvnh4op&index=19&ab_channel=Epitaph
If Heaven Have A Phone__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5fDNi2JS6U&list=RDE5fDNi2JS6U&start_radio=1&ab_channel=DewKneel
ParadiseColdplayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G4isv_Fylg&list=PLWsX7jdSNtehMWiOOwUvHw2o4nyvnh4op&index=26&ab_channel=Coldplay
Gone Too SoonDaughtryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvpoYxwI08M&list=PLWsX7jdSNtehMWiOOwUvHw2o4nyvnh4op&index=28&ab_channel=Daughtry

Songs for Dad

Most fathers are considered as guiding spirits in our lives. Losing a father comes with great loss and pain. But arranging celebrations of life is your chance to remember him and display his character through songs. Here is a list of songs and hymns for your father.

Songs for Dad
SongArtistLink
Cryin’ For Me (Wayman’s Song)Toby Keith ft. Arthur Thompson, Marcus Miller, Dave Kozhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHZCAcSh7ls
My WayFrank Sinatrahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQzdAsjWGPg
Don’t Stop Believin’Journeyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs
Who Says You Can’t Go HomeBon Jovihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CeX5VEo10c
Free Fallin’Tom Pettyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lWJXDG2i0A
Wish You Were HerePink Floydhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXdNnw99-Ic
Fire and RainJames Taylorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbD7lfrsY2s
The DanceGarth Brookshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfN4PVaOU5Q
If Tomorrow Never ComesGarth Brookshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNaJG0XJaRE
(Don’t Fear) The ReaperBlue Öyster Culthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy4HA3vUv2c
One More DayDiamond Riohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuE1XJ_uqOs
I BelieveDiamond Riohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esD0MoGe8DY
Shine OnJeff Carsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK6dnAX0fPA
Candle in the WindElton Johnhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoOhnrjdYOc
Everybody HurtsR.E.M.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rOiW_xY-kc
AngieThe Rolling Stoneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcZn2-bGXqQ
If I Were a BoyBeyoncéhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWpsOqh8q0M
See You AgainWiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgKAFK5djSk
One More LightLinkin Parkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm8LGxTLtQk
I’ll Be Missing YouPuff Daddy ft. Faith Evanshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKMtZm2YuBE
Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)Green Dayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnQ8N1KacJc
My Heart Will Go OnLucy Thomashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-15vIN62PQ&list=RD3UyS5Yve_yM&index=6&ab_channel=LucyThomasMusic
Fix YouColdplayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4V3Mo61fJM
Not a Day Goes ByLonestarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYzVVr4z70o
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xfgxWAIcxQ
Please RememberLeann Rimeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUrZe1mct44
Don’t Forget To Remember MeCarrie Underwoodhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmAi_qJoPbU
You Will Never Be ForgottenJessica Andrewshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9g35fMP8u0
My ImmortalEvanescencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5anLPw0Efmo
Gone Too SoonSimple Planhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N-POQr-DQQ
Keep Me In Your HeartWarren Zevonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMTKb-pgxGI
Beyond the SeaBobby Darinhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8OlDPqYBLw
The GardenJimmy Scotthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXv72sCr7l8
DON’T CRY FOR ME—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh3KGAsoz7Y
A Better PlaceLeah Westhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHA3siRgwoQ

Songs for Siblings

If you have lost your sibling it means you have lost a part of yourself. Siblings are the individuals you share most of the time with and share memories of laughter, fights, pain, they are your crime partners. You can bring back these memories through these songs and hymns listed below.

Songs for Siblings
SongArtistLink
Sissy’s SongAlan Jacksonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdFVlE1cHPU
Broken HalosChris Stapletonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cck8K-jplSQ
Jealous Of The AngelsDonna Taggarthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n67dSG35L4
Spirit in the SkyNorman Greenbaumhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZQxH_8raCI
Somewhere Over the RainbowIsrael Kamakawiwo’olehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I
AngelsRobbie Williamshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luwAMFcc2f8
Calling All AngelsJane Siberryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRUErh47sao
If I Had Only KnownReba McEntirehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW_Gq-1J20M
When I’m GoneJoey+Roryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcpjSMmWUDw
To Where You AreJosh Grobanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f322RjQIdsY
Temporary HomeCarrie Underwoodhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LraOiHUltak
Bright Morning StarsThe Wailin’ Jennyshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmHhWWKEiAs
Shed a Little LightJames Taylorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBetQvXS4a4
Departed—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFJE9TKj9Ik
What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstronghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3yCcXgbKrE
Circle of LifeElton Johnhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcJkOxmCyGw
I’ll Remember YouElvis Presleyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La1aMmS9R64
Go in PeaceSam Bakerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcZYYygCX5o
If I Were a PaintingKenny Rogershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gg8bVYBInw
Precious MemoriesAlan Jacksonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhGOFC3kPDc
Angels Among UsAlabamahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_4Xfj2LRSA
To Build A HomeThe Cinematic Orchestrahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjjc59FgUpg
Lay Me DownSam Smithhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaMq2nn5ac0
We’ll Meet AgainVera Lynnhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHcunREYzNY
If I Could Be Where You AreEnyahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry2VX0zZWf8
Peace Like a RiverPaul Simonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgsAmUbrCnA
No More NightDavid Phelpshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNE–CphCm8
Heaven Needed You More__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgvYcf2Lxnk&list=RDot7vxqedBJY&index=4&ab_channel=MikaleneIpson
Can You Hear Me in Heaven__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epmxx_98ZBA&list=RDot7vxqedBJY&index=10&ab_channel=MikeandPattie
Can You Feel The Love TonightLucy & Martha Thomashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UyS5Yve_yM&list=RDot7vxqedBJY&index=20&ab_channel=LucyThomasMusic
Guiding LightDonna Taggarthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg3ezC0Vgjo&list=RDot7vxqedBJY&index=15&ab_channel=DonnaTaggart
Say Something I’m Giving Up On YouChristina Aguilerahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7FqH-f7OPw&list=RDot7vxqedBJY&index=19&ab_channel=EtherealMusic
One More Forever With You__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b16SYsVGVQA&list=RDot7vxqedBJY&index=19&ab_channel=GoldenPulseLyrics

Songs for Relatives or Other Close for Young Adults

Relatives are not naturally a part of your immediate family but they shape your life through love and guidance. You share a deep bond with them. Music can help you feel that bond again. These songs are selected for you to choose the perfect song for your close one.

Songs for Relatives or Other Close for Young Adults
SongArtistLink
Time to Say GoodbyeAndrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightmanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L_yCwFD6Jo
Con Te PartiròAndrea Bocellihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdx5nGphnAI
Amazing GraceAretha Franklinhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA7pdABvpnc
Amazing GraceChris Tomlinhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsCp5LG_zNE
Abide with MeTraditional Hymnhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deJDkU6qiGE
Nimrod (from Enigma Variations)Edward Elgarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUgoBb8m1eE
Clair de LuneClaude Debussyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvFH_6DNRCY
Dancing In Heaven__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7SG3_u2K8M&list=PLehrYh-yEBVzgudnGqjgoQWqSEGQ3wbgw&index=20&ab_channel=JimmyScott%2CSongwriter
Save a Place for MeMatthew Westhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbsBUf9VKyc
Knockin’ on Heaven’s DoorBob Dylanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm9coqlk8fY
Blessed AssuranceAlan Jacksonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyXndj69UzY
Blessed AssuranceCeCe Winanshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMLOlYWM03g
SanctuaryWorshiphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxB9VH3cCN4
I’ll Fly AwayAlison Krausshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BPoMIQHwpo
I Saw The LightHank Williamshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zndKvAVUHl0
Scars in HeavenCasting Crownshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCdevloDE6E
Heaven’s Now My HomeUnknown Artisthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdUY_iVmhVI
Eternal LightGrace Harmonyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDMp48U-2SU
Beyond the StarsEthan Colehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKMDOuvR5DA
Wings of PeaceThe Serene Collectivehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDsmQC9ezc
I Will RiseChris Tomlinhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa8w7mGug0c
Be Not AfraidBob Duffordhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ0jOjqISPU
Into the WestAnnie Lennoxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvF31-2bVNE
Angels Watching Over MeAmy Granthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNIO9KH3UC8
This Is My Father’s WorldFernando Ortegahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byIpfEVxhs4
The Old Rugged CrossAlan Jacksonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pClVtWjMBoY
Wish You Were HereMark Harrishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwcRyWp-wzI
Lay Me DownChris Tomlinhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pkWrvCZDHA
Come to JesusChris Ricehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGy2VHlj0qY
In the GardenAnne Murrayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDPleCiaBBg
Softly and TenderlyAmy Granthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNfGaDdywiI
Abide with MeAudrey Assadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84YASWe3_2Q
I’ll See You AgainWestlifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Z8gOettTo
I’ll See You AgainRichard Smallwood (assumed)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2HSv0l4Ipw
The Lord’s PrayerCharlotte Churchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzTHDZh35Vs
FlyCeline Dionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i11qQoHuLi0
Precious Lord,Take My HandSelahhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fuu5rj1SmQ

Songs for Friends 

There are no words to describe friendship. Friends are our family but the difference is we choose them ourselves. Losing a friend leaves an empty mark in our lives that can never be filled.  But music has the strength to capture the spirit of friendship. Following songs will help you to convey your love towards your friend.

Songs for Friends
SongArtistLink
Sweet CarolineNeil Diamondhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vhFnTjia_I
Lean on MeBill Withershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOZ-MySzAac
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)The Proclaimershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0
Beautiful DayU2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co6WMzDOh1o
Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G-YQA_bsOU
Let It BeBeatleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDYfEBY9NM4
You’ll Never Walk AloneGerry and the Pacemakershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV5_LQArLa0
HallelujahJeff Buckleyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8AWFf7EAc4
One Sweet DayMariah Carey ft. Boyz II Menhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXxRyNvTPr8
Dancing with the AngelsMonk & Neaglehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDZMgFax5vA
In My LifeBeatleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBcdt6DsLQA
Calling All AngelsTrainhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaG9SDxwPBg
Wind Beneath My WingsBette Midlerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iAzMRKFX3c&list=RD0iAzMRKFX3c&start_radio=1&ab_channel=RHINO
Count on MeBruno marshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k8cpUkKK4c&list=RD6k8cpUkKK4c&start_radio=1&ab_channel=BrunoMars
I Will Remember YouSarah McLachlanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2wrtoloJ6k&list=RDW2wrtoloJ6k&start_radio=1&ab_channel=AmyGrantVEVO
See You When I See YouJason Aldeanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlbpjLNlm6U&list=RDNlbpjLNlm6U&start_radio=1&ab_channel=JasonAldean
Time After TimeCyndi Lauperhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdQY7BusJNU
Come Sail AwayStyxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5MAg_yWsq8
You Get What You GiveNew Radicalshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7-CKirWZE
Friend__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTw8P2GcMKE&list=RDCTw8P2GcMKE&start_radio=1&ab_channel=MusicDiarie03
HomePhillip Phillipshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRkntoHkIE
UmbrellaRihanna ft. Jay-Zhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvBfHwUxHIk
My SacrificeCreedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-fyNgHdmLI
You’ve Got the LoveFlorence + The Machinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQZhN65vq9E
There for YouMartin Garrix & Troye Sivanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNNMr5glICM
One More TimeDaft Punkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGBhQbmPwH8
Forever YoungRod Stewarthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwG6g5boyF4&list=RDmwG6g5boyF4&start_radio=1&ab_channel=RodStewart
S Because of YouKelly Clarksonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra-Om7UMSJc&list=RDRa-Om7UMSJc&start_radio=1&ab_channel=kellyclarksonVEVO
When I Get Where I’m Going Brad Paisley ft. Dolly Partonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHT-TF4KO4
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE__https://grok.com/c/34fbbb2f-9e04-4d73-8a08-9fa33003c444

Conclusion 

Music is a therapy for those who feel lost when they lose someone. Music can waver emotions that words can not. Your event is not only about saying goodbye to your loved one it is about cherishing the moments you shared with them. And it can be done through music. For this purpose we have provided you with a detailed guideline on celebration of life songs for mom, dad, relatives, friends etc. It will help you pick the right song to honor your deceased.

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