Songs to Play at My Own Funeral: Timeless Gems to Make Farewells Uniquely My Own
Have you ever thought, “If they play a song at my own funeral, I’d like it to be this one”? Some of you may also have felt, “I want to send off someone precious to me with this song.” In this article, we’ve gathered songs that are perfect for playing at your own funeral or for expressing gratitude to those who have supported you until now.
From massive hits to little-known gems, we’ve selected a wide range of tracks.
If you’re looking for music to color a final farewell, please use this as a reference.
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- [Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing someone dear. Tracks to listen to while thinking of a loved one.
- [Thank-You Song] A song to convey your feelings of “thank you” to someone special
- [Memorial Song] A moving classic and love song dedicated to a beloved person embarking on a journey to heaven
- Farewell Song: A goodbye song. A tearful parting song.
- A song I want people who have lost a beloved partner to listen to
- Masterpieces of requiems and dirges
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- Masterpieces that sing about various lives. Recommended popular songs.
- [Classic and Contemporary Hits] Emotionally Stirring, Heart-Touching Songs
- Love, bonds, parting, cheers… songs so moving they pierce the heart and make you cry uncontrollably
- [For when you want to cry or feel sad] Tear-jerking masterpieces that make you cry when you listen
Songs to Play at My Funeral | Exquisite Masterpieces to Color Your Farewell in Your Own Way (41–50)
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
This is the fourth single by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, who continues to captivate fans with his distinctive, emotional vocals and multi-instrumental prowess.
The song was used as the theme for his first starring film, Tsuki to Kyabetsu (The Moon and a Cabbage), and is also known as one of his signature tracks.
While it’s often perceived as a love song, many parts of the lyrics can be felt to resonate with feelings for a beloved person who can no longer be seen.
It’s a wistful number that echoes an unending love for someone who has passed away.
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 “Choral,” from the 4th movement: “Ode to Joy”Ludwig van Beethoven
An immortal masterpiece woven by a grand orchestra and chorus.
Ludwig van Beethoven completed it over the course of about nine years while battling his lost hearing.
At its premiere in May 1824, the audience erupted in thunderous applause, but the already deaf Beethoven did not notice until a singer turned him around—an episode that has been passed down as deeply moving.
In Japan, this work is also known for being performed nationwide at the end of the year.
It is a piece that resonates with the heart, one that sends off life’s farewells not only with sorrow, but with gratitude for the path traveled and with hope.
In conclusion
Imagining your own funeral is never pleasant.
However, if you’d like to express your gratitude and various feelings through background music, please use this article as a guide and start selecting songs little by little—thinking, “This song would convey my thanks,” or “If they played that song, I could have a farewell that feels true to me.”