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.
Playlist
| Songs to Play at My Own Funeral: Timeless Gems to Make Farewells Uniquely My Own | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the meaning of life and the preciousness of love |
| 2 | the scent of flowersMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s first digital single |
| 3 | I miss youRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A timeless requiem for the disaster, quietly singing of life and bonds |
| 4 | NonfictionHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s profound lyrics—a masterpiece that questions the meaning of life |
| 5 | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings about the importance of encounters |
| 6 | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s digital single, a moving song about parting |
| 7 | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  play_arrow | Hitoto Yo’s anti-war song, a peace anthem that resonates in the heart |
| 8 | The Final RiverCHEMISTRY |  play_arrow | A moving movie theme song that depicts familial love |
| 9 | Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi |  play_arrow | Masafumi Akikawa’s moving song of life |
| 10 | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari “YELL” NHK theme song |
| 11 | Because you are hereUru |  play_arrow | A classic that sings of the importance of love with a heartrending voice |
| 12 | Happyaimyon |  play_arrow | A song of sorrow for lost love and a resolve to live |
| 13 | White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s Song of Remembrance and Gratitude: The Meaning of White Lilies |
| 14 | A song dedicated to my belovedKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | A song in which Keisuke Kuwata sings about his feelings for the one he loves |
| 15 | Even if I’m not there.Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | A dying father’s letter of love to his child |
| 16 | futureKobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro’s movie theme song: hopeful yet heartrending lyrics |
| 17 | aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A song that portrays a heartrending love and parting during wartime |
| 18 | Thank you…KOKIA |  play_arrow | KOKIA’s moving song “Arigatou” resonates with the heart. |
| 19 | I want to see you.Yoshida Yamada |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song filled with feelings for my grandfather |
| 20 | to spell; to compose; to write (e.g., a letter or journal); to bind together (pages)Hata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Motohiro Hata’s moving song: feelings for someone precious |
| 21 | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | A moving piece that sings of love for a mother and a farewell |
| 22 | Will (suicide note).Cocco |  play_arrow | Lyrics like a suicide note with a refreshing melody |
| 23 | supernovaBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN's moving farewell song |
| 24 | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s theme song: a moving message of love and farewell |
| 25 | dearestKOH+ |  play_arrow | KOH+’s movie theme song, a heartrending song of parting and love |
| 26 | contrailArai Yumi |  play_arrow | Contrail: a masterpiece that depicts the ephemerality of life and the sky |
| 27 | I long to see you now.MISIA |  play_arrow | A moving song by MISIA, representing Asia |
| 28 | era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | “Ito” (Thread): a timeless classic that transcends generations |
| 29 | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s heartrending love song from Boys Over Flowers |
| 30 | Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi |  play_arrow | Rimi Natsukawa’s masterpiece, an elegy that colors our memories |
| 31 | Always With MeKimura Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Kimura’s “Always With Me,” a heart-soothing song |
| 32 | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | ORANGE RANGE's soul-stirring rock classic |
| 33 | Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari |  play_arrow | Hibari Misora’s final single |
| 34 | Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 “Choral,” from the 4th movement: “Ode to Joy”Ludwig van Beethoven |  play_arrow | Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, a masterpiece of hope and gratitude |
| 35 | existenceWANIMA |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by WANIMA filled with gratitude for my grandmother |
| 36 | A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | Momoe Yamaguchi’s million-selling hit song |
| 37 | waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Expressing the preciousness of love in Fujii Kaze’s breakup song |
| 38 | Departures ~memory~Hisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | The moving music from the film “Departures” |
| 39 | cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A song of feelings for the lost and a resolve to live |
| 40 | A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song by the famous duo Kobukuro |
| 41 | I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu |  play_arrow | Moving songs and music that resonate with the heart |
| 42 | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Theme song of 'Tsuki to Kyabetsu' by Masayoshi Yamazaki |