The pain of getting up and trying to move on with everyday life and coping with grief is difficult - it’s the focus of this song by Rascal Flatts. It’s a song for someone who believes in an afterlife. This is a song about loving someone between death and when you get to see them again. “If You Get There Before I Do” by Collin Raye What would he or she be doing? What would he or she have accomplished? 8. One of the hardest parts of losing someone is picturing them alive today. This song is for a soldier’s funeral - one who has no regrets about going to war and dying there. What would you have done differently if you’d known when your loved one was going to die? Brooks decides that he’s better off not knowing. This is true even if you just drink a beer while you watch the sun go down. “Drink a Beer” by Luke Bryanĭoing something you used to do with the deceased is painful. Gill’s tune is about rest - the deceased’s work is complete here on earth.
This is a song appropriate for a Christian country funeral. “Go Rest High on that Mountain” by Vince Gill “If Tomorrow Never Comes” by Garth Brooksįunerals often inspire feelings of regret - did the deceased know how much you loved him? 3. You may not feel anything when you stand at someone’s gravesite, but you might feel your loved one’s presence through strong memories instead. This is a song about how grief is such a personal experience. There are so many songs about death and the pain it leaves behind. Best Sad Country Songs About DeathĬountry music is a sad, wistful genre. Where can you find the best funeral songs for country music? Here are our heartfelt recommendations for you.ĬOVID-19 tip: If you're hosting a Zoom funeral using a service like GatheringUs, make sure to test your audio beforehand so online and in-person guests can enjoy the songs together during the service.