Hymn For Funeral

The famous funeral hymn urges singers and listeners not only to focus on the saddest aspects of death but also to remember that the dead are laid in God’s arms.

 This contemporary hymn encourages mourners to find comfort in knowing the deceased is resting at peace in the arms of the Lord. This beautiful, uplifting song follows the progression of the sun across the sky as it passes through the day, reflecting on the passing of time and the importance of being near God. A beautiful and uplifting funeral hymn, describing meeting loved ones in the afterlife and finding peace through the King of Heaven.

 This traditional Christian funeral hymn requests God’s guidance and protection during times of trouble and despair, making it a popular hymn choice at funerals. This Victorian-era hymn is also sung for weddings, as well as funerals, showing its versatility and inspirational message. Often chosen for weddings and funerals, “Jerusalem” remains one of the most popular hymns for any Christian occasion.

While some verses, which speak to sin and repentance, might feel less appropriate at a funeral, the reverent reputation Spafford has earned the hymn as something of an anthem for Christianity makes it an excellent choice for any religious event. Amazing Grace captures the core of what it means to believe in God, and the universal love believers give to him indicates it is a potent representation of the faith. The hymn is an acknowledgment of utter dependence upon Jesus’ work, grace, and love for a believer.

 A Love That Is Gods My Shepherd Traditional hymn written by James Montgomery, whose lyrics are based on the folk verse of Psalm 23. Based upon Psalm 23, The Lord my Shepherd is a famously comforting hymn that is exceedingly popular in Christian funeral services. Like several of the other songs on this list, God is a comforting hymn for a funeral, and it is much more about finding direction during your sadness rather than about grieving in and of itself.

 To sing this familiar gospel song at the funeral service is to experience the grief of loss, but at the same time, receive assurance that a loved one’s spirit has flown to God. In the Garden Sometimes known by its hymnal opening lyric, I came alone into the garden, a C. Austin Miles gospel song is cherished for its serene setting and the comforting presence of the loving God who walks and talks. Lord of All Hopefulness is one of Britain’s favorite hymns at funerals and is commonly sung at the start of a service, accompanied by an Irish folk song, Slane.