7 Modern Christian Songs for Funerals
From Amazing Grace to The Old Rugged Cross, funeral homes in Westbury, NY, have plenty of classic Christian music for funerals. But you don’t have to play them at your loved one’s ceremony.
Here are some great modern Christian songs for funerals you won’t find inside a hymnal.
Dancing With the Angels – Monk and Neagle
Even though you know they are in Heaven, it is not the time for upbeat songs. But for sorrowful songs that capture the moment.
The lyrics of Dancing With the Angels capture that succinctly. Here is a verse:
“You’re dancing with the angels
Walking in new life
You’re dancing with the angels
Heaven fills your eyes
Now that you’re dancing with the angels.”
On Eagle’s Wings – Michael Joncas
If you’ve attended a few Christian funerals, you’ve probably heard this song. It is a popular contemporary song played at funerals because of the comforting lyrics.
“And he will raise you up on eagles’ wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of his hand.”
I Can Only Imagine – Mercy Me
When we lose a loved one, we hope they are and think of them in Heaven. It assures us that they are safe and happy, and we will be with them again.
The lyrics describe what they will be like:
“Surrounded by your glory
What will my heart feel
Will I dance for you, Jesus
Or in awe of you be still.”
Go Rest High on That Mountain – Vince Gill
This is a touching song if the funeral is for someone who had a troubled life. It captures the sorrow of their life and the consolation that it is over. Here are some of the lines.
“Go rest high on that mountain
Son, your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a-shoutin’
Love for the father and the son.”
Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) – John Newton, Chris Tomlin, and Louie Giglio
If you don’t want a complete departure from the classics, John, Chris, and Louie’s Amazing Grace is a familiar choice. It is a modern version of the enduring song, and the blended style is in the lyrics.
“My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God, my savior has ransomed me
And like a flood, his mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace.”
Cornerstone – Hillson
This song fits the bill for someone who had a long relationship with Christ. It is popular in contemporary churches for this reason, and the lyrics are very pointed.
“My home is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.”
Save a Place For Me – Matthew West
This song came out of the singer’s loss. Matthew West wrote this song after the passing of his grandmother.
“I have asked the questions why
But I guess the answer’s for another time
So instead I’ll pray with every tear
And be thankful for the time I had you here.”
Choosing the music is just one of the many aspects of planning a funeral. There are other aspects where you can spice up and personalize the funeral.
As one of the leading funeral homes in Westbury, NY, we have a lot of experience planning them. We are here to bring your ideas to life. Reach out to Roslyn Heights Funeral Home via phone or visit our location today to get started.