7 Modern Christian Songs for Funerals

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Roslyn Heights Funeral Home under funeral home
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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.” 

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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. 

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