Hawaiian
Funeral Songs
Explore 5 funeral songs tagged as "hawaiian". Each song has been carefully curated to help you create a meaningful memorial service.
All Hawaiian Songs
Aloha 'Oe
Queen Liliuokalani
Hawaii's most beloved farewell song, composed by the last Queen of Hawaii. 'Farewell to thee.'
Why it's meaningful: Written by royalty about saying goodbye. The Hawaiian concept of aloha encompasses love, peace, and farewell.
Best moment: Graveside or scattering ashes. The gentle melody carries deep cultural weight.
Hawai'i Aloha
Traditional Hawaiian
The unofficial anthem of Hawaii, sung at every significant gathering with hands joined.
Why it's meaningful: Traditionally sung as a closing song with everyone holding hands. Unity in farewell.
Best moment: Closing song. Everyone joins hands and sings together.
White Sandy Beach
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
IZ's gentle ode to the beauty of Hawaii's shores and the peace found there.
Why it's meaningful: The imagery of waves and white sand creates a vision of eternal rest in paradise.
Best moment: Scattering ashes at sea or on the beach. The gentle ukulele is perfectly suited.
Puamana
Irmgard Aluli
A beloved Hawaiian song about the family home and the memories it holds.
Why it's meaningful: Celebrates the concept of home as wherever family gathers. The memories live in the place.
Best moment: Family gathering after the service. Celebrates the bonds that death cannot break.
Ku'u Lei, Ku'u Ipo
Traditional Hawaiian
A tender Hawaiian love song—'My lei, my sweetheart.' The lei symbolises love and connection.
Why it's meaningful: In Hawaiian culture, the lei represents the circle of life and love. Giving a lei is giving your heart.
Best moment: For a spouse. The lei imagery adds cultural depth.