Heaven
Funeral Songs

Explore 5 funeral songs tagged as "heaven". Each song has been carefully curated to help you create a meaningful memorial service.

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All Heaven Songs

1.

I Can Only Imagine

MercyMe

Written by lead singer Bart Millard about his father's death, imagining what it will be like to finally see Jesus face to face.

Why it's meaningful: For families of faith, this song processes grief through the lens of eventual reunion in God's presence.

Best moment: Powerful for Christian services, building from quiet contemplation to triumphant hope.

2.

If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away

Justin Moore

A country song imagining what you'd do if you could visit heaven for just one day.

Why it's meaningful: Captures the specific moments you miss with deceased loved ones - the everyday activities, the milestones they'll never see.

Best moment: Touching for honoring the specific things you'd want to share with them.

3.
Tears in Heaven

Eric Clapton

A deeply personal song about loss and the hope of reunion.

Why it's meaningful: Written after tragic loss, it speaks to the universal experience of grief.

Best moment: Particularly meaningful for untimely losses.

4.

Heaven Was Needing a Hero

Jo Dee Messina

A tribute to heroes who are called home, particularly those who served.

Why it's meaningful: Honors those who lived lives of service and sacrifice for others.

Best moment: Powerful for veterans, first responders, and everyday heroes.

5.

Scars in Heaven

Casting Crowns

A Christian song asking if there are scars in heaven, processing the bittersweet grief of loss while holding onto hope of reunion.

Why it's meaningful: Beautifully captures the tension of saying goodbye while trusting in eternal hope - acknowledging both the devastation of loss and the comfort of faith.

Best moment: Moving choice for Christian families processing child loss or other profound grief.