Japanese
Funeral Songs
Explore 3 funeral songs tagged as "japanese". Each song has been carefully curated to help you create a meaningful memorial service.
All Japanese Songs
Sakura Sakura
Traditional Japanese
Japan's most famous folk song about cherry blossoms—the ultimate symbol of life's beautiful impermanence.
Why it's meaningful: In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms represent the beauty and brevity of life. Mono no aware—the pathos of things.
Best moment: Processional or during reflection. The koto melody is serene and contemplative.
Furusato (Hometown)
Traditional Japanese
A nostalgic Japanese song about longing for one's childhood home and the mountains and rivers there.
Why it's meaningful: The yearning for home becomes a yearning for the world the departed has left behind.
Best moment: For someone with Japanese heritage. The nostalgia is deeply moving.
Hana wa Saku (Flowers Will Bloom)
Various Japanese Artists
Written after the 2011 tsunami as a song of hope and renewal. 'Flowers will bloom' again.
Why it's meaningful: Born from national tragedy, it promises that beauty returns even after devastating loss.
Best moment: Closing song. The message of renewal sends mourners off with hope.