Latin
Funeral Songs

Explore 7 funeral songs tagged as "latin". Each song has been carefully curated to help you create a meaningful memorial service.

7 songs
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All Latin Songs

1

The Prayer

by Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli

A beautiful duet prayer for guidance and protection in multiple languages.

Why it's meaningful: Combines English and Italian to create a universal prayer for peace and guidance.

Best moment: Creates a transcendent moment during the service.

2

Pie Jesu

by Andrew Lloyd Webber

A gentle Latin prayer asking for eternal rest, from Webber's Requiem.

Why it's meaningful: The pure soprano voice and Latin text create an atmosphere of sacred beauty.

Best moment: Particularly moving when sung by a young voice.

3

Panis Angelicus

by César Franck

A sacred Latin hymn about the bread of angels becoming bread for mankind.

Why it's meaningful: Combines theological depth with musical beauty in the Catholic tradition.

Best moment: Traditional choice for Catholic funeral masses.

4

Pie Jesu

by Andrew Lloyd Webber

A beautiful Latin prayer meaning "Merciful Jesus" from the Requiem Mass.

Why it's meaningful: This sacred piece offers comfort through its gentle plea for eternal rest.

Best moment: Perfect for the meditation or offertory during a Catholic funeral Mass.

5

Panis Angelicus

by César Franck

A beautiful Latin hymn meaning "Bread of Angels," often sung at Catholic services.

Why it's meaningful: This sacred piece connects earthly departure with heavenly communion.

Best moment: Traditionally sung during communion or as a meditation.

6

Ave Verum Corpus

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozart's sublime setting of the Latin hymn about Christ's true body.

Why it's meaningful: The exquisite beauty of this piece elevates the spirit in grief.

Best moment: Creates a sacred atmosphere during communion or reflection.

7

In Paradisum

by Traditional Gregorian Chant

Ancient Latin chant meaning "Into Paradise," sung as the body leaves the church.

Why it's meaningful: This ancient prayer asks angels to lead the departed into paradise.

Best moment: Traditionally sung during the final commendation and farewell.