Native-american
Funeral Songs
Explore 3 funeral songs tagged as "native-american". Each song has been carefully curated to help you create a meaningful memorial service.
All Native-american Songs
Amazing Grace (Cherokee Version)
Walela
The beloved hymn sung in the Cherokee language, honouring the Trail of Tears and resilience.
Why it's meaningful: Bridges Christian and Native American traditions. The Cherokee language adds ancient sacred weight.
Best moment: During the service. The Cherokee syllables transform a familiar hymn into something new.
Ly-O-Lay Ale Loya (Circle Dance)
Sacred Spirit
A powerful arrangement of Native American chanting celebrating the circle of life.
Why it's meaningful: The circular nature of Native American spirituality sees death not as an ending but a return.
Best moment: Processional or scattering ashes in nature. The drums and chanting create sacred space.
A'a Nahaghá (Beauty Way Prayer)
Traditional Navajo
The Navajo Beauty Way prayer set to music—'In beauty, I walk. In beauty, all is made whole again.'
Why it's meaningful: The Navajo concept of walking in beauty frames death as a return to harmony and wholeness.
Best moment: Graveside or during a nature-based ceremony. The spiritual depth is profound.