Polish
Funeral Songs
Explore 3 funeral songs tagged as "polish". Each song has been carefully curated to help you create a meaningful memorial service.
All Polish Songs
Serdeczna Matko (Beloved Mother)
Traditional Polish Hymn
Poland's most beloved Marian hymn, sung at every significant Catholic occasion.
Why it's meaningful: A prayer to the Mother Mary that also honours earthly mothers. Deeply comforting for Polish Catholics.
Best moment: During a Catholic funeral Mass. The familiar melody brings communal comfort.
Barka (Lord, You Have Come to the Seashore)
Traditional Polish Catholic
A Catholic hymn strongly associated with Pope John Paul II, who loved this song.
Why it's meaningful: The connection to JP2 makes it especially meaningful for Polish Catholics worldwide.
Best moment: During Mass. The papal connection adds gravitas.
Góralu, czy ci nie żal
Traditional Polish
A mountaineer's lament about leaving the beloved highlands—Poland's most nostalgic folk song.
Why it's meaningful: The pain of leaving a beloved home mirrors the pain of leaving life itself.
Best moment: For someone from the Polish highlands or anyone who loved Poland deeply.