Women
Funeral Songs
Explore 6 funeral songs tagged as "women". Each song has been carefully curated to help you create a meaningful memorial service.
All Women Songs
I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor
The ultimate anthem of resilience and survival, a defiant declaration of strength.
Why it's meaningful: For someone who overcame adversity. A reminder that their spirit of survival lives on in those they leave behind.
Best moment: Reception or celebration of life. Gets people on their feet.
Dancing Queen
ABBA
ABBA's shimmering pop masterpiece celebrating youth, joy, and the thrill of the dance floor.
Why it's meaningful: For a woman who loved to dance. A celebration of her most joyful, carefree moments.
Best moment: Reception or celebration of life. A guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Respect
Aretha Franklin
The Queen of Soul's defining anthem of dignity, respect, and female empowerment.
Why it's meaningful: For a woman who commanded respect. The ultimate tribute to her strength and dignity.
Best moment: Reception or celebration of life. Gets everyone on their feet.
You Are So Beautiful
Joe Cocker
Joe Cocker's raw, stripped-back declaration of someone's beauty—both inner and outer.
Why it's meaningful: The simplicity and sincerity cut through everything. A pure statement of love.
Best moment: During the service. The raw vocal delivery is deeply moving.
Last Dance
Donna Summer
Donna Summer's bittersweet disco finale about making the last dance count.
Why it's meaningful: The metaphor of a last dance becomes literal at a funeral—one final goodbye.
Best moment: Final song at a reception. The definitive closing number.
Girl on Fire
Alicia Keys
An empowering anthem celebrating a woman's unstoppable spirit and inner fire.
Why it's meaningful: For a woman who burned brightly. Celebrates strength, passion, and unextinguishable spirit.
Best moment: Celebration of life. The powerful vocals honour a powerful woman.