Country Music Funeral Songs – More than 70 country songs

Country music funeral songs

Are you looking for country music funeral songs because your loved one or you love country music? Are you dyed in the wool (or denim) red, white, and blue? Or do you just love the mournful, lonesome ballads of loss and love? There is nothing more beautiful than a country music song for a funeral. The honest, simple music touches the heart.

Country music songs for a funeral

Whether you are planning a memorial service for a loved one, or finding memorial slideshow music, country music can be the perfect accompaniment. I believe that listening to music can help us work through our grief, and help us know we are not alone. Country music, especially, reaches the soul and provides a beautiful accompaniment to remember your loved one for the perfect funeral music or memorial songs.

Over 70 Country music funeral songs

Here are over 70 country music funeral songs that touch the heart. These songs span topics from loss of a parent, spouse, child or friend. Some of these country songs are christian, leaning on faith and God for comfort. Some reflect on life, family and nostalgia. These country music funeral songs range from sad and wistful to uplifting and upbeat. Some are powerful, and some are small and lonely.

Whatever your tastes and emotions, there is almost certainly some country music to ease your heart and mind.

Speaker options for playing your country music

Most funeral homes and event rooms will have audio visual equipment to use. If you are having your memorial ceremony at a facility that does not have equipment, or in your own home, don’t forget the speakers. Here are several great options.

For more ideas, here are our 10 Best Country Music Funeral Songs. You can also find more favorites in Funeral Slideshow Songs.

73 Country Music Funeral Songs

A Song for Dad

Artist: Keith Urban

Lately I’ve been noticing I say the same things he used to say And I even find myself acting the very same way I tap … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: parent

Angels Among Us

Artist: Alabama

I was walking home from school, on a cold winter day Took a shortcut through the woods, and I lost my way It was getting … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: powerful, uplifting

Anyway

Artist: Martina McBride

You can spend your whole life buildin’ Somethin’ from nothin’ One storm can come and blow it all away Build it anyway You can chase … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: christian, powerful, uplifting

Believe

Artist: Brooks & Dunn

Old man Wrigley lived in that white house Down the street where I grew up Momma used to send me over with things We struck … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: uplifting

Beyond the Sunset

Artist: Hank Williams

Should you go first and I remain to walk the road alone I’ll live in mem’ry’s garden dear with happy days we’ve known In spring … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love

Bless the Broken Road

Artist: Rascal Flatts

I set out on a narrow way many years ago Hoping I would find true love along the broken road But I got lost a … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: hopeful, love

Bottle By My Bed

Artist: Sunny Sweeney

All my friends are raisin’ babies, I’m still raisin’ Cain They must think because I’ve waited that I don’t want the same Their days are … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, sad

Broken Halos

Artist: Chris Stapleton

Seen my share of broken halos Folded wings that used to fly They’ve all gone wherever they go Broken halos that used to shine Angels … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: sad

Cross Over Jordan

Artist: Johnny Cash

Until the false and the fair see the light who’s to care That you live or you laugh or the sun Came to shine in … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: upbeat

Cryin’ for Me

Artist: Toby Keith

Got the news on Friday morning But a tear I couldn’t find You showed me how I am supposed to live Now you showed me … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: friend, parent

Daddy’s Hands

Artist: Holly Dunn

I remember daddy’s hands folded silently in prayer And reachin’ out to hold me, when I had a nightmare You could read quite a story … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: nostalgic, parent, sad

Don’t Blink

Artist: Kenny Chesney

I turned on the evening news Saw a old man being interviewed Turning a hundred and two today Asked him what’s the secret to life … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: nostalgic, sad, wistful

Drink A Beer

Artist: Luke Bryan

When I got the news today I didn’t know what to say. So I just hung up the phone. I took a walk to clear … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: friend, sad

From A Distance

Artist: Julie Gold

From a distance the world looks blue and green, and the snow-capped mountains white. From a distance the ocean meets the stream, and the eagle … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: hopeful, sad, uplifting

Go Rest High on that Mountain

Artist: Vince Gill

I know your life On earth was troubled And only you could know the pain You weren’t afraid to face the devil You were no … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: christian, sad, uplifting

God’s Will

Artist: Martina McBride

I met God’s Will on a Halloween night He was dressed as a bag of leaves It hid the braces on his legs at first … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, faith, love, sad

Godspeed

Artist: Dixie Chicks

Dragon tales and the “water is wide” Pirate’s sail and lost boys fly Fish bite moonbeams every night And I love you Godspeed, little man … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, sad

He’s Everything

Artist: Dolly Parton

I see Him when the children are at play I hear Him when the church bells ring on wedding days I feel Him when the … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: christian, uplifting

Holes In The Floor Of Heaven

Artist: Steve Wariner

One day shy of eight years old, my grandma passed away I was a broken hearted little boy, blowing out that birthday cake How I … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, parent, uplifting

How Can I Help You Say Goodbye

Artist: Patty Loveless

Through the back window of a ’59 wagon I watched my best friend Jamie slippin’ further away I kept on waving ’till I couldn’t see … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: comforting, friend, sad

I Believe

Artist: Diamond Rio

Every now and then, Soft as breath upon my skin, I feel you come back again. And it’s like you haven’t been, Gone a moment … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: comforting, friend, love, parent, sad, spouse

I Drive Your Truck

Artist: Lee Brice

Eighty-Nine Cents in the ash tray Half empty bottle of Gatorade rolling in the floorboard That dirty Braves cap on the dash Dog tags hangin’ … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, nostalgic, parent, sad

I Hope You Dance

Artist: Lee Ann Womack

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger May you never take one … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: hopeful, life, uplifting

I Miss My Friend

Artist: Darryl Worley

I miss the look of surrender in your eyes The way your soft brown hair would fall I miss the power of your kiss when … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: friend, love, sad

I Would’ve Loved You Anyway

Artist: Trisha Yearwood

If I’d’ve known the way that this would end If I’d’ve read the last page first If I’d’ve had the strength to walk away If … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, sad

I’ll Fly Away

Artist: Alan Jackson

Some bright morning when this life is over I’ll fly away To that home on God’s celestial shore I’ll fly away I’ll fly away, oh … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: christian, spiritual, traditional, uplifting

I’ll Leave this World Loving You

Artist: Ricky Van Shelton

Walk away, leave with my blessing Once in a while, let me hear from you If we never meet again before my life is over … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: friend, love

I’m Already There

Artist: Lonestar

He called her on the road From a lonely cold hotel room Just to hear her say I love you one more time But when … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, parent, uplifting

If Heaven

Artist: Andy Griggs

If heaven was an hour, it would be twilight When the fireflies start their dancin’ on the lawn And supper’s on the stove and mamma’s … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love

If Heaven Was Needing a Hero

Artist: Jo Dee Messina

I came by today to see you I just had to let you know If I knew the last time that I held you was … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: friend, love, parent, sad, spouse

If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away

Artist: Justin Moore

Every day I drive to work across Flint River bridge A hundred yards from the spot where me and grandpa fished There’s a piece of … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, friend, love, parent, spouse, wistful

If I Die Young

Artist: The Band Perry

If I die young, bury me in satin Lay me down on a bed of roses Sink me in a river at dawn Send me … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, upbeat

If I Had Only Known

Artist: Reba McEntire

If I had only known It was the last walk in the rain I’d keep you out for hours in the storm I would hold … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, spouse, wistful

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Artist: Garth Brooks

Sometimes late at night I lie awake and watch her sleeping She’s lost in peaceful dreams So I turn out the lights and lay there … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, spouse

If You Get There Before I Do (Love Me)

Artist: Colin Raye

I read a note my grandma wrote back in nineteen twenty-three. Grandpa kept it in his coat, and he showed it once to me. He … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: hopeful, love, spouse

In Color

Artist: Jamey Johnson

I said Grandpa what’s this picture here It’s all black and white, and it ain’t real clear Is that you there, he said yeah, I … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: life, nostalgic, parent

Jealous of the Angels

Artist: Donna Taggart

I didn’t know today would be our last Or that I’d have to say goodbye to you so fast I’m so numb, I can’t feel … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, parent, sad

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Artist: Patsi Cline

I am weak but thou art strong Jesus, keep me from all wrong I’ll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: christian, uplifting

Lead Me Home

Artist: Jamey Johnson

I have seen my last tomorrow, I’m holding my last breath, Goodbye, sweet world of sorrow, My new life, begins with death. I am standing … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: comforting, uplifting

Let Her Fly

Artist: Dolly Parton

There’s a wreath on the door She don’t live here no more As of today, she flew home And we all gathered here In sorrow … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, parent

Live Like You Were Dying

Artist: Tim McGraw

He said, “I was in my early 40s, With a lot of life before me, And a moment came that stopped me on a dime. … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: life, uplifting

Meet Me in Heaven

Artist: Johnny Cash

We saw houses falling from the sky Where the mountains lean down to the sand We saw blackbirds circling ’round an old castle keep And … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: hopeful, love, sad, spouse

Moments

Artist: Emerson Drive

I was coming to the end of a long, long walk When a man crawled out of a cardboard box Under the E. Street Bridge … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: life, nostalgic, wistful

No More Nights

Artist: Glen Campbell

The timeless theme Earth and heaven will pass away It’s not a dream God will make all thi-ings new tha-at day Gone is the curse … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: christian, comforting

On The Wings of a Dream

Artist: John Denver

Yesterday I had a dream about dying, about laying to rest and then flying, how the moment at hand is the only thing we really … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: parent, reflective, uplifting

One More Day

Artist: Diamond Rio

Last night I had a crazy dream A wish was granted just for me It could be for anything I didn’t ask for money Or … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: wistful

Over You

Artist: Miranda Lambert

Weather man said it’s gonna snow By now I should be used to the cold Mid-February shouldn’t be so scary It was only December I … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, sad, wistful

Paint Me a Birmingham

Artist: Tracy Lawrence

He was sitting’ there, his brush in hand Painting’ waves as they danced, upon the sand With every stroke, he brought to life The deep … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: wistful

Remember When

Artist: Alan Jackson

Remember when I was young and so were you And time stood still and love was all we knew You were the first, so was … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, nostalgic, spouse, wistful

Riverbank

Artist: Jeff Bates

If there was ever a morning when the fish might bite It’ll be right now Any other time we’d done had our lines cast out … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: friend, parent, wistful

Sand and Water

Artist: Beth Nielsen Chapman

All alone, I didn’t like the feeling All alone, I sat and cried All alone, I had to find some meaning In the center of … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: sad, spouse

Satisfied Mind

Artist: Blest by 4

How many times have you heard someone say, “If I had money, I would do things my way.” But little they know, that it’s so … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: parent

See You Again

Artist: Carrie Underwood

Said goodbye, turned around And you were gone, gone, gone Faded into the setting sun Slipped away But I won’t cry ‘Cause I know I’ll … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, love, parent, uplifting

She is Gone

Artist: Willie Nelson

She is gone But she was here And her presence is still heavy in the air Oh what a taste Of human love Now she’s … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, spouse

Shine On

Artist: Dolly Parton

The greatest gift, the gift of life The gift of love divine God gave us all a special gift He meant for it to shine … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: christian, uplifting

Ships That Don’t Come In

Artist: Joe Diffie

I could tell he’d had a tough life By the way he sat and stared And me, I’d come to push and shove So I … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: life, parent, wistful

Sissy’s Song

Artist: Alan Jackson

Why did she have to go So young I just don’t know why Things happen half the time Without reason, without rhyme Lovely, sweet young … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, love, parent, sad

Streets of Heaven

Artist: Sherrie Austin

Hello God, it’s me again. 2:00 a.m., Room 304. Visiting hours are over, time for our bedside tug of war. This sleeping child between us … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, sad

Temporary Home

Artist: Carrie Underwood

Little boy, six years old A little too used to being alone Another new mom and dad Another school, another house that’ll never be home … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, hopeful

The Dance

Artist: Garth Brooks

Looking back on the memory of The dance we shared ‘neath the stars above For a moment all the world was right How could I … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, sad, spouse, wistful

There Is A Reason

Artist: Alison Krauss

I’ve seen hard times and I’ve been told There isn’t any wonder that I fall Why do we suffer, crossing off the years There must … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: christian, comforting, sad

There You’ll Be

Artist: Faith Hill

When I think back On these times And the dreams We left behind I’ll be glad ’cause I was blessed to get To have you … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, powerful, spouse, uplifting

Three Wooden Crosses

Artist: Randy Travis

A farmer and a teacher, a hooker and a preacher, Ridin’ on a midnight bus bound for Mexico. One’s headed for vacation, one for higher … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: life, uplifting

Thy Will

Artist: Hillary Scott

I’m so confused I know I heard You loud and clear So, I followed through Somehow I ended up here I don’t wanna think I … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, christian, sad

What Hurts the Most

Artist: Mark Wills

I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house That don’t bother me I can take a few tears now and then … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: sad

When I get where I’m going

Artist: Brad Paisley

When I get where I’m going On the far side of the sky The first thing that I’m gonna do Is spread my wings and … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: parent, uplifting

When I Reach the Place I’m Goin’

Artist: Wynonna

When I reach the place I’m goin’ I will surely know my way And I will turn and look inside me And bid farewell to … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: comforting, uplifting

Who You’d Be Today

Artist: Kenny Chesney

Sunny days seem to hurt the most I wear the pain like a heavy coat I feel you everywhere I go I see your smile, … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, sad

Will the Circle be Unbroken

Artist: Pete Seeger

I was standing by my window On a cold and cloudy day When I saw the hearse come rolling For to carry my mother away. … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: christian, nostalgic, parent, uplifting

You Should Be Here

Artist: Cole Swindell

It’s perfect outside. It’s like God let me dial up the weather. Got the whole crew here, I ain’t seen some of them in forever. … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: friend, sad, spouse, wistful

You’re Gone

Artist: Diamond rio

I said hello I think I’m broken And though I was only jokin’ It took me by surprise when you agreed I was tryin’ to … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: love, sad

You’re Gonna Miss This

Artist: Trace Adkins

She was staring out that window, of that SUV Complaining, saying I can’t wait to turn 18 She said I’ll make my own money, and … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: child, friend, nostalgic, parent

Your Story Isn’t Over Yet

Artist: Emma Jo

Midnight’s calling and it’s hard to sleep All your things were mixed up and where they shouldn’t be Everybody’s got good advice, there just words … Read More

GENRE: Country TAGS: friend, parent