There are many songs out there that we often hear in everyday life, however, also offer a perfect balance between celebration and remembrance. Check out these songs, perfect for a memorial service slideshow.<\/p>\n
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- Tears in Heaven \u2013 Eric Clapton<\/a><\/li>\n
- My Way \u2013 Frank Sinatra<\/li>\n
- Calling All Angels \u2013 Train<\/li>\n
- Knockin\u2019 on Heaven\u2019s Door \u2013 Bob Dylan<\/li>\n
- Fire and Rain \u2013 John Taylor<\/li>\n
- Country Roads \u2013 John Denver<\/li>\n
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow \u2013 Israel Kamakawiw\u2019ole<\/li>\n
- Back Home Again \u2013 John Denver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These songs\u2019 lyrics are seamlessly integrated above the photos of the joys of life, with family and friend, commemorating unforgettable memories times spent together.<\/p>\n
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<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nInstrumental Funeral Songs<\/span> <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Instrumental songs can often provide a mellow backdrop for memorial slideshows. Such tunes can also serve as the background in memorial services and when combined with a commemorating slideshow add another dimension to such service. These are perfect for any funeral slideshow<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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- Canon in D \u2013 Johann Pachelbel<\/li>\n
- Islands in the Sky – Geoff Harvey<\/li>\n
- Tears of Love \u2013 Audiocalm<\/li>\n
- Amazing Grace (Instrumental)<\/li>\n
- Time to Say Goodbye \u2013 Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman<\/li>\n
- Adagio for Strings \u2013 Samuel Barber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Songs for Parents or Grandparents<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Our grandparents and parents are the ones who laid down the foundations for our lives. Such meaningful and special people in our lives deserve special music. These songs help commemorate those special moments spent with them throughout their lives. Whether going fishing with dad, going to a baseball game with grandfather or spending fun days out with grandmother, such memories in your slideshow can be coupled with songs that are dedicated to relationships.<\/p>\n
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- Song for Dad \u2013 Keith Urban<\/a><\/li>\n
- Dance With My Father \u2013 Luther Vandross<\/li>\n
- Fathers and Daughters \u2013 Michael Bolton<\/li>\n
- When I Get Where I\u2019m Going \u2013 Brad Paisley<\/li>\n
- What a Wonderful World \u2013 Louis Armstrong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Love Songs<\/span> <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Love, a feeling like no other. The right love-themed song can serve as a perfect backdrop to remember the special relationship between spouses, partners and much more.<\/p>\n
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- I Will Always Love You \u2013 Whitney Houston<\/a><\/li>\n
- The Way We Were \u2013 Barbara Streisand<\/li>\n
- You Raise Me Up \u2013 Josh Groban<\/li>\n
- Take My Breath Away \u2013 Berlin<\/li>\n
- I\u2019ll Be Seeing You \u2013 Billie Holliday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Traditional Songs<\/span> <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Wind Beneath my Wings \u2013 Bette Midler<\/li>\n
- Send in the Clowns \u2013 Judy Collins<\/li>\n
- We\u2019ll Meet Again \u2013 Vera Lynn<\/li>\n
- I Will Remember You \u2013 Sarah McLachlan<\/li>\n
- Smile \u2013 Nat King Cole<\/li>\n
- The Prayer \u2013 Celine Dion and Josh Groban<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Spiritual Songs<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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- Amazing Grace \u2013 Carrie Underwood<\/a><\/li>\n
- Remember Me \u2013 Mark Schultz<\/li>\n
- Save a Place for Me \u2013 Matthew West<\/li>\n
- I\u2019ll Fly Away \u2013 Jim Reeves<\/li>\n
- Just a Closer Walk with Thee \u2013 Five Blind Boys of Alabama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nSongs for a Funeral Slideshow by Genre<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Your loved one may have had a favorite genre of music, or maybe you just want to create a unique melodical feel to your slideshow. The songs below are good for any such purpose and are divided by genre.<\/p>\n
Rock:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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- Hallelujah \u2013 Bon Jovi<\/a><\/li>\n
- Stairway to Heaven \u2013 Led Zeppelin<\/li>\n
- You\u2019re my Best Friend \u2013 Queen<\/li>\n
- So Far Away \u2013 Avenged Sevenfold<\/li>\n
- See You on the Other Side \u2013 Ozzy Osbourne<\/li>\n
- Blackbird \u2013 Paul McCartney<\/li>\n
- Let it Be \u2013 Paul McCartney<\/li>\n
- Morning Has Broken \u2013 Cat Stevens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Country:<\/span> <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Go Rest High on That Mountain \u2013 Vince Gill<\/a><\/li>\n
- Believe \u2013 Brooks and Dunn<\/li>\n
- Remember When \u2013 Alan Jackson<\/li>\n
- Temporary Home \u2013 Carrie Underwood<\/li>\n
- God\u2019s Will \u2013 Martina McBride<\/li>\n
- You\u2019re Gonna Miss This \u2013 Trace Adkins<\/li>\n
- I\u2019m Already There \u2013 Lonestar<\/li>\n
- If Tomorrow Never Comes \u2013 Garth Brooks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Songs from Musicals<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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- Moon River \u2013 Breakfast at Tiffany\u2019s<\/a><\/li>\n
- Someone to Watch Over Me \u2013 Oh Kay!<\/li>\n
- Thank You For The Music \u2013 Mamma Mia<\/li>\n
- Somewhere \u2013 Westside Story<\/li>\n
- Who Can I Turn To \u2013 The Roar of the Greasepaint<\/li>\n
- The Party\u2019s Over \u2013 Bells are Ringing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alternative:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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- Slipped Away \u2013 Avril Lavigne<\/a><\/li>\n
- Pictures of You \u2013 The Cure<\/li>\n
- Beautiful Day \u2013 U2<\/li>\n
- My Immortal \u2013 Evanescence<\/li>\n
- Pictured Within \u2013 John Lord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\nAdding Music to Your Smilebox Memorial Slideshow <\/strong><\/h2>\n
Smilebox offers a free and easy-to-use tool for creating memorial slideshows. All you have to do is create an account, and you are well on your way to creating your perfect slideshow with our free slideshow maker<\/a>.<\/p>\n
If you have recently lost a friend or a loved one, a memorial slideshow offers a fantastic opportunity to combine images and music into unforgettable memories. The old clich\u00e9 says that a picture is worth more than a thousand words, but an image can spark feelings and allow those remembering to relive some of the best times with their loved ones. By combining photos and music into a celebration-of-life slideshow, you are sure to commemorate your loved ones and create visual memories that will last forever. Login to Smilebox<\/a> today to create your perfect memorial slideshow<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A funeral slideshow is an opportunity for remembrance of life and a somber occasion. Choosing the right song for such a presentation is a not an easy task. The occasion might be somber however, it also offers an opportunity to commemorate and celebrate the life of a loved one. The list compiled below provides an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":2267,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n
- Amazing Grace \u2013 Carrie Underwood<\/a><\/li>\n
- Song for Dad \u2013 Keith Urban<\/a><\/li>\n