Top 60 Secular Songs for Non-Religious Funerals or Memorials

Searching for secular songs to play at a non-religious funeral or memorial? Choosing the right music after the death of a loved one can be a difficult and overwhelming task, and one that no one is ever ready for. If you don’t want to be overloaded with hymns or heaven-themed songs and simply want to express loss, grief, love, nostalgia, goodbyes or a celebration of a loved one’s life, here are your top 60 secular songs for non-religious funerals or memorials:

“You’ll Be In My Heart” – Phil Collins

“Fields of Gold” – Sting

“What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong

“Dance with My Father” – Luther Vandross

“Here Without You” – 3 Doors Down

“Unforgettable” – Nat King Cole

“Probably Wouldn’t Be This Way” – LeAnn Rimes

“In My Life” – The Beatles

“One More Day” – Diamond Rio

“Time in a Bottle” – Jim Croce

“Dust in the Wind” – Kansas

“My Way” – Frank Sinatra

“So Far Away” – Carole King

“I Won’t Let Go” – Rascal Flatts

“How Do I Live Without You” – Trisha Yearwood

“How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” – Michael Bolton

“If I Die Young” – The Band Perry

“Baby Mine” – Bette Midler

“Best I Ever Had” – Gary Allan

“The Dance” – Garth Brooks

“If Tomorrow Never Comes” – Garth Brooks

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – Judy Garland

“I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston/Dolly Parton

“End of the Line” – Traveling Wilburys

“My Heart Will Go On” – Celine Dion

“We’ll Meet Again” – Vera Lynn

“I’ll Be Seeing You” – Billie Holiday or Jimmy Durante

“Hero” – Mariah Carey

“I Will Remember You” – Sarah McLachlan

“Imagine” – John Lennon

“Goodbye, My Lover” – James Blunt

“My Wish” – Rascal Flatts

“Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” – Green Day

“Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)” – Billy Joel

 “Because You Loved Me” – Celine Dion

“Candle in the Wind” – Elton John

“Circle of Life” – Elton John

“Beyond the Sea” – Bobby Darin

“Have I Told You Lately” – Rod Stewart

“I’ll Be Missing You” – P. Diddy

“Like Like You Were Dying” – Tim McGraw

“See You Again” – Carrie Underwood

“Close to You” – the Carpenters

“Softly as I Leave You” – Elvis Presley

“You Are the Sunshine of My Life” – Stevie Wonder

“You’re the Inspiration” – Chicago

“How Do I Say Goodbye to Yesterday” – Boyz II Men

“Bridge Over Troubled Water” – Simon & Garfunkel

“Yesterday” – The Beatles

 “Beautiful Day” – U2

“There You’ll Be” – Faith Hill

“What Hurts the Most” – Rascal Flatts

“Who You’d Be Today” – Kenny Chesney

“Wind Beneath My Wings” – Bette Midler

“Life Without You” – Stevie Ray Vaughn

 “The Good Stuff” – Kenny Chesney

“Love of My Life” – Carly Simon

“If I Had Only Known” – Reba McEntire

“A Lot of Things Different” – Kenny Chesney

“Song for Dad” – Keith Urban

Know of any other non-religious songs perfect for secular funerals and memorial services? Leave your suggestions in the comments.