Funeral Hymn

A beautiful, heart-lifting funeral hymn about meeting loved ones in the afterlife, and finding peace through the King of Heaven. This traditional Christian funeral hymn requests God’s guidance and protection during times of trouble and despair, making it a popular hymn choice at funerals. Written in the 1700s by C. Michael Hawn, this Christian song has a message about trusting Jesus’ love and wisdom.

This popular funeral hymn urges singers and listeners not only to focus on the saddest aspects of death but also to remember that the dead are laid in Gods arms. This beautiful, uplifting song follows the progression of the sun across the sky as it passes through the day, reflecting on the passing of time and the importance of being near to God. The hymn is adapted beautifully as a funeral hymn, reminding listeners that their loved ones are still with them.

Each verse theme in this favorite funeral hymn is taken straight from Scripture, building from the word of the Lord to our response. The King of Loves My Shepherd is actually tied in tightly to another popular funeral hymn, The Lord is my Shepherd. A Loved God Is My Shepherd Traditional hymn written by James Montgomery, whose lyrics are based on the folk scripture passage of Psalm 23.

In the Garden Sometimes known by its hymnal opening line, I came alone into the garden, this gospel song by C. Austin Miles is popular for its quiet setting and the comforting presence of the walking, talking Lord. This Victorian-era hymn is also sung at weddings as well as funerals, showing its versatility and encouraging message. It is also a good reminder to have people to rely on for encouragement when you are feeling down and hurt.

Amazing Grace is a moving hymn that has a spiritual text, making it a popular choice for singing during a funeral. The hymn is popular within Christianity, being the favorite hymn of King George V. It is frequently sung by Military services throughout the Commonwealth. Lord of All Hopefulness is one of Britain’s favorite funeral hymns, often being sung to the melody of an Irish folk song, Slane, at the start of service.

Often a popular Easter hymn, The Lords My Shepherd may nevertheless apply in a funeral context: Let the Church with joy Sing Hymns of Triumph; For his Lord is alive Now death has lost its sting. Another hymn where the End of Days may be used as a metaphor for the end of life is perhaps the most wonderfully moving funeral hymn of them all, The day when Thee giveth, O Lord, is over. Here are twenty-one wonderfully Christ-centered funeral hymns for the Christian memorial service or funeral.