Here are the 50 happiest and most upbeat funeral songs for a celebration of someone’s life. You can click on the music videos below to listen to the top choices in making your song selection.
#1 The Best by Tina Turner
#2 Always Look on the Bright Side of Life by Monty Python
#3 What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
#4 Bring Me Sunshine by Morecambe and Wise
#5 Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin
#6 Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
#7 The Show Must Go On by Queen
#8 Dropkick Me Jesus by Bobby Bare
#9 Everywhere by Michelle Branch
#10 Follow the Sun by Xavier Rudd
#11 You Are the Sunshine of My Life by Stevie Wonder
#12 Heroes by David Bowie
#13 Keg On My Coffin by The Push Stars
#14 Highway to Hell by ACDC
#15 Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole
#16 My Way by Frank Sinatra
#17 Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash
#18 I’ve Had the Time of My Life by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
#19 Forever Young by Rod Stewart
#20 Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die) by Joe Diffie
#21 I’m Gonna Live Until I Die by Frank Sinatra
#22 Elephant Gun by Beirut
#23 Don’t You Forget About Me by Simple Minds
#24 Drops of Jupiter by Train
#25 Live Forever by Oasis
#26 Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die by Willie Nelson
#27 Happy Days Are Here Again by Ben Selvin and the Crooners
#28 Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and the Wailers
#29 Wherever You Will Go by The Calling
#30 We’ll Meet Again by Vera Lynn
#31 You Say by Lauren Daigle
#32 I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack
#33 You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone by Anna Kendrick
#34 What A Beautiful Name by Hillsong Worship
#35 Dancing in the Sky by Dani and Lizzy
#36 See You Again by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
#37 Take Me To Church by Hozier Cover
#38 Smile by Nat King Cole
#39 I’ll Be Missing You (2014 Remaster) by Puff Daddy featuring Faith Evans & 112
#40 Fight Song by Rachel Platten
#41 I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead by Bon Jovi
#42 You Are Not Alone by Michael Jackson
#43 Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen
#44 Carry Me Home by The Sweeplings
#45 Stand By Me by Ben E. King
#46 Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) by Green Day
#47 Traveller by Chris Stapleton
#48 More Than a Feeling by Boston
#49 You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry & The Pacemakers
#50 Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
Natalie Regoli is a child of God, devoted wife, and mother of two boys. She has a Master's Degree in Law from The University of Texas. Natalie has been published in several national journals and has been practicing law for 18 years.