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And I think that doing those type of things, taking that kind of risk, going into, like, something you don't know is scary. And he wasn't scared to, like, get up and find something better. So he - hardships would always follow him in terms of being able to find work, being able to make a living. GARFUNKEL: (Singing) When you're down and out, when you're on the street.Д®SPINOSA: He traveled throughout all South America, so he never really stayed put. He got his training when he was living in Santiago, Chile, which is where he's from. GARFUNKEL: (Singing) I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough.Д®SPINOSA: My dad was a mold maker - molds for parts, like, engine parts or any other metal or even plastic parts. So for him, that song kind of really resonated with him and his struggle through his life. And from there, things got really bad financially. Like, he lost his father when he was, like, 5 or something.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, 'BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER')ДЄRT GARFUNKEL: (Singing) When you're weary, feeling small.Д®SPINOSA: My dad had a lot of hardships. JORGE ESPINOSA: A song that mattered a lot to my father was 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel. (SOUNDBITE OF SIMON AND GARFUNKEL SONG, 'BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER') Jorge Espinosa lost his father, Jaime Alejandro Espinosa-Anabalon in 2020. We're calling our tribute Songs of Remembrance. NPR's remembering some of those who lost their lives by listening to the music they loved and hearing their stories. from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Looking for more song ideas for a loved oneвЂ™s funeral or memorial service? Check out AgingCareвЂ™s sample funeral playlist on Spotify.Nearly 1 million people have died in the U.S. The angels are here, theyвЂ™re among you and I The Father above does not slumber or sleepДЇor the Father above neither slumbers nor sleeps вЂњAngelsвЂќ by Mary McLaughlinДЄnd angels must learn to laugh and to cry YouвЂ™re back in His arms again вЂњEven the Darkness Is Light to HimвЂќ by Michael Card Now and forever more Religious Funeral Songs вЂњBack in His Arms AgainвЂќ by Mark Schultz One sweet day вЂњYouвЂ™ll Be in My HeartвЂќ by Phil Collins Like so many friends weвЂ™ve lost along the way YouвЂ™re missing вЂњOne Sweet DayвЂќ by Mariah CareyДЄnd I know youвЂ™re shining down on me from heaven Your house is waiting, your house is waitingД«ut youвЂ™re missing, when I shut out the lights Pictures on the nightstand, TVвЂ™s on in the den The snare of the fowler will never capture you, вЂњOn EagleвЂ™s WingsвЂќ by Michael CrawfordДЄnd He will raise you up on eagleвЂ™s wings, Give me the strength to try вЂњSongs of RemembranceвЂќ (Instrumental) вЂњAmazing GraceвЂќ by Various Artists SheвЂ™s the one who made the boy and the manД¬arve your footprints in the sand вЂњWishing You Were Somehow Here AgainвЂќ by Andrew Lloyd Weber Lead me to your door Traditional Funeral Songs вЂњPassing ThroughвЂќ by Ronan Keating Memory вЂњThe Long and Winding RoadвЂќ by The Beatles IвЂ™d play a song that would never ever endДance with my father again вЂњAmazingвЂќ by Alex LloydДЄnd I really didnвЂ™t want that push today,ДЄre the things we put behind us on this day вЂњMemoryвЂќ by Barbra Streisand ItвЂ™s time to say goodbyeвЂ¦ вЂњDance with My FatherвЂќ by Luther Vandross May you find some comfort here вЂњTime to Say GoodbyeвЂќ by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman That a hero lies in you вЂњAngelвЂќ by Sarah McLachlan вЂњHeroвЂќ by Mariah Carey and Various Artists Popular Funeral Songs вЂњWind Beneath My WingsвЂќ by Bette MidlerДЇor you are the wind beneath my wings.

To help you get started, we have curated lists of popular, traditional, contemporary and religious songs (along with samples of lyrics for each) that can give a funeral ceremony or memorial service a special touch. If youвЂ™re having trouble choosing pieces that honor your loved one or convey your feelings, instrumental funeral music is always a classic, safe choice. Understanding the content and context of the songs will ensure they are wholly appropriate for the event.

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YouTube is very useful for searching for and listening to songs, and there are many websites that offer full song lyrics like and. Family members and close friends are excellent sources of special requests and inspiration for music to play at a service.Д«efore finalizing any selections for the funeral, listen to each song completely and read over the lyrics. Consider preparing short introductions for each one if youвЂ™re only playing a few or including this background information in the program so all funeralgoers can understand the meaning behind these selections. Opt for your loved oneвЂ™s favorite music or songs that reflect their personality or held special significance in their life.

Songs of remembrance