"O Captain! My Captain! Our fearful trip is done." These evocative lines from Walt Whitman's famous poem encapsulate the emotional weight many of us feel when confronted with the end of a life journey ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The most popular funeral songs are comforting and uplifting. Traditional and contemporary Christian songs fit this category well.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A funeral song is often one of the most poignant moments of a ceremony, ...

I lost my uncle on 23/12/2004. After a short, but horrible battle with cancer, Les passed away in hospital in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Its a cliche - but still true - he's better off now, ...

Dolly Parton has many beautiful songs that could be played at her funeral. While that’s unfortunate to think about, it’s also a testament to how meaningful and emotional her music is. However, the ...

Queen Elizabeth II's musical tastes are being put on display as she is being laid to rest. During the late monarch's state funeral on Sept. 19, a carefully crafted selection of music was played during ...