Top Five (5) Songs For Mourning & Saying Goodbye :(

"Don't just love others, love yourself. Don't just forgive others, forgive yourself." Wow. Just wow. Thank you Michael.

I'm 70 now. My daughter hasn't spoken to me in over 9 years. When I pass this is what I would want her to know... "All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you..."

Tears in Heaven MY two sons died in 1999 from the same wreck - (18 and 28) I am now 74 - I miss em so much. But the Lord just took my hand and took me through that valley! Feb of 2022 - my best friend passed - we rode our horses, decorated our homes, had so much fun. One year we rode our horses 1000 miles. Oh my! I know one day I'll see my boys and my very best friend. We'll walk by the river that we stood by, with a smile on our face, grace in our hearts, and singing Glory to the Lord Almighty... Glory to the Lord!

I found you tonight as I was looking for my own funeral songs, I’m a stage 4 cancer patient and I know there’s no going back- I want to tell you how much I just adore you, and how you can tell a story so well!!! I loved that you were literally looking into the screen as if we were talking on FaceTime, you are so connected with your audience! Thabk you so much for this, you taught me a lot about picking my songs!!! Thank you so much

Our son died of sudden heart failure at 24 - he was out riding his bike - we never said good-bye. My wife ( MD ) has a very good way of describing grief that happened. It was like someone dropped an enormous weight on us. At first we were sure it would crush us. Over the past 10 years we have learned to carry that weight - it never goes away and it does not get less heavy but like in the physical world if you work at lifting and carrying weights you get better at. It is very hard work and sometimes you weaken and collapse again but you must go on.

As my grandma was on her last few minutes of life in the hospital bed, surrounded by all of the family that she has held together for so long, her daughter (my aunt) started singing 'go rest high on that mountain', which was one of my grandmas favorites. Then the other daughters joined in. Eventually the whole room was filled with all of us singing this song for her, through tears and holding one another. She passed right after that. 🥺💔💕 I really wish that I had that moment on video. It was the most precious wholesome thing that has ever happened. I hope I never forget that memory.

My husband of almost 68 years died 3 months ago. We have a CD of "our" songs from the beginning of our lives together.

I’ve watched this video several time. The Pain in your eyes is so obvious. It’s hard. Don’t let people tell you it will get easier. It doesn’t. We just learn how to cope. Sorry for your loss.

We played this song at my dad's funeral. He was a lonely man died think he was worthless. I knew better.... God Bless you... Dad... I hope you know better now.

My mother passed about 4 hours ago. This was comforting, and I thank you.

I just put down my 17 year old dog, Casper, few days ago. I'm still not ready to talk too much about him without crying, so I'll just say he was the best boy and ill miss him. I've been wandering around the house just remembering him. Been thinking of ways to honor his memory and even though I know its cheesey, I want to play something for him on guitar and this video helped me feel better and decide to do it (i was thinking of tears in heaven before this vid). Thank you, sorry for your loss, and I hope everyone has a great day. Hug your loved ones for me please. Love you Casper!

Wow. My 94 years old mama is actively dying. We just drove hundreds of miles to kiss and hug her and say good bye. Hardest thing ever when the last parent goes. This video along with the quiet prayer found on YouTube help immensely. Can’t thank you enough.

My Dad passed in 2020. He served 22 years in the Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He loved baseball so much and taught me everything about it. He umpired for over 40 years. Coached my boys in baseball and my daughter with softball. To honor him at his funeral, the National Anthem and "Take me out to the ball game" by the Philharmonic orchestra. My Dad wanted Amazing Grace ( My Chains are gone) played, so he had that song played as well. My kids wanted "Riley Green - I Wish Grandpas Never Died (Lyrics)" to be played, but we didn't because of the lyrics. I wish I had allowed it to be played, my one regret. Please listen to that song, I think you would like it.

I lost my 37 y/o son unexpectedly a few weeks ago. This heart wrenching loss is really more than I can bear, I have endless days of tears. No one should bury their child. It is the indescribable worst nightmare, a thousand times worse than losing my parents, sibling, aunts or grandparents. I will never be the same, I will always be Kristofer’s mother. Three songs we played, Tears in Heaven, sang by my husband while playing his guitar. My son was an avid Phish fan, attended more than 100 concerts. Our other children picked these two songs, they were so appropriate- please take a listen to Phish- I miss you and Phish - Waste (I want to waste my time with you). Kristofer was at the prime if his life after many very difficult struggles that most do not survive, he made it; a career he loved as a senior software programmer, bought a beautiful home on Lake Michigan 4 months before he passed away. He had one outstanding year after 15 years of struggle. Hundreds have told me since he passed away what an incredible person he was, loving, kind, hard working, a brilliant engineer, he helped so many with small things and big, he never talked about his good works. He didn’t seek recognition. I think God saw he struggled so, and gave him a year to enjoy the perfect life and then called his angel home. What were the lessons we were supposed to learn? Did people give him help when he really needed it? Many times they did not. As his mother and friend, I was there with him every step of the way, with nothing left unsaid between us, I love you and hugs every day. I am thankful for that. Maybe the lesson is for others who aren’t talking to their children, or helping when they really need it. Several of his friends talked to me at his funeral, as I silently wondered to myself “Did he really know how deeply I loved him”? Each of his many close friends quietly and privately said, “I want you to know Kristofer talked about you a lot, he loved you and said he knew you loved him so much”. That question that kept circulated my brain, was being answered repeatedly by his different friends. I believe Kristofer was speaking to me through them. I did and always will until the end of my life love my beautiful son.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. My wife died unexpectedly three weeks ago... we were laying in bed cuddling all night. In the morning, I woke up... and she didn't. I've been numb ever since. Hearing your words, and the great depth of your insight, has helped immensely. Thank you Michael for reaching out.

As my father lay dying at home where we took care of him we played Christian music all during the night while we waited for him to pass. When it happened in the morning he took a deep breath and was gone and I came to his bed to check him the song How Beautiful Heaven Must Be was playing by his favorite country singer George Jones. I feel it was his way of letting me know he was alright and not to cry for him because as a Christian I believe I will see him again one day

"It Is Well With My Soul" ~ Horatio Spafford. My peace and anchor is found in Jesus, no matter the circumstances. And I'm thankful for the many songs others have written in their times of pain. We are not alone in this life, for the Lord has given us each other.

I have chosen "This One's With Me" by Newsong, "Go Rest High on that Mountain" by Vince Gill, "I Will Rise" by Chris Tomlin, and "Who Am I" by Casting Crowns for my funeral. I am 81 years old. I have chosen these songs to glorify Jesus and to comfort and encourage my loved ones and friends when I go to meet Jesus. Thanks for producing this video. Well done.

I once asked my mom what she would want played at her funeral. She said, "Oh What a Beautiful Morning", from the musical, "Oklahoma". My mom was always upbeat and determined, and she was always singing or humming while she went about her daily business. She was also a strong Christian. Everyone loved her. We played her song request at her funeral. She is in Heaven, with God now. So all her days are beautiful mornings.

Wow, wow my God you brought it home to me today; 22years ago today I lost my 28 year old son to cancer, and today I listened to his favorite song: John Denver’s “Sunshine on my Shoulders“ because it reconnects me to my boy! Thank you Michael for bringing us that grieve to a place of mutual understanding! The music you chose is classic human emotion in words and tune.