During times of grief following the loss of a loved one there are many challenging moments to meander. Thankfully, music can help provide solace and support as you navigate through these emotions.

The rock music genre has a powerful collection of songs that not only capture the depth of sorrow but also offer a cathartic outlet for our emotions. There have been countless rock bands who have released songs inspired by grief and loss, allowing us to connect and understand their heartfelt melodies.

If you are looking for the perfect rock song to give your loved one a meaningful farewell, we hope our list of the 50 best rock funeral songs helps support you in your search.

Best rock funeral songs for your loved one

Angie - The Rolling Stones
Behind Blue Eyes - The Who
Black - Pearl Jam
Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden
Blackstar - David Bowie
Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day
Dear God - Avenged Sevenfold
Don't Cry - Guns N' Roses
Don't Speak - No Doubt
Don't Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
Dream On - Aerosmith
Everybody Hurts - R.E.M.
Fade to Black - Metallica
Forever - KISS
Forever Young - Rod Stewart
Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Heaven - Bryan Adams

Funeral songs rock and roll
Hurt - Johnny Cash
Hurt - Nine Inch Nails
If I Have to Go - Tom Waits
Imagine - John Lennon
In My Life - The Beatles
In My Time of Dying - Led Zeppelin
Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
It's You I Miss - Fleetwood Mac
Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Guns N' Roses
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
My Father's Eyes - Eric Clapton
My Immortal - Evanescence
Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinéad O'Connor
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
November Rain - Guns N' Roses
Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
Tears Are Falling - Kiss
Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
The Great Gig in the Sky - Pink Floyd
The Last Carnival - Bruce Springsteen
The Show Must Go On - Queen
Thinking About You - Radiohead
Through Her Eyes - Dream Theater
Time - Pink Floyd
Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day
Wish You Were Here - Both Pink Floyd and Incubus versions
Yesterday - The Beatles
You're My Best Friend - Queen

Rock music at a funeral?

Incorporating rock music into a funeral, while not perhaps traditional, can add a unique and personal touch, honouring your loved one's spirit in a way that resonates with their rock and roll soul. The top 50 best rock funeral songs listed above provide a diverse range of emotional and powerful tributes, from heartfelt ballads to epic rock anthems, each song capturing the essence of loss, love and remembrance. May your chosen song serve as a lasting tribute for your loved one.

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