What is memorial music?

Memorial music is played during a memorial service to honor the life of a deceased person. It's usually meaningful to the deceased or their loved ones and can be of any genre or style.

Is memorial music different from funeral music?

While the terms are often used interchangeably, funeral music usually refers to music played during a funeral service. In contrast, memorial music is played at a commemoration event, which could be some time after the funeral.

Can I use royalty-free music for a public memorial event?

Yes, royalty-free music for a public memorial event can help you avoid copyright issues.

How many songs are typically played at a funeral?

The number of songs played can vary, but generally, 3 to 5 songs are included: one for entering, one for reflection, and one for exiting. Additional songs can be played if the service requires them.

What are some popular choices for memorial music?

Some popular choices for memorial music include classical pieces, hymns, contemporary songs, or even the deceased's favorite music. Songs like 'Amazing Grace,' 'Ave Maria,' and 'Hallelujah' are commonly chosen.

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In Sadness by Music Ideas

0:55

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Very calm sad piano background music.

Around Planets by MintWhale

1:08

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Great as background music for slow motion, scientific documentaries, funeral slideshows, aerial footage, memorable videos, etc.

Mysterious Angels by Eitan Epstein Music

1:00

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Suitable for religious services, funeral music, and memorial videos.

Passing Clouds by DPmusic

1:41

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A calm and reflective ambient piano piece featuring deep, expressive piano chords blended with warm atmospheric , funeral background music..

The Cries Of The Sad by Eitan Epstein Music

0:32

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It is great for sentimental and sad trailers, tragic background music, holocaust scenes, sad romance and love stories, winter and autumn seasons, death and funeral scenes, quiet and slow cinematic background music, agony and pain moods, drama and thoughtful projects, memorial videos, loneliness and depression, and much more.

Atlas Requiem by Rick Dickert

1:22

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Slow, sad solo piano composition in 82 second loop suggested for setting of a formal funeral music, serious narrative or bittersweet, tragic love scene, also underscoring images of natural disaster relief and calls to donate.

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Sunrise Glow by DPmusic

1:53

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A peaceful ambient piano composition with warm pads and a gentle, uplifting atmosphere.

Tragic Event by DPmusic

1:48

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Good background for sad videos, grievous loss, funeral events, despair and hopelessness videos, heroic death, prayers, memorial videos, and many more, funeral royalty free music..

Deep Funeral Sadness by Eitan Epstein Music

0:38

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Suitable for drama and touching moods, funeral music and tears scenes, depression and longing intro, memories and sentimental background and more.

Rise With The Sun by DPmusic

1:30

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Gentle ambient piano with soft evolving pads, airy textures, and peaceful flowing harmonies.

Funeral Horn by SnowMusicStudio

2:00

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A funeral dramatic melody performed by trumpets.

String Of Solitude by Mark Woollard

1:45

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A minimal and relaxing modern classical track with an intimate, tranquil mood, funeral stock music..

Lonely Galaxy by MintWhale

1:32

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Perfect as background music for slow-motion videos, documentaries about nature, memorial and funeral, regret or reflection, etc.

Heart Abandoned by AG Music

1:16

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This heartfelt and beautifully reflective composition is designed for memorial videos, funerals music, and commemorative events.

The Lonely Violin by Mark Woollard

1:52

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A melancholic and emotional melody led by expressive violin and delicate piano.

Lonely Morning by MintWhale

1:30

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Perfect as background music for silent locations, memorial videos, documentaries, funeral slideshow, scenes linked to isolation, loneliness, and melancholy, music for funeral videos..

The Last Post by Mike Nowa

1:23

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Many more years later that music become unofficial anthem of Veterans Day ceremonies and also military funerals music.

A Lonely Road by DPmusic

1:41

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Emotional and melancholic cinematic piano composition with expressive cello and soft string ..

Grievous Loss by DPmusic

1:49

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Can be used as background music for funerals, mournful videos, grievous events, memorable videos, sad stories, catastrophic videos, prayerful videos, or so.

Night River by DPmusic

1:49

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A cinematic instrumental track featuring emotional piano, warm orchestral strings, celesta, and , funeral instrumental music..

Departing Sorrow by Erick McNerney

1:59

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A heartbreaking soundscape which seems to be a farewell to someone - either a funeral or loss of love between someone.

Thinking Of Your Heart by Goldie Shine

1:29

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Suitable for cinematic drama films, moments of loneliness and depression, intimate sadness, memorial and music for funeral videos.

Between The Silence by Music Ideas

1:16

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Sad, thoughtful classical piano music with a reflective, philosophical mood.

Sadness Bloom by Erick McNerney

0:39

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It's almost a slow, dignified march, perhaps for a funeral, .

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Music for the moments that need quiet care

Royalty free funeral music for memorial videos, funeral slideshows, obituary videos, celebration of life services, livestreams, and funeral home projects. Calm instrumental tracks, clean MP3/WAV downloads, and license confirmation included.

For a family tribute made with love

A memorial video does not need music that takes over. It needs space. Space for photos, names, dates, captions, and the small memories that matter most.

Memorial videos
Funeral slideshows
Obituary slideshows
Photo tributes
Celebration of life videos
Online memorial sharing

For services that need simple, licensed music

Funeral homes, coordinators, churches, and video editors need music that is easy to preview, approve, download, and document. Choose the right mood, download clean MP3/WAV files, and keep the license confirmation with the service or client project.

Funeral home use
Chapel playback
Church and graveside services
Client tribute videos
Funeral livestreams
License PDF included

Choose a track that lets the story breathe

Soft piano, strings, acoustic guitar, light pads, and gentle choir textures work well as funeral background music. They support photos and spoken memories without covering the voice or making the moment feel heavy.

For photos

Use a warm, steady track and let the images carry the emotion.

For the service

Choose something calm for entrance, reflection, readings, or closing.

For remembrance

A softer hopeful mood can feel more natural than music that is only sad.

Clean files, clear rights, less stress

Each purchase includes clean MP3 and WAV downloads plus a license confirmation PDF. For online memorial videos on YouTube, Facebook, or Vimeo, use the “Hide Content ID” filter when available.

Clean MP3/WAV download
License confirmation PDF
Free preview before purchase
Custom timing with Longoloops

A few calm places to start

Start with a few gentle tracks, then adjust by mood, length, and use case.

For a photo tribute

Somewhere is soft and reflective for family photos and captions.

For a chapel entrance

Requiem For The Gladiator has a slower ceremonial tone.

For closing titles

Lonely Angel works as a quiet final cue.

Explore more calm memorial music by Jon Wright, DPmusic, and SoundVessel.

Questions people usually ask

Can I use this music in a funeral slideshow?

Yes. Licensed tracks can be used in memorial videos, funeral slideshows, obituary slideshows, photo tributes, and celebration of life videos.

Can funeral homes use this music for services?

Yes. Funeral homes can use licensed music for chapel playback, funeral services, livestreams, reception areas, and client tribute videos, depending on the license terms selected at checkout.

Do I get proof of licensing?

Yes. Each purchase includes a license confirmation PDF with the order details.

Should I download MP3 or WAV?

MP3 is convenient for playback and sharing. WAV is better for editing into a finished memorial video, livestream replay, or client deliverable.

Can I preview the music before buying?

Yes. Use free previews to test the mood, timing, and volume before downloading the clean licensed version.