Top 10 Carpenters funeral songs

The Carpenters, known for their touching lyrics and Karen Carpenter's evocative voice, have a catalogue filled with songs that speak to the heart. Their tracks often carry themes of love, loss and longing which could be fitting for a funeral or cremation service. Here are ten Carpenters funeral songs, along with their significance and a lyric from each, that could be considered suitable for such an occasion:

10. We've Only Just Begun (1970)

"We've Only Just Begun" is a song about starting a journey together. It can serve as a reminder of the journey mourners started with their departed loved ones.

The lyric, "We've only just begun to live, White lace and promises," conveys this sentiment. We thought this was a good first option on our list of Carpenters funeral songs. 

9. (They Long to Be) Close to You (1970)

"(They Long to Be) Close to You" speaks to a longing to be near someone. It may resonate with those missing a loved one.

The line, "Just like me, they long to be close to you," encapsulates this feeling. The second song on our Carpenters songs for funerals list is suitable for your loved one's goodbye. 

8. Yesterday Once More (1973)

"Yesterday Once More" is a nostalgic song reminiscing about the past. It could bring comfort to mourners by echoing their own remembrances.

The lyric, "When I was young I'd listen to the radio, Waitin' for my favorite songs,” signifies this sentiment.

7. Goodbye to Love (1972)

Another classic on our list of Carpenters songs for funerals is "Goodbye to Love", a poignant song about saying farewell to love. It can reflect the heartache felt by those mourning a loss.

The line, "I'll say goodbye to love, No one ever cared if I should live or die," articulates this sense of grief.

6. Rainy Days and Mondays (1971)

"Rainy Days and Mondays" is a song about feeling down. It could resonate with mourners experiencing a similar gloom.

The lyric, "Talkin' to myself and feelin' old, Sometimes I'd like to quit," communicates this sense of sorrow.

5. A Song for You (1972)

"A Song for You" is a heartfelt tribute to a loved one. If played at a funeral, it could serve as a musical offering to the departed. The line, "I love you in a place where there's no space or time," expresses this deep affection.

4. Superstar (1971)

"Superstar" is a song about longing and heartbreak. It could echo the feelings of mourners who are missing the departed. The lyric, "Loneliness is such a sad affair, And I can hardly wait to sleep with you again," reflects this longing. 

3. For All We Know (1970)

"For All We Know" is a song about cherishing the present moment as the future remains uncertain. It could serve as a reminder to cherish memories of the departed.

The line, "For all we know, this may only be a dream, We come and we go," signifies this sentiment.

2. Top of the World (1972)

"Top of the World" is a joyful song about feeling on top of the world due to love. In a funeral setting, it could serve to celebrate the love the mourners had for the departed. The line, "I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation," illustrates this joyous emotion.

1. Sing (1973)

"Sing" is a song about expressing one's feelings through song, no matter the circumstance. It could be fitting at a funeral or cremation as it encourages the expression of emotions.

The lyric, "Sing, sing a song, Make it simple to last your whole life long," encapsulates this. Our final song on the list of Carpenters funeral songs could be a good pick for any funeral. 

If your favourite Carpenters song isn't on our list, you can always ask your funeral director for help or advice on picking the right song.