A tribute song in memory of someone you love
A personalized memorial song is an original tribute written from your memories of someone you've lost (their name, their character, the things they said) to play at a funeral, a celebration of life or an anniversary. You hear a free preview first and can change any line before you buy.
- Free preview of your actual song in about 3 minutes
- $49 if you love it ($39 within 48 hours of your preview)
- Full song emailed within minutes: MP3, lyrics and a song page
- Edit the lyrics before the music is made
What to put in a tribute song
- •Their name, and what people called them
- •Their kindness, humour, or the way they'd greet you
- •Places that belonged to them: a garden, a workshop, a favourite chair
- •Things they taught the family
- •How you'll carry them with you
Your light stays on in every room,
in every spring and every June,
we carry you the way you carried us.
Example songs
Your Light Stays On
Tribute song in memory of a mother, gentle piano
Read the lyrics
[Verse 1] Your reading glasses still sit by the chair, The garden you planted still blooms out there, We hear you in laughter, we see you in us, In the way that we worry, the way that we trust. [Chorus] Your light stays on in every room, In every spring and every June, We carry you the way you carried us, Gently, always, with love enough. [Verse 2] You taught us that kindness is never a waste, That a cup of tea fixes most things in haste, So we'll set the table and save you a seat, And sing you this song, Mum, soft and sweet.
For a funeral or celebration of life
A song written about the person can say what's hard to put into a eulogy. Families play it during the service, at the gathering afterwards, or over a slideshow of photos.
Take your time with the details. You'll see the lyrics before any music is made and can change anything that doesn't sound like them.
For an anniversary or a birthday after a loss
Some people make a song for the first anniversary, or for what would have been a birthday, as a way for the family to remember together.
How it works
- 1
Tell us about them
Their name, the occasion, and a few memories in your own words. About five minutes.
- 2
Read and edit the lyrics
We write the lyrics from your story. Change any line you like.
- 3
Hear two versions free
Two versions of your song are ready in about three minutes. Only pay if you love one.
Questions
How long does it take?
The preview is usually ready in 2-3 minutes, and the full song arrives by email within minutes of buying, in time for a service this week.
Can I change the words?
Yes. You read the lyrics before the music is made and can edit any line, then try again if it isn't right.
Can it be played at the service?
Yes. You receive an MP3 that funeral directors and venues can play like any other song.
Hear it before you decide
It takes about five minutes to tell us the story. The preview is free.
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