What is another word for funeral song?
Pronunciation: [fjˈuːnəɹə͡l sˈɒŋ] (IPA) 
A funeral song, also known as a requiem or dirge, is a solemn song played or sung during a funeral or memorial service. Other synonyms for funeral songs include elegy, hymn, lament, tribute, and anthem. Elegies are poems or songs that mourn someone's death, while hymns are religious songs that proclaim faith and comfort for the bereaved. Laments are slow and sorrowful songs expressing grief or regret, while tributes are songs that praise and honor the deceased. Anthems are songs that represent a cause or movement and can be used to represent mourning and grief. Whatever the synonym, funeral songs provide a means of expressing emotions and paying respect to the deceased.
