The country music icon and philanthropist died Aug. 25 at 80.

"I'm sure they'll be playing 'I Will Always Love You' when I die, just like they did with Whitney Houston," she said in a 2015 interview -- but she had a different pick.

Dolly Parton never forgot her humble Smoky Mountain origins. So no one should be surprised that she did not choose one of her own songs to be played at her funeral. Instead, she’s picked “If We Never ...

"O Captain! My Captain! Our fearful trip is done." These evocative lines from Walt Whitman's famous poem encapsulate the emotional weight many of us feel when confronted with the end of a life journey ...

Dolly Parton had already chosen one of the songs she wanted played when the time came to say goodbye. Years before her death, the country music icon revealed that she wanted an old gospel hymn with a ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A funeral song is often one of the most poignant moments of a ceremony, ...

Dolly Parton has many beautiful songs that could be played at her funeral. While that’s unfortunate to think about, it’s also a testament to how meaningful and emotional her music is. However, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plans for Dolly Parton's funeral are already in place following the country icon's death at 80 on Tuesday. "At Dolly's request, a ...

Planning for burial is a solemn, stressful task. Luckily your families have to take on this responsibility while you’re nothing but a meatbag in a box. If you are fortunate enough to have people who ...

I lost my uncle on 23/12/2004. After a short, but horrible battle with cancer, Les passed away in hospital in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Its a cliche - but still true - he's better off now, ...

The song was a family favorite that Parton associated with her father and the hope of seeing loved ones again ...