"Funeral" explores the inescapable grief, anxiety, and depression that can accompany everyday life, particularly in the face of loss. The song, from Phoebe Bridgers's debut album Stranger in the Alps, was inspired by the heroin overdose of a close friend, and it delves into the raw emotions of speaking with the friend's father after his death. It also touches on the artist's own struggles with depression and the recurring cycle of feeling "blue all the time." Playing this song means channeling a deeply personal and melancholic reflection on loss and the enduring nature of sorrow.