This article summarized the results of a qualitative and exploratory study that examined the impact of music, both pre-death and post-death, for bereaved caregivers of people who died from advanced cancer. Eight participants recruited through a hospital and hospice in Melbourne, Australia, each of whom had been caregivers for loved ones who had died from advanced cancer, participated in this study. Four participants had received pre-death music therapy with the deceased, two did not receive pre-death music therapy but knew that their deceased loved one had, and the remaining two did not receive pre-death music therapy, nor did their deceased loved one. Two measures were used. Each participant provided socio-demographic data by completing a research-based music questionnaire. Data regarding participants’ reflections about music’s role in their lives was collected using a semi-structured interview. Analyses of the data revealed six themes: 1) music enhanced the lives of the bereaved and the dying by promoting communication and alleviating symptoms; 2) music supported grief expression and promoted connection with the deceased; 3) music improved mood, helped the bereaved to mourn, and offered distraction or companionship even though at times was avoided because it was emotionally intolerable; 4) personal music expression or that of others inspired by the deceased was satisfying for the bereaved; 5) positive memories of created and shared pre-death music was comforting; and 6) research participants recommended music therapy for the bereaved, especially before the death occurs. Overall, music therapy enabled participants to mourn, to express their grief, and to establish continuing bonds with the deceased. Key words: music, continuing bonds, rituals, informal supports, anticipatory grief