Choosing music for a loved ones funeral can be a very important way of personalising the service. It also helps to pay tribute to them by reflecting on their tastes in music. Hymns can also be an important part of a traditional Christian funeral service.
A list of some of the most popular funeral songs and hymns are listed below.
Popular Funeral Songs
- My Way – Frank Sinatra
- Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
- Supermarket Flowers – Ed Sheeran
- Dancing In The Sky – Dani & Lizzy
- You’ll Never Walk Alone – Gerry & The Pacemakers
- Jealous Of The Angels – Donna Taggart
- Mama – Il Divo
- You Raise Me Up – Westlife
- Time To Say Goodbye – Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
- Ave Maria
- I’ll Walk With God – Mario Lanza
- Simply The Best – Tina Turner
- Dance With My Father – Luther Vandross
- Smile – Nat King Cole
- What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
- To Where You Are – Josh Groban
Popular Hymns
- Abide With Me
- All Things Bright & Beautiful
- Amazing Grace
- Be Still For The Presence Of The Lord
- Be Still My Soul
- Calon Lan
- How Great Thou Art
- Guide Me O’ Thou Great Redeemer
- Great Is Thy Faithfulness
- Love Divine
- On A Hill Far Away (The Old Rugged Cross)
- There Is A Green Hill Far Away
- The Lord’s My Shepherd
- The King Of Love My Shepherd Is
- The Churches One Foundation
- What A Friend We Have In Jesus
