Popular funeral songs to ensure a perfect send-off

Choosing the right music for a funeral is very important. It's always good to pick pieces that fit with the mood you want to set for saying farewell to your loved one. Listed below are some popular song choices from the all-time favourites to classical music and hymns.

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All-Time Favourites

• My Way – Frank Sinatra/Shirley Bassey
• Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler/Celine Dion
• Time to Say Goodbye – Sarah Brightman/Andrea Bocelli
• Angels – Robbie Williams
• Over the Rainbow – Eva Cassidy

Comforting Funeral Songs

• We’ll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
• I’ll See You Again – Westlife
• You Are Not Alone – Michael Jackson
• Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton
• Right Here Waiting – Richard Marx

Sad Funeral Songs

• I’ll See You Again – Westlife
• Over the Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
• Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
• Nothing Compares to You - Sinead O’Connor
• Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd

Cheerful Funeral Songs

• Always Look on the Bright Side of Life – Monty Python
• Bring Me Sunshine – Morecambe and Wise
• Don’t Worry. Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
• What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
• You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder

Classical Funeral Music

• Ave Maria – Schubert
• Nessum Dorma – Puccini
• Amazing Grace – Various artists
• Pie Jesu – Faure
• Song for Athene – Sir John Tavener

Popular Funeral Hymns

• Abide With Me
• Be Thou My Vision
• The Old Rugged Cross
• The Lord’s My Shepherd
• Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer

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Songs to say goodbye to a parent or friend

A song at a funeral is a lovely way to pay tribute to a dearly loved parent or friend. You’ll know when you’ve found the perfect funeral song because it will touch you and instantly remind you of them.

Songs for a Father

• Thank You for Being My Dad - Jon Barker
• In the Living Years - Mike & the Mechanics
• My Father’s Eyes - Eric Clapton
• Dance With My Father – Luther Vandross
• Hero – Mariah Carey

Songs for a friend

• Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds
• Stand By Me – Ben E King
• Smile – Nat King Cole
• You’ll Never Walk Alone – Gerry and the Pacemakers
• Perfect Day – Lou Reed

Songs for a Mother

• Like a River - Carly Simon
• You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
• Supermarket Flowers - Ed Sheeran
• Goodbye’s the Saddest Word - Celine Dion
• One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men

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