Traditionally funeral music has been classical and sombre. These days it’s more usual to choose a song that meant a lot to the deceased, either a favourite song, or something containing lyrics that are meaningful to close family.
We have a selection here of some of the most popular modern music for funerals nowadays.
Below are 10 alternative choices
1 My Way
Frank Sinatra
2 Time to Say Goodbye
Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
3 Wind Beneath My Wings
Bette Midler
4 Over the Rainbow
Eva Cassidy
5 Angels
Robbie Williams
6 In My Life
The Beatles
7 You Raise Me Up
Westlife
8 Time after Time
Cyndi Lauper
9 My Heart Will go On
Celine Dion
10 You’ll Never Walk Alone
Gerry and the Pacemakers
10 Popular Alternative Choices
Sometimes a song can really reflect the humour and personality of the person being celebrated. Here are 10 popular alternative songs that can lift the mood of a funeral and remind everyone of the joy that they shared together.
This is particularly true when the deceased has chosen the song themselves, knowing that their friends and loved ones can join together with them, and smile and laugh one last time.
1 Always Look on the Brightside of Life
Monty Python
2 Cabaret
Liza Minelli
3 Wish Me Luck
Gracie Fields
4 My Way
Sid Vicious
5 They’re Coming to Take Me Away
Napoleon XIV
6 Fame
Irene Cara
7 We Gotta Get Outta This Place
The Animals
8 Going Underground
The Jam
9 Spirit in the Sky
Dr and the Medics
10 Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think)
The Specials
