Music to play at a funeral

Choosing which music to play at a funeral can be difficult. At Rosetown, we aim to make funeral services as personal and special as possible. That’s why we encourage you to think about what your loved one might want. Would they prefer a more traditional or contemporary funeral service? Would they like hymns or religious songs at their funeral? Did they have an all-time favourite song or artist? Would they prefer songs that are more light-hearted or fun?

A funeral service should really reflect the heart and soul of a person, so the music choice is very important. Ask yourself these questions and hopefully the choice will become clear. If not, we have put together this list of popular funeral music choices as a guide.

Religious Funeral Songs

1. Amazing Grace – Leann Rimes (YouTube/Spotify)

2. How Great Thou Art – Shane & Shane (YouTube/Spotify)

3. Great Is Thy Faithfulness – Chris Rice (YouTube/Spotify)

4. Jesus Promised Me A Home Over There – Jennifer Hudson (YouTube/Spotify)

5. When I Get Where I’m Going – Brad Paisley (YouTube/Spotify)

6. Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton (YouTube/Spotify)

Classic Funeral Songs

1. Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole (YouTube/Spotify)

2. Angels – Robbie Williams (YouTube/Spotify)

3. What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong (YouTube/Spotify)

4. Yesterday – The Beatles (YouTube/Spotify)

5. Forever Young – Rod Stewart (YouTube/Spotify)

6. Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin (YouTube/Spotify)

Popular Modern Songs

1. See You Again – Wiz Khalifa (YouTube/Spotify)

2. Joanne – Lady Gaga (YouTube/Spotify)

3. Supermarket Flowers – Ed Sheeran (YouTube/Spotify)

4. Purple – Six60 (YouTube/Spotify)

5. Raindrops – Ariana Grande (YouTube/Spotify)

6. Halo – Beyonce (YouTube/Spotify)

Uplifting Funeral Songs

1. I’ve Had the Time of my Life – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes (YouTube/Spotify)

2. Drops of Jupiter – Train (YouTube/Spotify)

3. Three Little Birds (Don’t Worry About a Thing) – Bob Marley and The Wailers (YouTube/Spotify)

4. My Way – Frank Sinatra (YouTube/Spotify)

5. Let It Be – The Beatles (YouTube/Spotify)

6. Home – Philip Philips (YouTube/Spotify)

We hope this list of popular funeral songs can inspire you to choose the most fitting music for the service. Remember, funerals can be much more meaningful if the music has some kind of connection to person you are honouring. The options really are endless, so get thinking! If you would like more suggestions, our dedicated and friendly funeral celebrants are here to support you if you need some further guidance.