When you attend a funeral, one of the experiences you will have is the music. It plays a comforting role, whether it’s in the background, during the service, or through the songs you might sing.
Over the years, a variety of songs have been chosen as a final tribute for our loved ones. However, some of them have become more popular and requested more frequently than others.
Here is a selection of some of the most requested funeral songs. These familiar tunes might even give you an idea for future services:
1. Frank Sinatra – My Way
2. Bob Dylan – Knocking on Heaven’s Door
3. Celine Dion – My Heart Will Go On
4. Elton John – Candle in the Wind
5. John Lennon – Imagine
6. Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You
7. Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water
8. The Pretenders – I’ll Stand By You
9. Eric Clapton – Tears in Heaven
10. Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time
11. Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth – See You Again
12. Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men – One Sweet Day
13. The Beatles – Let It Be
14. Stevie Wonder – Knocks Me Off My Feet
15. Ed Sheeran – Supermarket Flowers
16. Sarah McLachlan – Angel
17. Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman – Time To Say Goodbye
18. Michael Jackson – You Are Not Alone
19. Gerry and the Pacemakers – You’ll Never Walk Alone
20. Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven
21. Puff Daddy and Faith Evans – I’ll Be Missing You
22. Jeff Buckley – Hallelujah
23. What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
24. Sinéad O’Connor – Nothing Compares 2 U
25. Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole – Somewhere Over the Rainbow
26. AC/DC – Highway to Hell
27. The Calling – Wherever You Will Go
28. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
29. Sting – Fields of Gold
30. Pearl Jam – Last Kiss
31. Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the Sky
32. The Police – Every Breath You Take
33. Beyoncé – Halo
34. Bette Midler – The Rose
35. The Smiths – Asleep
36. Billie Holiday – I’ll Be Seeing You
37. Mariah Carey – Hero
38. Lynyrd Skynyrd – Free Bird
39. Garth Brooks – The Dance
40. Nat King Cole – Smile
Frank Sinatra – My Way
This timeless classic by Frank Sinatra is often chosen for its powerful message and heartfelt lyrics, celebrating a life well-lived and the choices one made along the way.
Bob Dylan – Knocking on Heaven’s Door
Bob Dylan’s poignant song provides a reflective and soulful backdrop, making it a fitting choice for those who want to evoke deep emotions and memories.
