What is the most requested song at funerals?

Here are some of the most popular funeral songs:

  • My Way – Frank Sinatra.
  • Angels – Robbie Williams.
  • The Best – Tina Turner.
  • Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler.
  • Always Look on the Bright Side of Life – Eric Idle (Monty Python’s ‘Life of Brian’)
  • Time to Say Goodbye – Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli.

How do I choose a funeral hymn?

HOW TO CHOOSE FUNERAL MUSIC

  1. Think about the person you are memorializing. Did he or she have favorite songs or a type of music they were particularly fond of?
  2. Decide what type of tone you would like to set.
  3. Ask others for suggestions.
  4. Take a look at the person’s own music library.
  5. Listen to the lyrics carefully.

What is the best gospel song for a funeral?

Gospel Songs to Remember Your Loved One

  • Jesus Promised Me a Home Over There by Jennifer Hudson.
  • Amazing Grace by Soweto Gospel Choir.
  • Swing Low, Sweet Chariot by Eric Clapton.
  • Holy, Holy, Holy by Crystal Lewis.
  • I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe.
  • Abide With Me by King’s College Choir.
  • Trouble of the World by Mahalia Jackson.

How many songs should be played at a funeral?

three to four songs
How many songs will be played? Ideally, three to four songs should be played at a service. A more somber selection usually commences the service. A song that helps tell the story of a loved one’s life is generally played after the eulogy and possibly after a reading.

What’s a good song to play at a funeral?

Best Contemporary Funeral Songs

  1. “Nothing Compares to You” by Sinéad O’Connor.
  2. “My Way” by Frank Sinatra.
  3. “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler.
  4. “Time to Say Goodbye” by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli.
  5. “When I’m Gone” by Joey + Rory.
  6. “Lay Me Down” by Sam Smith.
  7. “My Immortal” by Evanescence.

What’s a good song when someone passes away?

Eric Clapton – Tears in Heaven. Sarah Mclachlan – In The Arms of an Angel. The Beatles – Let It Be. Paul McCartney – Here Today.

What songs are played at funerals?

Popular Funeral Songs

  • “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler.
  • “Hero” by Mariah Carey and Various Artists.
  • “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan.
  • “Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman.
  • “Dance with My Father” by Luther Vandross.
  • “Amazing” by Alex Lloyd.
  • “Memory” by Barbra Streisand.