The twenty best funeral songs for men and women
A list of funeral directors:
In times past, funeral music probably consisted of the traditional funeral march and a couple of selected hymns. In most cases, the service was held in a church. These days, funeral music has been dramatically modernized with more and more people leaving the church for a more informal chapel service. A celebration of the person’s life is accepted in place of the old Bible readings.
Music at a funeral is an important part of the ceremony and most services contain 3-4 songs. The songs often reflect what you have shared with a loved one. I’ve put together this top twenty list from my first-hand experience as a funeral director. These songs were the most requested songs during my 15 years serving families in Australia during their time of loss.
It is interesting to note who the most popular artists are.
Top ten funeral songs for men
twenty. Looking Forward, Looking Back – Slim Dusty
19. Amazing Grace – Harry Secombe
18. Yesterday – The Beatles
17. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
sixteen. Bridge Over Troubled Waters – Simon and Garfunkel
fifteen. Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
14. Green, Green Grass Of Home – Tom Jones
13. Danny Boy – Foster and Allen
12. Always on my mind – Elvis Presley
eleven. Hero – Mariah Carey
10. On the road again – Willie Nelson
9. True Blue – John Williamson
8. Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
7. You Raise Me – Josh Groban
6. We will meet again – Vera Lyn
5. He’s not heavy, he’s my brother – The Hollies
Four. What a wonderful world – Louis Armstrong
3. You will never walk alone: Gerry and the pacemakers
two. Time to Say Goodbye – Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman
1. My Way – Frank Sinatra
Top ten funeral songs for women
twenty. Goodbye my friend – Linda Ronstadt
19. Angels – Robbie Williams
18. Maggie – Foster and Allen
17. Prayer – Anthony Callea
sixteen. Hail Mary – Celine Dion
fifteen. Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland
14. From a distance – Bette Midler
13. In the Arms of an Angel – Sara McLachlan
12. Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
eleven. Time to Say Goodbye – Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman
10. Goodbye is the saddest word – Celine Dion
9. Candle in the Wind – Elton John
8. Amazing Grace – Leann Rhimes
7. My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
6. The Rose – Bette Midler
5. I will always love you – Whitney Houston
Four. Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
3. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
two. We will meet again – Vera Lyn
1. Unforgettable – Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole