Choosing music for a funeral is a perfect way to express emotion and bring out the personality of your loved one. There are no strict rules when deciding, the main point is remembering them with the most appropriate tribute. Music can be used to set an appropriate ‘tone’ or theme for the service by choosing something traditional or something modern instead.
Hymns are still very popular, along with classical pieces, pop music and TV/Film themes. We will take care of your music requirements in all venues whether this be in church, crematorium or at a graveside. Recorded music is increasingly popular however we also work closely with various musicians such as organists, pipers and singers who will perform live.
We have a wide range of music in our library and will purchase music if necessary to meet your requirements. Please discuss your requirements with our funeral arrangers.
Popular classical pieces for funerals
Nimrod, Elgar
Adagio for Strings
Air on a G String
Ave Maria
A Summer Place
Ballad Pour Adeline
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Cavatina
Claire De Lune
Dances With Wolves Theme
Lark Ascending
Largo – Going Home (Hovis theme)
Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet
Morning – Grieg
Massenet: Thais: Meditation
Nocturne
Time To Say Goodbye
Popular classical pieces for funerals
Albatross – Fleetwood Mac
Bridge Over troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel
Circle Of Life – Elton John
Dancing In The Sky – Dani & Lizzy
Everybody Hurts – REM
Fields of Gold – Sting / Eva Cassidy
Green Green Grass of Home – Tom Jones
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
Jealous Of The Angels – Donna Taggart
My Way – Frank Sinatra
Miss You Nights – Cliff Richard
Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawai’wo
Red Red Wine – UB40
Sailing – Rod Stewart
Smile – Nat King Cole
Supermarket Flowers
Tears In Heaven – Eric Clapton
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
We’ll Meet Again
Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
You Raise Me Up – Westlife
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your options further please give us a call on 01793 239 236 or get in touch.