When a loved one, family member or friend passes away it is an extremely emotional time and we often look to reflect them and their values through our choice of funeral songs.
Whether it’s a ‘traditional’ funeral, memorial service or celebration of life service, funeral songs are an opportunity to express how we feel about the loved one we have lost.
Nowadays the choices of funeral songs are wide and varied, and people often leave a desire or instruction about the music they would like at their funeral. Whether you opt for traditional funeral music or something from a favourite film, series or rap music; it’s a personal choice and there are no rules. Some funeral songs express the sorrow and pain of loss, whilst other songs may trigger a joyful memory of the person who has passed; celebrating.
You can provide comfort through the choice of funeral music or give a message, such as ‘live life to the fullest’… Which songs would make up the perfect soundtrack for your funeral? It’s a very personal decision and an opportunity to leave your lasting impression…
Here is a list of some of the most popular funeral songs to give you some inspiration:
• My Way – Frank Sinatra
• We’ll Meet Again – Vera Lynn
• You’ll Never Walk Alone – Gerry & The Pacemakers
• Dance with My Father – Luther Vandross
• What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
• Angels – Robbie Williams
• Time to Say Goodbye – Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli
• Make You Feel My Love – Various (Bob Dylan/Billy Joel/Adele)
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Various
• Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton
Choose the music you want at your funeral…
You can plan ahead and make sure your loved ones know what how you would like to be remembered through a My Last Request Subscription.
You can detail the exact music choices you would like at your final farewell to reflect your life and lasting memory. List the songs, artists and even the order you would like; and you can change your choices as often as you like (for free), too!
Funeral song choices are just one of many wishes you can detail with a My Last Request subscription. You can also provide your loved one’s information on flowers, or charitable donations you would like. Who to contact in the event of your death and who you would like to attend?
You can even upload precious photos for a show-reel at your funeral and video messages for loved ones!