You’ll Never Walk Alone has overtaken Frank Sinatra’s My Way as the most-played funeral song, new figures suggest. The version of the song by Gerry and the Pacemakers – long associated with Liverpool Football Club – has been played at an estimated 9,500 funerals in the past year.
Correspondingly, how do I choose a funeral song?
HOW TO CHOOSE FUNERAL MUSIC
- Think about the person you are memorializing. Did he or she have favorite songs or a type of music they were particularly fond of? …
- Decide what type of tone you would like to set. …
- Ask others for suggestions. …
- Take a look at the person’s own music library. …
- Listen to the lyrics carefully.
Also, how many songs do you need for a funeral?
Likewise, people ask, what are good songs for a funeral video?
Popular Funeral Songs
- Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton.
- My Way – Frank Sinatra.
- Calling All Angels – Train.
- Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan.
- Fire and Rain – John Taylor.
- Country Roads – John Denver.
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiw’ole.
- Back Home Again – John Denver.
What are some songs to play at my dad’s funeral?
Funeral songs for Dad
- Thank You for Being My Dad – Jon Barker.
- In the Living Years – Mike & the Mechanics.
- My Father’s Eyes – Eric Clapton.
- Dance With My Father – Luther Vandross.
- Hero – Mariah Carey.
What is a good goodbye song?
51 Best Goodbye Songs (Farewell to Friends and Family)
- “I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLauchlan. …
- “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton. …
- “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John. …
- “Goodbye My Lover” by James Blunt. …
- “Careless Whisper” by George Michael. …
- “If You Leave Me Now” by Chicago. …
- “(Na Na Hey Hey) Kiss Him Goodbye” by The Nylons.
What is a good song to celebrate someone’s life?
11 Modern Funeral Songs That Celebrate Life
- SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW (WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD) by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. …
- SEE YOU AGAIN by Wiz Khalifa (feat. …
- DANCING IN THE SKY by Dani and Lizzie. …
- ANGELS by Robbie Williams. …
- TO WHERE YOU ARE by Josh Groban. …
- I CAN ONLY IMAGINE by MercyMe. …
- YOU’LL BE IN MY HEART by Phil Collins.
What is a good upbeat song for a funeral?
Blessed by Rachael Lampa. Bring Me Sunshine by Morecambe and Wise. Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey. Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin.
What is the most played country song at a funeral?
Our top 30 country funeral songs
- I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton.
- Go Rest High On That Mountain by Vince Gill.
- Hurt by Johnny Cash.
- Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts.
- Just a Closer Walk with Thee by Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson.
- Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle.
- How Can I Help You Say Goodbye by Patty Loveless.
What is the most played song at a black funeral?
Best Black and Southern Gospel Funeral Songs
- “Wholy Holy” by Aretha Franklin. …
- “Walk Around Heaven” by Patti LaBelle. …
- “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” sung by Lauryn Hill and Tanya Blount. …
- “Jesus Promised Me A Home Over There” by Jennifer Hudson. …
- “What A Day That Will Be” by Southern Raised. …
- “My Everything” by Richard Smallwood.
What is the saddest song for a funeral?
Best Sad Funeral Songs
- “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton. …
- “Right Here Waiting for You” by Richard Marx. …
- “We’ll Meet Again” by Vera Lynn. …
- “Pie Jesu” by Celtic Woman. …
- “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd. …
- “How Do I Live?” by LeAnn Rimes. …
- “Unchained Melody” by Righteous Brothers. …
- “Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston.
What song should never be played at a funeral?
List of Worst Songs to Play at a Funeral
- “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen. …
- “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC. …
- “Celebration” by Kool and the Gang. …
- “Stayin’ Alive” by The Bee Gees. …
- “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. …
- “Problem” by Ariana Grande. …
- “Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead” by Glinda and the Munchkins. …
- “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor.