In a funeral service, music serves as much more than just a break in the speaking; it helps express feelings and shared memories in a time when words can be inadequate, or too painful to articulate.

The choice of music is very personal. It can reflect the feelings of those attending; it can kindle shared memories; it can represent an aspect of the person you have lost.

It is rare for me to have met the person a service is for. Even then, I could never know them anywhere near as well as those they were closest to.

By giving you a starting point for your search, the selection on this page might help you find the most appropriate music.

(Categorised by genre):

Blues:

“The Sky is Crying” by Elmore James.
“The Thrill is Gone” by B. B. King.

Country:

“A Song for Dad” by Keith Urban.
“One More Day With You” by Diamond Rio.

Easy Listening:

"The Rose" by Bette Midler.

Folk

"Awake My Soul" by Mumford & Sons.
"Who Will Sing Me Lullabies" by Kate Rusby.

Hip Hop

"See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth.

Indie:

“Chasing Cars”  by Snow Patrol.
“Iris” by The Goo Goo Dolls.

Jazz:

“‘s Wonderful” by Diana Krall.

Motown:

“Farewell is a Lonely Sound” by Jimmy Ruffi.
“Heaven Must Have Sent You” by The Elgins.

Pop:

“Only the Good Die Young” by Billy Joel.
“Dancing in the Sky” by Dani and Lizzy.
“Your Song” by Elton John.
“Reach for the Stars” by S Club 7.
“Angel” by Sarah McLachlan.
“I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan.
“Nothing Compares to You” by Sinead O'Connor. 
“Calling All Angels” by Train. 

Rap:

“I’ll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy.

Reggae:

“One Love” by Bob Marley.
“Revolution” By Toots and the Maytals.

Rock:

“Hallelujah” by Bon Jovi.​
“Time of your life” by Green Day.
“Dust in the Wind” by Kansas.
“The Living Years” by Mike and the Mechanics.
“Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac.
“Room at the Top” by Tom Petty.
“My Immortal” By Evanescence.

Soul:

“Really Gonna Miss You” by Smokey Robinson.​
​“My Legs are Weak” by Paloma Faith.