Music is an important and uplifting part of the funeral service. Today’s more casual environment, together with the particular circumstances surrounding a death, means that almost any music is appropriate. Bagpipes or a clarinet solo can be particularly moving.

Here is a selection of music and hymns that have been incorporated into funerals I have recently officiated at:

• "Time to Say Goodbye" – Sarah Brightman
• "My Way" – Frank Sinatra
• "My Heart Will Go On" – Celine Dion
• "We’ll Meet Again" – Vera Lyn
• "Unforgettable" – Nat King Cole
• "Wind Beneath My Wings" – Bette Midler
• "Memories" – Barbara Streisand
• "I Am Sailing" – Rod Stewart
• "Candle in the Wind" – Elton John
• "Tears in Heaven" – Eric Clapton
• "How Great Thou Art": - Howard Morrison
  
  
• Pachelbel’s "Canon in D" as well as several of the immortal classics
  
  
• The Lord’s My Shepherd
• Amazing Grace
• Abide With Me
• All Things Bright & Beautiful
• The Old Rugged Cross
• Morning Has Broken
• Jerusalem – "And did those Feet in Ancient Time"
• I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing
• Praise My Soul the King of Heaven
• Rock of Ages Cleft for Me
• Now is the Hour