Funeral & Memorial Piano Songs — Pieces for Services
3,546 songs — When you're planning a memorial service or funeral, the right music carries weight. This collection holds peaceful, sad, and melancholic pieces appropriate for services — both hymns and modern pieces. Filter by difficulty if a family member will play, or note pieces for a hired pianist.
Mandolin Rain
Bruce Hornsby
MOBILE
Avril Lavigne
Morningside
Sara Bareilles
MOVE ALONG
The All-American Rejects
MUSICA
Il Divo
NOTHING
The Script
NOW OR NEVER
Josh Groban
ONLY HOPE
Mandy Moore
PLANT LIFE
Owl City
REMEMBER
Harry Nilsson
RIVER
Josh Groban
ROUND HERE
Counting Crows
START OVER
Beyoncé
THAT'D BE ALRIGHT
Alan Jackson
The Girl in 14G
Kristin Chenoweth
THESE WORDS
Natasha Bedingfield
THE STRANGER
Billy Joel
THE WAY THAT I LOVE YOU
Ashanti
THIS TRAIN DON'T STOP THERE ANYMORE
Elton John
TOMORROW
Avril Lavigne
Traffic in the Sky
Jack Johnson
WE DON'T TALK ANYMORE
Charlie Puth feat. Selena Gomez
WHAT'S UP
4 Non Blondes
WHERE IS YOUR HEART
Kelly Clarkson
You Are Not Alone
Michael Jackson
ADIA
Sarah McLachlan
ALLA LUCE DEL SOLE
Josh Groban
ALL AT SEA
Jamie Cullum
ALONE
Bee Gees
AM I WRONG
Nico & Vinz
ANSWERED PRAYER
Anthony Little
BABYLON
David Gray
BEHIND THESE HAZEL EYES
Kelly Clarkson
BELIEVE
Josh Groban
Bella Luna
Jason Mraz
BIRDS
Imagine Dragons
BLUE
Beyoncé
BOY FALLS FROM THE SKY
Bono & The Edge
BREAK UP IN A SMALL TOWN
Sam Hunt
BROKENHEARTED GIRL
Beyonce
CALL HIS NAME JESUS
Phillips, Craig & Dean
Capri
Colbie Caillat
CARRY YOU TO JESUS
Steven Curtis Chapman
CHEATIN'
Sara Evans
COLD
Maroon 5
COME JOIN THE MURDER
White Buffalo and The Forest Rangers
CRASH AND BURN
Thomas Rhett
DUST BOWL DANCE
Mumford & Sons
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the most-played funeral piano song?
- "Amazing Grace," "Ave Maria" (Schubert), "How Great Thou Art," and "Hallelujah" (Cohen) are the four most-requested. "Time to Say Goodbye" and "Tears in Heaven" are common modern choices.
- Should I play hymns or modern songs?
- Both are appropriate. Many services mix one or two traditional hymns (familiar to older relatives) with one modern piece that meant something to the deceased. Coordinate with the family beforehand.
- Can a beginner play these confidently?
- Yes for many — "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" use simple chord patterns. Filter by Easy difficulty. Allow 2-3 weeks of practice for a piece you'll perform under emotional pressure.
- How long should the music last during the service?
- Typically 3-5 minutes for processional/recessional, 2-3 minutes for individual reflective moments. One song per moment is standard — don't over-program.