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.
A LITTLE BIT LONGER
Jonas Brothers
ALL BY MYSELF
Celine Dion
ALL THAT SHE WANTS
Ace Of Base
ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY)
Gilbert O'Sullivan
ALWAYS
Bon Jovi
AMSTERDAM
Imagine Dragons
And When I Die
Laura Nyro
AND WHEN I DIE
Blood, Sweat & Tears
ASHES
Celine Dion
BEAUTIFUL GOODBYE
Maroon 5
BECAUSE OF YOU
Kelly Clarkson
BLUE AIN'T YOUR COLOR
Keith Urban
BROKEN THINGS
Matthew West
BY THE GRACE OF GOD
Katy Perry
CALLING OCCUPANTS
Carpenters
CAN'T HELP BUT WAIT
Trey Songz
CHRISTMAS
Lady A
CRY FOR ME
Frankie Valli
CRY ME A RIVER
Justin Timberlake
DO I
Luke Bryan
DON'T KNOW WHY I LOVE YOU
Stevie Wonder
DOWN
Marian Hill
EVERYTIME YOU GO AWAY
Paul Young
FAKE LOVE
Drake
FALL ON ME
Andrea Bocelli & Matteo Bocelli
FAVORITE SONG OF ALL
Phillips, Craig & Dean
GOD REST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN
Glee Cast
GO LIGHT YOUR WORLD
Kathy Troccoli
HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS
Rod Stewart
HAPPIER
Ed Sheeran
HEAL THE WORLD
Michael Jackson
Hello, It's Me
Todd Rundgren
HERE COMES GOODBYE
Rascal Flatts
HOLE HEARTED
Extreme
I BELIEVE
Blessid Union Of Souls
ICE BOX
Omarion
I DRIVE YOUR TRUCK
Lee Brice
IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME
Cher
IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN
Reba McEntire
IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW
Truth
I HATE MYSELF FOR LOSING YOU
Kelly Clarkson
I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE
Taylor Swift
I'LL NEVER LOVE AGAIN
Lady Gaga
I MISS YOU
Clean Bandit ft. Julia Michaels
I'M OK
Christina Aguilera
I STILL CAN SEE YOUR FACE
Barbara Streisand
IT'S ABOUT TIME
Jamie Cullum
I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU
Michael W. Smith
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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.