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.
Jolene
Zac Brown Band
JUST A DREAM
Nelly
JUST BREATHE
Pearl Jam
MAKE IT TO ME
Sam Smith
MANDOLIN RAIN
Bruce Hornsby
ME AND TENNESSEE
Gwyneth Paltrow
MOVING ON AND GETTING OVER
John Mayer
NEON MOON
Brooks & Dunn
NEVER BE THE SAME
Camila Cabello
NOBODY
Casting Crowns
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
David Crowder Band
OFFERING
Third Day
ONE FLIGHT DOWN
Norah Jones
ONE MORE TRY
George Michael
ONE STEP AT A TIME
Jordin Sparks
ONLY YESTERDAY
Carpenters
Oxygen
Colbie Caillat
PLACE IN THIS WORLD
Michael W. Smith
RAMBLIN' ON MY MIND
Robert Johnson
REFLECTION
Christina Aguilera
REMEMBER THE MAGIC
Brian McKnight
SAD CAFE
Eagles
SAY SOMETHING
Justin Timberlake
SKYLINE PIGEON
Elton John
SLEDGEHAMMER
Rihanna
SOBER
P!nk
SOFT PLACE TO LAND
Sara Bareilles
SOMEWHERE OUT THERE
Our Lady Peace
STAINED GLASS MASQUERADE
Casting Crowns
STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Simon & Garfunkel
STRONG TOWER
Kutless
SUGAR
Maroon 5
SWEET MUSIC MAN
Kenny Rogers
THE A TEAM
Ed Sheeran
THE GIFT
Jim Brickman
THE LORD IS MY LIGHT
Andrae Crouch
THE REASON
Hoobastank
THE SOUND OF SILENCE
Pentatonix
THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE IS
Kelly Clarkson
THIS LOVE
Taylor Swift
TODAY IS THE DAY
Lincoln Brewster
TWO BIRDS
Regina Spektor
WALK AWAY
High School Musical 3 Cast
WE ARE THE WORLD
USA For Africa
WHERE DO BROKEN HEARTS GO
Whitney Houston
WHERE IT'S AT
Beck
WHEREVER I GO
One Republic
WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T GO HOME
Bon Jovi with Jennifer Nettles
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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.