3,525 funeral & memorial songs

Funeral & Memorial Piano Songs — Pieces for Services

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.

C
WE BELONG TOGETHER
Mariah Carey
Advanced C · ♩=80· 6 chords
Play
C
WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES
The Doobie Brothers
Medium C · ♩=120· 19 chords
Play
D
What Love Is This
Kari Jobe
Medium Db · ♩=62· 7 chords
Play
B
WHAT'S LEFT OF ME
Nick Lachey
Easy Bb · ♩=76· 17 chords
Play
A
Who You Are
Jessie J
Medium A · ♩=130· 8 chords
Play
B
YOU'RE NOT THERE
Lukas Graham
Easy Bb · ♩=90· 7 chords
Play
E
YOUR GREAT NAME
Natalie Grant
Medium Eb · ♩=72· 11 chords
Play
D
YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELIN'
Hall & Oates
Medium D · ♩=90· 9 chords
Play
C
YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELIN'
Elvis Presley
Medium C · ♩=95· 9 chords
Play
A
50 WAYS TO SAY GOODBYE
Train
Advanced Ab · ♩=140· 18 chords
Play
G
ALL ABOUT LOVIN' YOU
Bon Jovi
Easy G · ♩=80· 15 chords
Play
E
ALL THINGS MUST PASS
George Harrison
Medium E · ♩=54· 5 chords
Play
E
ANGELS FROM MONTGOMERY
Bonnie Raitt
Medium E · ♩=130· 8 chords
Play
C
ANYTIME YOU NEED A FRIEND
Mariah Carey
Easy C · ♩=100· 17 chords
Play
F
ATLAS
Coldplay
Medium F# · ♩=140· 15 chords
Play
B
AUTOMATIC
Miranda Lambert
Medium Bb · ♩=100· 6 chords
Play
A
BABY COME BACK
Player
Medium Ab · ♩=90· 11 chords
Play
A
BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT
Frankie Avalon
Medium Ab · ♩=90· 26 chords
Play
E
BELIEVE IN LIFE
Eric Clapton
Medium E · ♩=100· 28 chords
Play
B
BETTER IN TIME
Leona Lewis
Medium Bb · ♩=82· 6 chords
Play
D
BLUE OCEAN FLOOR
Justin Timberlake
Medium D · ♩=91· 12 chords
Play
G
BORN AGAIN
Third Day featuring Lacey Mosley
Medium G · ♩=75· 7 chords
Play
D
BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN
Miley Cyrus
Medium Db · ♩=78· 5 chords
Play
D
CLEOPATRA
The Lumineers
Medium Db · ♩=150· 5 chords
Play
D
Come Back Down
Lifehouse
Medium D · ♩=100· 7 chords
Play
C
COME TO THE TABLE
Sidewalk Prophets
Easy C · ♩=80· 7 chords
Play
A
COMING HOME
Gwyneth Paltrow
Medium A · ♩=68· 15 chords
Play
G
CRY PRETTY
Carrie Underwood
Medium G · ♩=72· 6 chords
Play
E
CRY TO ME
Professor Longhair
Easy Eb · ♩=100· 5 chords
Play
D
DEVOTION
Newsboys
Medium Db · ♩=120· 7 chords
Play
E
DON'T BLINK
Kenny Chesney
Medium E · ♩=150· 5 chords
Play
C
DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU'RE GOING TO?
Diana Ross
Easy Cb · ♩=70· 30 chords
Play
C
DRINK IN MY HAND
Eric Church
Medium C · ♩=112· 4 chords
Play
C
EVERYWHERE
Michelle Branch
Medium C · ♩=95· 8 chords
Play
A
FALLEN ANGEL
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Medium A · ♩=67· 7 chords
Play
C
GOD AND GOD ALONE
Steve Green
Medium C · ♩=80· 26 chords
Play
C
GOD AND GOD ALONE
Steve Green
Easy C · ♩=66· 30 chords
Play
G
GRENADE
Bruno Mars
Medium G · ♩=112· 10 chords
Play
C
GUILTY
Bee Gees
Medium C · ♩=88· 13 chords
Play
C
GYPSY
Lady Gaga
Medium C · ♩=134· 9 chords
Play
A
HAPPILY
One Direction
Easy A · ♩=116· 6 chords
Play
E
HAPPY NOW
Zedd & Elley Duhé
Medium E · ♩=80· 6 chords
Play
B
HAUNTED
Taylor Swift
Medium Bb · ♩=80· 6 chords
Play
G
Here for You
Chris Tomlin
Advanced Gb · ♩=85· 6 chords
Play
B
Hold Back The River
James Bay
Easy Bb · ♩=70· 8 chords
Play
G
HOMESICK
Dua Lipa feat. Chris Martin
Easy G · ♩=65· 14 chords
Play
C
HOW LONG
Eagles
Medium C · ♩=138· 13 chords
Play
E
How Will I Know?
Maury Yeston
Medium Eb · ♩=105· 45 chords
Play

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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.