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.
LOSING GRIP
Avril Lavigne
LOST BOY
Ruth B
LOST IN THE STARS
Frank Sinatra
LOVE ON THE ROCKS
Neil Diamond
MacARTHUR PARK
Donna Summer
MEANT TO LIVE
Switchfoot
MERCY
Casting Crowns
MISS MISSING YOU
Fall Out Boy
MORE THAN ANYTHING
Natalie Grant
MOVING FORWARD
Israel Houghton
NAKED
Avril Lavigne
NEVER LET GO
David Crowder Band
NIGHTINGALE
Norah Jones
NOBODY KNOWS
Kevin Sharp
NOBODY'S HOME
Avril Lavigne
ONE SWEET DAY
Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men
ONLINE
Brad Paisley
ONLY ONE
Kanye West feat. Paul McCartney
ON THE WAY DOWN
Ryan Cabrera
OPENING UP
Sara Bareilles
OUR TOWN
James Taylor
OVERLOAD
John Legend
PATIENCE
Eddie Murphy
PIANO IN THE DARK
Brenda Russell
PICTURE TO BURN
Taylor Swift
PRAY FOR ME
Michael W. Smith
PURPLE RAIN
Prince
READY, SET, DON'T GO
Billy Ray Cyrus with Miley Cyrus
REMIND ME WHO I AM
Jason Gray
RHYTHM OF THE RAIN
Dan Fogelberg
RUN
George Strait
SAFE
Westlife
SAIL ON
Lionel Richie
SHOTS
Imagine Dragons
SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE
Rainbow
SKYSCRAPER
Demi Lovato
SON OF GOD
Starfield
SPEAK TO ME
Mary Mary
SUMMER BREEZE
Seals & Crofts
Taylor
Jack Johnson
THE COLORING SONG
Petra
THE GAMBLER
Kenny Rogers
THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER
Reba McEntire
THE LAST SONG
Elton John
The Lonely
Christina Perri
THE MYSTERY OF YOUR GIFT
Josh Groban
THE STORM IS OVER NOW
Kirk Franklin
TICKET TO RIDE
The Beatles
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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.