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.

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DYING TO LIVE

Edgar Winter

MediumKey A62 BPM
Play

EMOJI OF A WAVE

John Mayer

EasyKey C74 BPM
Play

EMPTY AND BEAUTIFUL

Matt Maher

MediumKey Db76 BPM
Play

EMPTY GARDEN

Elton John

MediumKey Ab108 BPM
Play

Faded

Alan Walker

MediumKey Ab90 BPM
Play

FLICKER

Niall Horan

MediumKey Ab85 BPM
Play

FORGIVENESS

Sarah McLachlan

MediumKey Eb72 BPM
Play

FOUNTAIN OF SORROW

Jackson Browne

MediumKey Bb127 BPM
Play

GRACELAND

Paul Simon

MediumKey E120 BPM
Play

GREENFIELDS

The Brothers Four

MediumKey F66 BPM
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GREENFIELDS

The Brothers Four

MediumKey F80 BPM
Play

GUIDING LIGHT

Mumford & Sons

EasyKey G100 BPM
Play

HARD HABIT TO BREAK

Chicago

MediumKey F#90 BPM
Play

HAVE A TALK WITH GOD

Stevie Wonder

MediumKey Db80 BPM
Play

HOLD ON

Shawn Mendes

EasyKey D98 BPM
Play

HOMETOWN GLORY

Adele

MediumKey D60 BPM
Play

I AND LOVE AND YOU

The Avett Brothers

MediumKey D69 BPM
Play

I BELIEVE

Christina Perri

MediumKey A74 BPM
Play

I CAN'T STAND THE RAIN

Ann Peebles

MediumKey Eb100 BPM
Play

I DON'T KNOW

Paul McCartney

MediumKey Eb80 BPM
Play

IF I ONLY HAD THE WORDS

Billy Joel

MediumKey A72 BPM
Play

I HOLD ON

Dierks Bentley

MediumKey C120 BPM
Play

I'LL WAIT FOR YOU

Joe Nichols

EasyKey A72 BPM
Play

In Christ Alone

Passion

MediumKey Bb68 BPM
Play

IN COLOR

Jamey Johnson

MediumKey Eb140 BPM
Play

I NEED TO BE IN LOVE

Carpenters

EasyKey A85 BPM
Play

IN HEAVEN'S EYES

Sandi Patty

EasyKey Eb85 BPM
Play

INVISIBLE

Clay Aiken

EasyKey Bb100 BPM
Play

I STILL BELIEVE

Jeremy Camp

MediumKey Ab135 BPM
Play

IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE

Roxette

EasyKey C80 BPM
Play

I'VE BEEN THIS WAY BEFORE

Neil Diamond

MediumKey A87 BPM
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I WILL GO

Steve Green

EasyKey Bb90 BPM
Play

JAR OF HEARTS

Christina Perri

MediumKey Ab75 BPM
Play

KEEP YOUR HEAD UP

Andy Grammer

EasyKey C92 BPM
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KING

Tree63

MediumKey Ab144 BPM
Play

LEAVE A LITTLE ROOM FOR GOD

Neil Diamond

MediumKey E100 BPM
Play

LEFT BEHIND

Duncan Sheik

EasyKey G120 BPM
Play

LE TUE PAROLE

Andrea Bocelli

EasyKey D84 BPM
Play

LIFE OF PRAISE

Casting Crowns

EasyKey D112 BPM
Play

LIFT ME UP

Christina Aguilera

MediumKey E70 BPM
Play

LIKE A WRECKING BALL

Eric Church

EasyKey C68 BPM
Play

LINGER

The Cranberries

MediumKey D110 BPM
Play

LONELY GIRL

P!nk

MediumKey C90 BPM
Play

LUCKY MAN

Montgomery Gentry

MediumKey E140 BPM
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MAMA, I'M COMING HOME

Ozzy Osbourne

MediumKey Ab75 BPM
Play

MENDED

Matthew West

AdvancedKey Eb144 BPM
Play

MERCY, MERCY ME

Michael McDonald

MediumKey E182 BPM
Play

Motherland

Natalie Merchant

MediumKey Bb99 BPM
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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.