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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BATTLEFIELD

Lea Michele

BeginnerKey G96 BPM
Play

BE ALRIGHT

Justin Bieber

MediumKey Db108 BPM
Play

BEAUTIFUL MESS

Diamond Rio

MediumKey C100 BPM
Play

Because Of You

Kelly Clarkson

MediumKey Db70 BPM
Play

BE NEAR

Shane & Shane

EasyKey D120 BPM
Play

BETTER MAN

Little Big Town

MediumKey Bb144 BPM
Play

BLACK CAT

Janet Jackson

MediumKey E138 BPM
Play

BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD

Rascal Flatts

EasyKey C138 BPM
Play

BUILD ME UP, BUTTERCUP

The Foundations

EasyKey C142 BPM
Play

BYE BYE

Mariah Carey

MediumKey Eb68 BPM
Play

BY YOUR SIDE

Tenth Avenue North

EasyKey G128 BPM
Play

CAN'T LET GO

Anthony Hamilton

MediumKey Bb128 BPM
Play

CENTER

Charlie Hall

MediumKey E104 BPM
Play

CIRCLE OF LIFE

Elton John

MediumKey Eb80 BPM
Play

CLOSER AND CLOSER APART

Mary Chapin Carpenter

MediumKey Bb84 BPM
Play

COME PICK ME UP

Ryan Adams

MediumKey Eb60 BPM
Play

CREEP

Radiohead

EasyKey G90 BPM
Play

DANCING WITH THE ANGELS

Monk & Neagle

MediumKey D78 BPM
Play

DAY DREAM

Karrin Allyson

MediumKey A100 BPM
Play

DISEASE

Matchbox Twenty

EasyKey C120 BPM
Play

DON'T CRY OUT LOUD

Melissa Manchester

MediumKey Eb70 BPM
Play

DON'T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD

Lana Del Rey

EasyKey C82 BPM
Play

DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS

Anika Noni Rose

EasyKey C90 BPM
Play

DUST IN THE WIND

William Joseph

MediumKey F#80 BPM
Play

Endless Hallelujah

Matt Redman

MediumKey Db67 BPM
Play

EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN

Miley Cyrus

MediumKey Eb77 BPM
Play

FALL

Clay Walker

MediumKey C144 BPM
Play

FIX ME, JESUS

Queen Latifah

MediumKey Eb70 BPM
Play

FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS

Bee Gees

MediumKey E100 BPM
Play

FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Hillsong United

EasyKey C69 BPM
Play

GEORGIA ON MY MIND

Ray Charles

MediumKey Bb68 BPM
Play

GOD BLESS US EVERYONE

Andrea Bocelli

MediumKey E126 BPM
Play

GOD OF ALL

Twila Paris

MediumKey E85 BPM
Play

GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE

Billie Holiday

MediumKey Bb80 BPM
Play

GOOD OLD DAYS

Macklemore feat. Kesha

MediumKey Ab122 BPM
Play

HAPPIER

Marshmello & Bastille

EasyKey Bb100 BPM
Play

HAZARD

Richard Marx

MediumKey Eb100 BPM
Play

Heaven Can Wait

Meat Loaf

MediumKey G120 BPM
Play

HERE

Rascal Flatts

MediumKey A150 BPM
Play

HER TOWN TOO

James Taylor with J.D. Souther

MediumKey D100 BPM
Play

HEY JUDE

The Beatles

MediumKey Bb72 BPM
Play

HI-LILI, HI-LO

Gene Vincent

MediumKey Bb120 BPM
Play

HOME

Chris Tomlin

MediumKey E84 BPM
Play

HOW FAR WE'VE COME

Matchbox Twenty

EasyKey C160 BPM
Play

I AM FREE

Jon Egan

MediumKey D138 BPM
Play

I Can't Make You Love Me

Bonnie Raitt

MediumKey Eb90 BPM
Play

I DO NOT HOOK UP

Kelly Clarkson

MediumKey E144 BPM
Play

I Don't Trust Myself

John Mayer

MediumKey A100 BPM
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.