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.
IF YOU WANT ME TO
Ginny Owens
I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Casting Crowns
I JUST WASN'T MADE FOR THESE TIMES
The Beach Boys
I MISS MY FRIEND
Darryl Worley
IN GOD WE STILL TRUST
Diamond Rio
In Repair
John Mayer
INTO THE MYSTIC
Van Morrison
ISN'T IT A PITY
George Harrison
I WISH IT WOULD RAIN
Phil Collins
I WONDER
Kellie Pickler
KENTUCKY RAIN
Elvis Presley
LA CAMISA NEGRA
Juanes
LADY DOWN ON LOVE
Alabama
LANDSLIDE
Fleetwood Mac
LEAN ON ME
Bill Withers
LEAVE OUT ALL THE REST
Linkin Park
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE
Bethany Dillon
LITTLE WING
Jimi Hendrix
LIVING PRAYER
Ron Block
LOOKING FOR YOU
Kirk Franklin
LOST WITHOUT YOU
Freya Ridings
Love Song for No One
John Mayer
MAYBERRY
Rascal Flatts
MERCY, MERCY ME
Marvin Gaye
MINUTE BY MINUTE
The Doobie Brothers
MRS. ROBINSON
Simon & Garfunkel
MY DEAR COUNTRY
Norah Jones
NEVER GROW UP
Taylor Swift
NEW DIVIDE
Linkin Park
NINETEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE
Paul McCartney
NOT GON' CRY
Mary J. Blige
NOT TOO LATE
Norah Jones
OLD LOVE
Eric Clapton
ONE
Harry Nilsson
ONE LITTLE SLIP
Barenaked Ladies
OUR HOUSE
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
OVER MY HEAD
The Fray
OVER YOU
Miranda Lambert
PAYPHONE
Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa
PERFECTLY WRONG
Shawn Mendes
PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME LOVE YOU
Don Black
REACH OUT AND TOUCH
Diana Ross
ROCKET MAN
Elton John
ROSES
Shawn Mendes
ROSIE'S LULLABY
Norah Jones
SAVE MYSELF
Ed Sheeran
SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD
Eagles
SHAKEY GROUND
The Temptations
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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.