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.
BRAVE
Nichole Nordeman
BRING THE RAIN
MercyMe
BROKENHEARTED
Kirk Franklin
BROKEN WINGS
Mr. Mister
CALVARY'S LOVE
Larry Hagan
CAROLINE, NO
The Beach Boys
CLEAN
Taylor Swift
CLUB AT THE END OF THE STREET
Elton John
COLD AS YOU
Taylor Swift
CONVERSATIONS WITH MY 13 YEAR OLD SELF
P!nk
Crazy
Gnarls Barkley
CROSS MEDLEY
Steve Green
CUTS LIKE A KNIFE
Bryan Adams
DON'T LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME
Elton John
DOUBLY GOOD TO YOU
Amy Grant
DO YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN
Lee Michaels
EVEN FLOW
Pearl Jam
EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM
Billy Joel
FAKE PLASTIC TREES
Radiohead
FATHER, SPIRIT, JESUS
Casting Crowns
Fearless
Colbie Caillat
FIRST
Lauren Daigle
FIX MY EYES
for KING & COUNTRY
FLY LOVE
Jamie Foxx
FREE LOOP
Daniel Powter
GIVE ME JESUS
Jeremy Camp
Giving Up
Ingrid Michaelson
GOD OF ALL MY DAYS
Casting Crowns
GOING TO CALIFORNIA
Led Zeppelin
GONE
Lianne La Havas
GRIZABELLA: THE GLAMOUR CAT
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Half The World Away
Aurora
HARD TO SAY GOODBYE, MY LOVE
Beyonce Knowles
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Lady A
HEAR ME
Kelly Clarkson
HER DIAMONDS
Rob Thomas
HERE TO LOVE YOU
The Doobie Brothers
HISTORY
One Direction
HOLD US TOGETHER
Matt Maher
Holy
Matt Redman
Home
Michael Buble
HURTS
Emeli Sande
I BELIEVE
Duncan Sheik
I CAN'T MAKE YOU LOVE ME
Bonnie Raitt
I Can't Stop Loving You
Keith Urban
I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU
Conway Twitty
IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY
Sheryl Crow
IF YOU SAY SO
Lea Michele
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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.