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.
THAT'S WHAT I LOVE ABOUT SUNDAY
Craig Morgan
The Boxer
Simon & Garfunkel
THE CALL
Regina Spektor
THE FORGOTTEN
Green Day
THE HEART OF THE MATTER
Don Henley
THERE'S A PLACE FOR US
Carrie Underwood
THE VALLEY ROAD
Bruce Hornsby
TICKET TO RIDE
Carpenters
TIRED OF BEING ALONE
Al Green
TOO CLOSE
Alex Clare
TRAVELIN' SOLDIER
The Chicks
TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS
Lauren Daigle
UNDERMINE
Hayden Panettiere and Charles Esten
WE BELIEVE
Steve Green
We're All Alone
Linda Eder
WHAT HURTS THE MOST
Rascal Flatts
WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN
Kenny Chesney
WHY DID I LISTEN TO THAT MAN?
Urinetown (Musical)
WISH THAT YOU WERE HERE
Florence And The Machine
WON'T GO HOME WITHOUT YOU
Maroon 5
WORDS I COULDN'T SAY
Rascal Flatts
YAH MO B THERE
Michael McDonald
YOU AND ME ARE GONE
Jamie Cullum
You and Your Heart
Jack Johnson
You Never Let Go
Jeremy Camp
YOUR NAME
Paul Baloche
YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND
Carole King
ALREADY GONE
Sugarland
ALWAYS
Saliva
A MAN I'LL NEVER BE
Boston
ANOTHER DAY
Paul McCartney
ANY OTHER WORLD
Mika
ARLINGTON
Trace Adkins
Ave Maria
Beyonce
BELLYACHE
Billie Eilish
BETTER IS ONE DAY
Matt Redman
BLEED THE SAME
Mandisa
BLUE LIPS
Regina Spektor
BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS
Green Day
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Neil Sedaka
BREATHE
Melissa Etheridge
BREATHE
Taylor Swift
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
Simon & Garfunkel
CLOSER TO FINE
Indigo Girls
Clown
Emeli Sande
COUNT ON ME
Bruno Mars
CRY
Kelly Clarkson
DIMMING OF THE DAY
Richard Thompson
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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.