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.
BEHIND THE CLOUDS
Brad Paisley
BE STILL AND KNOW
Steven Curtis Chapman
BITTER SWEET SYMPHONY
The Verve
CECILIA
Simon & Garfunkel
CHIQUITITA
ABBA
CIRCLE OF LOVE
Jennifer Nettles
CONCRETE ANGEL
Martina McBride
CONSTANT CRAVING
k.d. lang
DEAD WRONG
The Fray
DOCTOR, MY EYES
Jackson Browne
DON'T LET IT END
Styx
EMBRACE THE CROSS
Steve Green
EMMANUEL, GOD WITH US
Amy Grant
EMPTY ME
Jeremy Camp
EV'RY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE
Cole Porter
FATHER AND SON
Cat Stevens
FISHIN' IN THE DARK
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
FOREVER YOUNG
Rod Stewart
FORREST GUMP
Frank Ocean
FREE RIDE
Edgar Winter Group
FRIEND OF GOD
Phillips, Craig & Dean
FRIENDS
Elton John
FROM THE DINING TABLE
Harry Styles
God's Great Dance Floor
Chris Tomlin
HEAVEN'S HERE ON EARTH
Tracy Chapman
I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Steven Curtis Chapman
I LEFT MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO
Tony Bennett
I'LL CRY INSTEAD
The Beatles
I'LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN
Bacharach & David
IN MY ROOM
The Beach Boys
IN THE LIGHT
The Lumineers
I REMEMBER HER
Ingrid Michaelson
IS THAT ALRIGHT?
Lady Gaga
IT IS NO SECRET
Elvis Presley
I WANNA GO BACK
Eddie Money
I WANT LOVE
Elton John
I WILL REMEMBER YOU
Amy Grant
LANTERNS
Birds Of Tokyo
LAST KISS
J. Frank Wilson
LET HER GO
Passenger
LINES ON MY FACE
Peter Frampton
LONELY TEARDROPS
Jackie Wilson
LOOKING UP
Elton John
LOVE'S IN NEED OF LOVE TODAY
Stevie Wonder
LUKA
Suzanne Vega
MAMA WHO BORE ME
Duncan Sheik
MANSION BUILDER
2nd Chapter Of Acts
MORE THAN AMAZING
Lincoln Brewster
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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.