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.
EVERY SEASON
Nichole Nordeman
FATHER'S EYES
Amy Grant
GREEN PASTURES
Emmylou Harris
HARD TO LOVE
Lee Brice
HATE TO SEE YOUR HEART BREAK
Paramore
HEADING FOR THE LIGHT
The Traveling Wilburys
He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
The Hollies
HEALER
Kari Jobe
HEAR MY CALL
Jill Scott
HE WILL CARRY YOU
Scott Wesley Brown
HEY YOU
Pink Floyd
HIDDEN AWAY
Josh Groban
I DON'T WANT TO
Elvis Presley
IF I WALK AWAY
Josh Groban
I'LL BE YOUR MAN
James Blunt
I NEVER KNEW HIS NAME
Brooklyn The Musical
IRIDESCENT
Linkin Park
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
Ronan Tynan
It Don't Have to Change
John Legend
IT MIGHT AS WELL RAIN UNTIL SEPTEMBER
Carole King
IT'S BEEN AWHILE
Staind
IT'S FOUR IN THE MORNING
Faron Young
I WILL REMEMBER YOU
Sarah McLachlan
I WILL RISE
Chris Tomlin
JUDY
Elvis Presley
Killing Me Softly With His Song
Roberta Flack
KNOWN
Tauren Wells
LAY DOWN
Melanie
LEANING ON THE EVERLASTING ARMS/ 'TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS
David Crowder Band
LET IT DOWN
George Harrison
MAGGIE MAY
Rod Stewart
MAGGIE MAY
Rod Stewart
MIDNIGHT BLUE
Melissa Manchester
MO' MONEY MO' PROBLEMS
The Notorious B.I.G.
MULL OF KINTYRE
Paul McCartney & Wings
NEARER MY GOD TO THEE
Kierra Sheard
NONE BUT JESUS
Christy Nockels
NOW COMES THE NIGHT
Rob Thomas
O HOLY NIGHT
Glee Cast
ON AND ON
Stephen Bishop
ONCE BITTEN TWICE SHY
Ian Hunter
One Day I'll Fly Away
Nicole Kidman
PERFECT DAY
Lou Reed
PRAY
Darlene Zschech
PROBABLY WOULDN'T BE THIS WAY
LeAnn Rimes
PUT YOUR DREAMS AWAY
Frank Sinatra
ROBOT BOY
Linkin Park
SAVIOR'S SHADOW
Blake Shelton
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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.