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.
HAVE IT ALL
Jason Mraz
I BELIEVE
Michael McDonald
I CARE
Beyoncé
I'LL NEVER LOVE THIS WAY AGAIN
Dionne Warwick
I NEED A MIRACLE
Third Day
I WORSHIP YOU
Mary Mary
LEARNING TO BE SILENT
Dean Pitchford
LIGHT THE FIRE WITHIN
LeAnn Rimes
LOVESICK
David Yazbek
My Stupid Mouth
John Mayer
No Such Thing
John Mayer
O COME
Israel Houghton
PET SOUNDS
The Beach Boys
PRODIGAL
Casting Crowns
REMIND ME
Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood
SAY GOODBYE
Chris Brown
SHE'S GONE
Hall & Oates
SILVER AND GOLD
Kirk Franklin
STUCK
Stacie Orrico
Take My Life
Chris Tomlin
THE CHRISTMAS HOPE
Newsong
THE REMEDY
Jason Mraz
THROWING IT ALL AWAY
Genesis
TIME
Ne-Yo
TROUBLES
Alicia Keys
UNDERNEATH
Jessica Simpson
UNFAITHFUL
Rihanna
Vultures
John Mayer
WALKIN' BLUES
Robert Johnson
WE FIND LOVE
Daniel Caesar
WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE
Bon Jovi
WHY HAVE YOU LEFT THE ONE
Crystal Gayle
WITHOUT ME
Halsey
ALGO MÁS
Natalia Jimenez Sarmiento
ALL BY MYSELF
Il Divo
BAD RELIGION
Frank Ocean
Better Than I
John Bucchino
Bigger Than My Body
John Mayer
BURN
Usher
CALL OUT MY NAME
The Weeknd
CANDLE IN THE WIND
Elton John
CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU
Phil Collins
CARELESS WHISPER
George Michael
CHANGE
Charlie Puth featuring James Taylor
Changes
David Bowie
COME ON GET HIGHER
Matt Nathanson
Come Out of the Dumpster
Matthew Sklar
Come Round Soon
Sara Bareilles
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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.