Music & Tributes

Music and photo tributes can bring a deeply personal touch to a funeral service, helping to celebrate the life, personality and memories of someone special.

A meaningful song can evoke treasured moments and emotions, while a collection of photographs can tell the story of a life through the people, places and experiences that mattered most. Together, these tributes create an opportunity for family and friends to reflect, remember and feel connected as they say farewell.

Photographic Tributes

A photo tribute is a beautiful way to reflect on the life of your loved one and share some of the memories that made them so special. You can choose any photographs that are meaningful to you and your family, from treasured family moments and important milestones to holidays, celebrations and simple everyday memories.

These images can be accompanied by music your loved one enjoyed, whether it’s a favourite song, artist or a piece that holds special meaning. Together, the photos and music create a deeply personal tribute that tells their story, celebrates the life they lived and gives family and friends a meaningful opportunity to remember.

Choosing Music for a Funeral Service

Music can be a powerful and meaningful part of a funeral service, helping to express emotions, bring back treasured memories and reflect the personality of your loved one. You can choose any music that feels right for them, whether it’s a favourite song, a much-loved artist, a traditional piece or something that holds a special memory for family and friends.

There are no right or wrong choices – the most meaningful music is often simply the music they loved. Carefully chosen songs can help make the service feel personal and provide moments for everyone to reflect, remember and celebrate their life.

Check out the list below for some ideas from popular (and unique!) funeral songs.

Classic & Traditional Funeral Songs

  • Amazing Grace Various Artists
  • Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
  • You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
  • Time To Say Goodbye – Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
  • How Great Thou Art – Various Artists
  • Ave Maria – Various Artists
  • Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley
  • The Prayer – Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli
  • What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
  • You’ll Never Walk Alone – Gerry & The Pacemakers
  • Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
  • We’ll Meet Again – Vera Lynn
  • My Way – Frank Sinatra
  • The Dance – Garth Brooks

Modern & Unique Funeral Songs

See You Again Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth
Supermarket Flowers – Ed Sheeran
When I Get Where I’m Going – Brad Paisley & Dolly Parton
Memories – Maroon 5
Wake Me Up When September Ends – Green Day
Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life – Monty Python
Angels – Robbie Williams
Take Me Home Country Roads – John Denver
Spirit In The Sky – Norman Greenbaum
Things That We Drink To – Morgan Evans
Dancing In The Sky – Danni & Lizzy
I Was Here Beyonce

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