TV themes replace hymns at British funerals

Thursday, 16th April 2009
By Judy West

The Psalmists are losing out to Frank Sinatra at funeral services, new research from one of Britain’s leading funeral directors has revealed.

The most popular funeral anthem continues to be Frank Sinatra’s hit ‘My Way’, but the research from the Co-operative Funeralcare survey also revealed that TV themes are becoming even more popular....
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The Top Ten Funeral Songs

1 My Way - Frank Sinatra/Shirley Bassey
2 Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler/Celine Dion
3 Time To Say Goodbye - Sarah Brightman/Andrea Bocelli
4 Angels - Robbie Williams
5 Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
6 You Raise Me Up - Westlife/Boyzone/Josh Grobin
7 My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
8 I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
9 You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry and the Pacemakers
10 Unforgettable - Nat King Cole