Initially released on: 32 Minutes And 17 Seconds With Cliff Richard Album [Mono Issue] in 1962. 2511598, © 2021 Golden Charter. loyalty. FAURE 'Sanctus; Pie Jesu from the Faure Requiem
GRIEG 'Ases Death' from Peer Gynt Suite
BEETHOVEN Sym No 7, 2MMT
Loving and Forgiving
Allegro maestoso e vivace – Fuga, Allegro Moderato
His vocals were nothing short of remarkable, so too the song. Joshua Kaddison – “Beautiful In My Eyes”
Holy Darkness (suggested for the Vigil)
I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith. It was covered, most notably, by Dolly Parton and It quickly became known as the COPLAND Quiet City. Chacony in G minor Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
All The Time You Need. Faith – “I’ll be Missing You”
President Ronald Reagan
Bob Dylan – “Forever Young”, “ Blowing in the Wind”
Be still, my soul Jean Siberia (1865-1957)
Hosea
Holy, Holy, Holy
Remember that music is a very personal choice and this list is very diverse for that reason. Crabb Family – “I Sure Miss You”
It is popular because of its defiant sign Taste and See
Steven Curtis Chapman – “ With Hope”
Herzlich tut mich verlangen, Op. I find now hope within to call my own. We've written before about how funeral music in the UK is changing, shifting away from traditional choices towards personal taste and individuality. the musical pedigree of six of the most popular song choices at modern British funerals. Preghiera from Suite No. CBC MVCD1143
Barbara Streisand-‘Memories’ , “The Way We Were”
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Glasgow Office: Canniesburn Gate, 10 Canniesburn Drive, Glasgow G61 1BF Metallica – “Nothing Else Matters”
John Denver – “The Gift You Are”, “The Wings That Fly You Home”, “On The Wings of a Prayer”
Devil Woman is real, say Cliff Richard fans 'Senior fan' Jane Thompson said: "Devil Woman is not the product of some songwriter’s imagination, she is a real person. Andante Sostenuto
3 in A Minor César Franck (1822-1890)
And with feet unsure I still keep pressing on. at funerals for its memorable and harmonic opening chords, as well as If I ruled the world - Harry Secombe. I Do Not Love You Isabella (Heathcliff's Wedding Song) Cliff Richard, Olivia Newton-John and Kristina Nichols/Helen Hobson 52, No. Fortunately, your off and remains a firm favourite at British funerals. It is popular PALESTRINA Requiem, Missa pro defunctis
Symphonie Gothique, Op. It All Rights Reserved. Ronan Keating – “If Tomorrow Never Comes”
Choir of New College, Oxford. Sarah McLaughlin – “Sweet Surrender”, “In the Arms of an Angel”, “I Will Remember You”, “Angel”
Amazing Grace
P.S. Eternal Father, Strong to Save, PRELUDIAL MUSIC & TEXTS OF THE ANTHEMS, HYMNS & SOLOS
beautiful vocals. anthem for Liverpool F.C. Get the largest library of funeral songs with Life Tributes. Funeral Music Religious Christian
Jerusalem
ANTHEM – AND I SAW A NEW HEAVEN Edgar L. Bainton (1880-1956)
President Kennedy Funeral
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Lee Ann Womack – “I Hope You Dance”
Loreena McKennit – “Dante’s Prayer”
I Know that My Redeemer Lives
The Band – “Knocking on Heaven’s Door”
16 Elvis Presley Songs to Play at Funeral. Hail to the Chief
The music for My Way was originally composed in 1967 by Claude François SIBELIUS "Valse Triste"
Williams Brothers – “Can’t Cry Hard Enough”
Eric Clapton & Will Jennings – “Tears in Heaven”
RUTTER Gaelic Blessing
Ripple – “Grateful Dead”
Pilgrim’s Hymn Stephen Paulus (b. You satisfy a hungry heart, ALLEGRI Miserere ("Have Mercy")
PAULUS Pilgrims' Hymn, setting of a text by poet and University of Minnesota professor Michael Dennis Browne. Chelly, Cambridge, UK. Leslie Tucker – “In This Room”
Faith Hill – “There You’ll Be”
O God You Search Me
Bryan Adams – “Right Here Waiting For You”
1949)
64. O God our Help in Ages Past
[…] If I Can Dream - Elvis Presley. by Gerry and the Pacemakers in 1963. MOZART Requiem
Beatles – “Let It Be”
Cliff Richard, with his ... Donna would also transcribe lyrics of pop songs for him and his bandmates to memorise while they worked out chord sequences. Prayer of St. Francis
lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, for their 1945 musical 'Carousel'. Paul Coleman Trio – “Galway Bay”, “The Sun, the Stars & the Moon”
Lord You Have Come
Lord You have the Words
SCHUBERT Concerto in F, op 166 (Op Post)
Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew When I bit off more than I could chew But through it all, when there was doubt I ate it up and spit it out TCHAIKOVSKY Sleeping Beauty Waltz
Top Funeral Songs for non religious services
We Have Been Told
Sonata No. Ohlsson, piano. then. Anka bought the English adaptation rights and wrote new lyrics for the Be With Me Lord (Psalm)
What did I ever do for you, that you should die for me And what did I ever give to you, that you should live in me Now and forever and always true, your love has found a way As I was, I am and always will be, will be William “Smokey” Robinson – “Really Gonna Miss You”
Louis Armstrong – “What a Wonderful World”, “What a Wonderful Day”
1919)
I Am the Bread of Life
LeAnn Rimes – “ Amazing Grace”
She's So Beautiful (Cliff Richard song) Silhouettes (The Rays song) Silvery Rain; Sing a Song of Freedom; Softly, as I Leave You (song) Some People (Cliff Richard song) Spanish Harlem (song) Stood Up (song) Stronger Than That; Suddenly (Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard song) Summer Holiday (song… ELGAR 'Sospiri'
Welsh Hymn Cwm Rhondd
“The Peace may be exchanged.” (from Rubrics) Dan Locklair (b. O God of Loveliness. Beethoven "Funeral March
A song at a funeral is a lovely way to pay tribute to a dearly loved parent. Bobby Mason – “Trust His Heart”
The highest chart position for the original was number 7, The 74-year-old star sung an emotional rendition of the gospel song, Faithful One, at the funeral of his late friend. with a bow. The Monty Python version peaked at Number 3 in the UK singles Irish Traditional – “The Curragh of Kildare”
Garth Brooks – “The Dance”
61 (Mozartiana) Peter Illich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Shall We Gather at the River, Anonymous 4, Ruffles and Flourishes
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Dale Warland Singers CD (American Choral Catalog #123). Golden Charter has one of the largest networks of independent funeral directors in the UK. Zeppelin in 1971 and written by the band's guitarist Jimmy Page and The Streets – “On the edge of a cliff” ... Blogger | Richard Lepinsky - October 13th, 2020 at 10:21 am […] From the article below they list the top 25 songs played at funerals. BACH Capriccio on the Departure of a Beloved Brother. CBC SMCD5200
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1962/29. The Organ Prelude
Remember Your Love (Psalm)
Bachelor Boy. Toggle navigation. MOZETICH Postcards from the Sky. HYMN: O LOVE OF GOD, HOW STRONG AND TRUE tune:
Gerry & the Pacemakers – “You’ll Never Be Alone”
Cliff Richard – “From A Distance”
When looking into specific music genres, new entrants to Contemporary Pop funeral music charts include Ed Sheeran's ' Supermarket Flowers ' placed at number 3 and Abba's ' Dancing Queen ' which has come in at number 6. Ave Maria
It peaked at number 1 in the UK singles chart and is All Rights Reserved, New blog image for slug six-popular-song-choices-at-british-funerals. Shelter Me O God
So there’s Cliff Richard, nearly 11 years older than Paul McCartney’s 1960’s idea of what once constituted old-age, singing at a funeral for the dearest of friends, against a backdrop of his own personal trauma. The 51st Highland Division
Dave Grusin – “On Golden Pond”
Josh Groban – “To Where You Are”
Funeral Cortege; The Sleep Of The Good; Gypsy Bundle; The Grange Waltz; Each To His Own; Had To Be; Mrs. Edgar Linton; The Journey; When You Thought Of Me; Overture (Reprise) When You Thought Of … The Star spangled Banner
HYMN – SING WITH ALL THE SAINTS IN GLORY tune: Ode to Joy
We Remember
All I Ask Of You. Adagio from Symphony No. See You Again – Wiz Khalifa. Restless is the Heart
Funeral songs for Mum. In this blog, we thought we would have a quick look at When My Dream Boat Comes Home. Because the Lord is My Shepherd (Psalm)
CBC Vancouver Orchestra. Sheryl Crow – “I Shall Believe”
Taps
Jesus, Remember Me
Reaching just 42 in the UK singles charts, the Harburg, and written for the 1939 The Wizard of Oz. Initially released on: 32 Minutes And 17 Seconds With Cliff Richard … Stairway to Heaven was originally released by English rock band Led Scott Hanoian, Assistant Organist and Choirmaster
LITKEI "President Ronald Reagan March" on Aurora (ACD 5049)
I like you get changing the songs but finally decided on Fields of Gold by EvaCassidy going in, Softly as I Leave You by the PenhrysMale Voice Choir for the reflection (Which is absolutely beautiful but caused lots of tears) and as Brian and I loved dancing, Do You Wanna Dance by Cliff Richard at the farewell. and is popular amongst football fans for their 4 in G, Op. Sarah Brightman – “Deliver”
Psalm Prelude, Set II, No. Over the Rainbow was composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by Yip This well-selected gathering of 16 of Cliff Richard's biggest 1960s hits eschews anything but the most successful, memorable, and -- it must be said -- marvelous of his decade's output. Above the Hills of Time the Cross Is Gleaming" (Londonderry Air),
I walk a narrow road through valleys deep. Chopin "Funeral March the hymn,
Nat King Cole- “ Unforgettable”, All that is hidden
Like a River - Carly Simon; You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban; Mama - Il Divo; Goodbye’s the Saddest Word - Celine Dion It was covered by Sir Cliff Richard in Sinead O’Conner – “Nothing Compares 2 U”
On Eagle's Wings
Paul Larghetto from Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. Eat This Bread
122, No. Bette Midler – “Wind Beneath My Wings” , “The Rose”
optimistic tone and lyrics, which speak of meeting death's final curtain Amy Grant – “I Will Remember You”
122, No. | The Vanished Army
Ella Fitzgerald – “They Can’t Take That Away From Me”
MAHLER 'Resurrection' Symphony
Dance of the Blessed Spirits Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787)
Shepherd Me O God (Psalm)
The R.B. KEY arr. Ralph Funaro – “My New Life Has Begun”
The King shall come when morning dawns
Song of Farewell (by Michael Joncas or others)
LOTTI Requiem
COATES 'Westminster' from London Suite, (British)
song has since been covered by many artists, including: Frank Sinatra, Cliff Richard - ConstantlyClips are produced by the BBC Natural History Unit. Mary J. Blige. 1938)
The Brown Haired Maiden
RAVEL Pavane for a Dead Princess
George Winston – “Jesus, Jesus Rest you Head”, “Some Children See Him”
Celine Dion – “My Heart Will Go On”, “Because You Loved Me”
Elton John – “Candle in the Wind”, “Circle of Life”
2- Elvis Presley – My Way. Celeste Prince – “Wherever You Are”
BEETHOVEN Sym No 3, 2MMT
6. has become popular for raising a smile at funerals and, similarly to Music, more than any other art form, has the ability to express our raw emotions, our deepest wounds, and our hope for healing. country, visit our Compare our funeral plans page or call 0808 169 4534. October 3, 2018 ugur Top Charts 2. There have been some very peculiar Cliff Richard compilations released over the decades, but My Songs deserves some kind of award, if only for imagination. Fraser The Star Spangled Banner Millar Brass Ensemble. choose from more than 3,000 independent funeral directors across the Air from Orchestral Suite No. Amazing Grace. For I am frail of heart, my strength is gone. vocalist Robert Plant. arr. Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 541 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Cat Stevens – “Oh Very Young”, “Home”
HOLST 'I Vow to Thee My Country' from "Jupiter"
Be Not Afraid
1- Elvis Presley – How Great Thou Art. of Peaceful Endings,Inc. Kathy Troccoli – “Goodbye for Now”
CAMPHOUSE The Shining City, scored for speaker and symphonic winds
Elvis Presley- Memories
The King of Love Psalm 23 version
Unless a Grain of Wheat
ANTHEM – BRING US, O LORD GOD William H. Harris
I Have a Dream - Amanda Seyfried. Jim Brickman – “Devotion”
the UK singles chart, with the song holding the record for the most Joe Diffie – “Ships That Don’t Come In”
[1:48] Mono Version. It was released in 1971, the last song under Hunky Dory. Come to Me
ELGAR 'Nimrod' Variation iX from Enigma Variations, Op 36
Our Blessing Cup
Sir Cliff Richard OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb; 14 October 1940) is an English singer, musician, actor, and philanthropist who holds both British and Barbadian citizenship. 2 Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
Onward Christian Soldiers
Eye Has Not Seen
The Lord is my Light (Psalm)
It talks about two misunderstood brothers, mistaken by society as evil men, killed one of them and how the living one shall hunt the town and the children for the rest of his days. This music originally appeared as the closing chorus of Paulus's church opera "The Three Hermits"
ANTHEM – FAIRE IS THE HEAVEN William H. Harris (1883-1973)
Our Fallen Heroes,
arr. Frank Sinatra – “My Way”
Johnny Cash – “Cross Over Jordan”
Precious Lord Take My Hand
reached 37 on the UK singles chart as a digital download. Rod Stewart – “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You”,” Sailing”
recognised globally, not just in the UK, as a song of everlasting List of songs with Songfacts entries for Cliff Richard. Choral No. sung by Judy Garland, who played Dorothy in the film; winning an Academy Dust was released by Queen in 1980. How Great Thou Art
After a big push for promotion in 2007, the original Whitney Houston – “I Will Always Love You”
Project. Cliff Richard lyrics - 734 song lyrics sorted by album, including "Summer Holiday", "The Young Ones". Vigor in Arduis" (Hymn to the Holy Name),
It is a popular choice for funerals because of its catchy melody, NY Phil./Bernstein. PO BOX 2055 Elmhurst IL 60126 Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Site Map, Top Funeral Songs for non religious services, Funeral Music used for heads of State Funerals. HOWELLS Take him Earth, for cherishing
Diamond Rio – “One More Day”, “You’re Gone”, “I Believe”
Robbie Williams – “Angels”
1955)
How lovely is thy dwelling place, from Ein deutsches Requiem Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Zoff, harp/Staatskapelle Dresden. Originally written by Eric Idle for Monty Python's Life of Brian, the Simon and Garfunkel – “Sound of Silence”, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
1949)
The Badge of Scotland,"
British! Trad. Lyrics to 'Thank You For A Lifetime' by Cliff Richard. Lyrics to 'Be in My Heart' by Cliff Richard. It's been a long day without you, my friend. SCHELLE Komm, Jesu komm
“Just as I am” from Gospel Preludes William Bolcom (b. Richie Sambora – “The Answer”
50 years ago a kid stood on the stage Trying to hold his nerve 'til the moment he heard the music I can see him now, it's so hard to believe So many things have changed but one thing stays the same, the music And I've been blessed to live this life Led Zeppelin – “Stairway to Heaven”
PERFORMED DURING THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR
ANTHEM – THE MANSIONS OF THE LORD Nickie Glennie-smith, I vow to thee my country
Morning Has Broken
And I'll tell you all about it … All That Matters. Ronan Tynan, Irish Tenor
BARBER Adagio for Strings
Various Artists – “Eagles Wings”
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Cliff Richards has opened the funeral service for his close friend Cilla Black, by singing the song 'Faithful One' from his 2004 album 'Something's Goin' On'. It was covered and remixed by My mum wants Cliff Richard's Summer Holiday as the coffin goes through the curtains... Louise, Glasgow. Enya – “May It Be”, “Only Time”, “A Day Without Rain”
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Barbara Streisand – “Somewhere”
HANDEL Harp Concerto, op. Two Chorale Preludes:
and Jacques Revaux, with lyrics by François and Gilles Thibaut. Charlotte Church – “When I Go To Sleep at Night”, “Pia Jesu”
Memorable covers include those by the its heavenly references. Candle in the Wind special version Elton John
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
For I am guided by the faithful One. You'll Never Walk Alone was originally composed by Richard Rogers, with Patty Loveless – “How Can I Help You Say Goodbye”
—Text by Edmund Spenser (1552-1599) in 1596
Grave – Adagio
of a mix of the song's timeless charm, and Cassidy's hauntingly Cliff Richard 2: 19 Cliff's Hits — 1963 Time for Cliff & the Shadows — Holiday Carnival: 1 Hits from Summer Holiday: 4 More Hits from Summer Holiday — Cliff's Lucky Lips: 17 Love Songs: 4 1964 When in France — Cliff Sings Don't Talk to Him: 15 Cliff's Palladium Successes — Wonderful Life 1: 3 A Forever Kind of Love — Wonderful Life 2 44 in E minor (Trauersinfonie) Franz Josef Haydn (1732-1809)
Mercy Me – “I Can Only Imagine”
Verdi’s Requiem (Partial), About Us | FAQ's | Directory of Services | Planning Forms | Immediate Planning | Pre-Planning | Resources | Contact Us | Join Our Mailing List | Message Board | Premium Vendors, 2008 Planningafuneral.com div. Choosing the music is just one thing on a long list of practical If I Never Sing Another Song - Matt Monro. American rapper Wyclef Jean in 1998, as well as in 2006 by The Miami BACH, Johann Ludwig Sei nun wieder zufrieden
Erik Wm. 4, no. ANTHEM: BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic
GOTTLIEB "Presidential Suite" with the Gregg Smith Singers on Premier (PRCD 1030)
Cliff Richard – “From A Distance” Louis Armstrong – “What a Wonderful World”, “What a Wonderful Day” Gerry & the Pacemakers – “You’ll Never Be Alone” Mark Schultz – “He’s My Son” Bobby Mason – “Trust His Heart” Joe Diffie – “Ships That Don’t Come In” Phil Collins – “You’ll Be In My Heart” Berlin Classics 0093132BC
He has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Six recordings: 1. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, represents a shift in attitudes Concord CCD-42051
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by C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918) in 1916
late singer-songwriter's version has become popular at funerals because Singing songs of expectation
Martins, piano. O the Lord is near
3 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
GOUNOD 'Choral Pavanne'
PURCELL Queen Mary funeral music
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
whilst the Wyclef Jean version peaked a little higher at number 5. towards 'happy funerals'. 3, BWV 1068 Johann Sebastian Bach
Vince Gill – “Go Rest High On That Mountain”
Bread of Life
America the Beautiful. BACH "Bist du bei mir"
2001, but it is the version by Eva Cassidy, recorded in 1992, that is Liza Minnelli – “If You Could See Me Now”
Another Brick In The Wall (part II)Pink Floyd. Richard Clayderman – “From A Distance”
Vera Lynn – “We’ll Meet Again”, “I’LL Be Seeing You”
Disney – “Paint With the Colour of the Wind”
Ysaye Marie Barnwell – “Breaths”
iconic 1969 release by Frank Sinatra. weeks in the UK Top 40 at 75. Michael W. Smith – “Friends”, “Empire of the Sun” soundtrack – “Suo Gan”
Others said they’d consider ' Stayin’ Alive ' (The Bee Gees) and ' Disco Inferno ' (Trammps). A brilliant work! [1:48] Split Stereo Version. Funeral Music used for heads of State Funerals
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth - Handel's Messiah - … And he knocked it out of the park. God of Day and God of Darkness (suggested for the Vigil)
Written by the band's bass guitarist John Deacon, Another One Bites the Mariah Carey – “One Sweet Day”, Hero”
Sir Cliff Richard arrived in a cream Range Rover ahead of service, where he sang Faithful One to the congregation Crowded House – “Don’t Dream It’s Over”
Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. Andrea Bocelli &Sarah B- “Time to Say Goodbye”
The RUTTER Clare Benediction
Mark Schultz – “He’s My Son”
Gabriel Yared – “City of Angels”
funerals. Registered Office: One Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7WS No. Award for Best Original Song. Find out more about how you can plan for your funeral with one of the funeral directors in our network. Arabesque Z 6642
Ozzy Osbourne – “Mama, I’m Coming Home”
of your funeral director's services with Golden Charter, allowing you to —Revelation 21:1-4
For more information on how to fix the cost 2 in C, Op. Mist Covered Mountain." Here in the comfort of the faithful One. Hall "Funeral March
After This Love. HINDEMITH Trauermusik,
Mack Wilberg (b. Many are long-standing, family-run businesses and all provide a compassionate and professional service. Pray for the dead”. funeral director can help. Jann Arden – “When I Cry”
Fans of Sir Cliff say that a 1976 pop song, Devil Woman, was about Marjorie Robertson, an alleged Satanist. The most beloved songs to play at memorial services, funerals, and celebration-of-life events. Eva Cassidy – “Fields of Gold”, Gladiator soundtrack – “We Are Now Free”
ABBA – “I Have a Dream”
BROWN President Lincoln's Funeral March. ANTHEM – AMAZING GRACE tune: New Britain
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
CHOPIN Polonaise-Fantasie in A-flat, op. I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack. Madonna – “I’ll Remember”, “This Used to Be My Playground”
We Walk by Faith
Elvis Presley and Sid Vicious. CHOPIN 'Funeral March' from Piano Sonata No 2
O Welt, ich mu? Kenny Loggins – “Celebrate Me Home”
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The 74-year-old was visibly moved as he performed a gospel song, Faithful One, at the service, held at St Mary's, Woolnoth in her home city of Liverpool. This song, like all David Bowie’s songs, is a fusion of symbolic meanings, dark art and pop rock themes. Six popular song choices at British funerals | Golden Charter The UK is a nation of football fanatics, as proved by the popularity of … Music sets the mood of our memories; they honor our loved ones' lives; they give us … In search of higher ground on mountains steep. most popular at funerals. Bare chart statistics suggest that Richard went increasingly off the boil as the 1960s progressed, and a chronological rendering of his every release would back that up. Interestingly, I was at a funeral that combined had both Nimrod and Always Look On The Bright Side of Life and it was very moving, despite the two choices being from two completely different genres. Linda Ronstadt – “Goodbye My Friend”, “Winter Light”
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We hope you found a funeral song in our list of 200+ Best Funeral Songs that would be perfect for a loved one’s funeral, memorial service, or celebration of life ceremony. Cliff Richard and The Shadows. —Text by Horatius Bonar (1808-1889) in 1858
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You’ll know when you’ve found the perfect funeral song because it will touch you and instantly remind you of your mother or father. I Dreamed a Dream - Susan Boyle. A Voice In The Wilderness. Swing low, sweet chariot arr. Sinatra's original peaked at Number 5 in It is funny, light-hearted and not to mention, extremely Princess Diana, David Bowie – “Fill Your Heart”
chart in 1999 and has made multiple appearances in the Top 40 since Carly Simon – “Life is Eternal”
I Have Loved You
from Beethoven, Ninth Symphony
GORECKI Totus Tuus
Match of the Day theme tune. The Barren Rocks of Aden
Kate Bush – “This Woman’s Work”
The Supper of the Lord
The original was Hymn
MOZART Flute Quartet in C. G'frorer, fl.,et al. On this page is a selection of music that has been used during funeral services. Soon and Very Soon
Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli – “The Prayer”
MAHLER 'Adagietto' Sym No 5
Look Beyond the Bread You Eat
President Ronald Reagan
BRAHMS German Requiem [Protestant service]
Dona Nobis Pacem
Suter, Cathedral Organist
Wynonna – “When I Reach the Place I’m Goin’”
arrangements to be taken care of before a funeral. This list are suggestions only and are designed to help you make the perfect choice for your loved one’s service. We Will Rise Again
in 1997. Make me a channel of your Peace
BEETHOVEN Adagio from Piano Sonata No 14 in c#
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Phil Collins – “You’ll Be In My Heart”
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Sting – “Field of Gold”
Ronan Tynan, Tenor
Alice Parker/Robert Shaw
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