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Fun Facts - September 2008

The TOP 10 FUNERAL Songs of the UK!

September 30th 2008 13:01
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Here is the top 10 list of the most popular songs requested for funerals in Britain according to the UK's The Bereavement Register.

1. Goodbye My Lover - James Blunt

2. Angels - Robbie Williams

3. I've Had the Time of My Life - Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley

4. Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler

5. Pie Jesu - Requiem

6. Candle in the Wind - Elton John

7. With or Without You - U2

8. Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton

9. Every Breath You Take - The Police

10. Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers


So what do you want played at YOUR funeral?


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Comment by katyzzz

September 30th 2008 13:09


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Thanks for the MEMORY.

Too bad I won't be able to hear it, well done, Melissa

Comment by Wynona Lavota

October 1st 2008 14:09


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Hmmm, I've not thought of my own funeral actually but my mother's getting a bit long in the tooth so for her I was thinking maybe 'Ride of the Valkaries' by Wagner or the aria from Aida that plays at the beginning when the King enters (it's name escapes me presently)

Comment by Anonymous

January 25th 2009 12:53
A bit out of touch here. The top 10 songs for funerals that I am asked for regularly as a Celebrant are:-

1. Time To Say Goodbye - S. Brightman & A.Bocelli
2. I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
3. My Way - Frank Sinatra
4. Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
5. Softly As I Leave You - Matt Monro
6. Nimrod (Enigma Variations) - Elgar
7. We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
8. Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller
9. Nessun Dorma - Luciano Pavarotti
10. Amazing Grace - Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

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