Survey Reveals Most Popular Funeral Song

Allie @ Gone Hollywood | Tuesday, October 3, 2006

James Blunt ’s “Goodbye My Lover” is the song most requested at British funerals and remembrance services, closely followed by Robbie Williams ’s “Angels,” according to a survey released on Monday. Is this supposed to be an honor?

Research for the Bereavement Register found just over a half (51 percent) of people ask for a specific song be played at their funeral and 79 percent have talked with family and friends about possible song choices. The survey of 5,000 people also uncovered some unusual final choices for the final goodbye with rock songs like “I’ll Sleep When I am Dead” by Bon Jovi , competing with classical tracks and soul.

“The top 20 really shows how far we have come in terms of saying goodbye. Gone are the days dirges of yore, instead we are seeing contemporary music that is easier to relate to,” said Mark Roy, founder of the Bereavement Register, which removes the names and addresses of people who have died from databases to reduce junk mail.

“Everyone has a favorite song that means something very special to them, often connected to a particular time and place. When the song is played this can be a very emotive reminder of that person,” he said in a statement.

The top 10 requested songs were:

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

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Survey Reveals Most Popular Funeral Song

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