Revealed: The top songs picked to be played at funerals
Andrea Bocelli and Tina Turner hits among top funeral songs
- Co-op Funeralcare's study identified the most popular songs chosen for funeral services in the UK over the past year.
- Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman's 'Time to Say Goodbye' was revealed as the most frequently played song at wakes and funerals.
- Other top songs included Frank Sinatra's 'My Way', Tina Turner's 'The Best', and Westlife's 'You Raise Me Up'.
- The research also highlighted some unconventional song choices, such as 'Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead' and the 'Jaws' movie soundtrack.
- Co-op Funeralcare noted that selecting meaningful music for a funeral can evoke memories, reflect personality, and offer comfort to loved ones.