Is there a song that is "special" for the deceased or their next of kin? it is possible to submit one or more request numbers with the application. We are looking for an experienced funeral artist who can play that specific music. Or, if necessary, rehearse.
Please indicate any preferred music directly with the application, or shortly afterwards. This way we can link a suitable artist as quickly as possible and ensure that the desired music can be played live.
ShowBird has compiled a current top 50 of songs that are often played at funerals. This list can serve as inspiration for choosing an appropriate farewell.
Top 50 Funeral Music
- Time To Say Goodbye – Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli
- Ave Maria (Schubert) – André Rieu & Mirusia Loouwerse
- Mag Ik Dan Bij Jou – Claudia de Breij
- Het Dorp – Wim Sonneveld
- Afscheid Nemen Bestaat Niet – Marco Borsato
- Imagine – John Lennon
- ’N Trein Naar Niemandsland – Frans Bauer
- Fragile - The Sting
- My Way – Frank Sinatra
- Candle in the Wind – Elton John
- Fly – Céline Dion
- Papa – Stef Bos
- Tears In Heaven – Eric Clapton
- The Sound Of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel
- Second Waltz – André Rieu
- Hallelujah – Lisa Lois
- Rollercoaster – Danny Vera
- De Weg – Guus Meeuwis
- The Lonely Shepherd – George Zamfir
- The Rose – Bette Midler
- Je Naam In De Sterren – Jan Smit
- Ons Lief Vrouwke – Lya de Haas
- Breng Me Naar Het Water – Marco Borsato
- Sailing Home – Piet Veerman
- Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel
- Once Upon A Time in the West– Ennio Morricone
- The Last Rose – André Rieu
- Dat Ik Je Mis – Maaike Ouboter
- Mooi Was Die Tijd – Corry Konings
- Only Time – Enya
- Una Mattina – Ludovico Einaudi
- Trots Op Jou – Wesly Bronkhorst
- Air – Johann Sebastian Bach
- One Way Wind – The Cats
- I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
- Waarheen, waarvoor – Mieke Telkamp
- Always On My Mind – Elvis Presley
- Afscheid Van Een Vriend – Clouseau
- What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
- River Flows In You – Yiruma
- Who Want To Live Forever – Queen
- You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
- Avond – Boudewijn de Groot
- Goodbye My Love Goodbye – Demis Roussos
- Mama – Il Divo
- Memories – André Rieu
- De Steen – Paul de Leeuw
- We’ll Meet Again – Vera Lynn
- She – Charles Aznavour
- Zo Zal Het Zijn – Rob De Nijs