Top 20 hymns for funerals

The most popular hymns for your congregation to sing together at a funeral.

Hymns are a great way to bring your congregation together at a funeral service. Singing hymns all together, especially when led by a confident accompanist and professional singer(s), can give you a real boost, or soothe some of the emotions you might be feeling on the day. Here are our 20 most popular hymns for funerals, as chosen by the families who have booked us. 

1. Amazing Grace

2. Abide With Me

3. The Lord's My Shepherd

4. Here I Am Lord (I The Lord of Sea and Sky)

5. How Great Thou Art (O Lord My God When I In Awesome Wonder)

6. All Things Bright And Beautiful

7. I Watch The Sunrise

8. Jerusalem

9. Make Me A Channel of Your Peace

10. Lord of All Hopefulness

11. The Old Rugged Cross

12. Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer (Bread of Heaven)

13. Praise My Soul, The King of Heaven

14. I Vow To Thee My Country

15. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

16. Lord of the Dance

17. On Eagles’ Wings

18. Be Not Afraid

19. Morning Has Broken

20. Be Thou My Vision

If you would like some help with your hymns, contact us to book a professional soloist, choir, or organist.

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