Being laid to rest used to be a solemn affair with music to match. But traditional funeral hymns are making way for cheerier tunes, including the Birdie Song, the Laughing Policeman and even the ...

For decades traditional hymns such as Abide with Me and The Lord Is My Shepherd have been staples at British funerals. But their popularity is waning as more people opt instead for cheerier secular ...

Why it's a good choice: This wonderful text is ideally suited for a baptism, with its focus on our hope on God and all the wonders that he offers us. The words of this hymn were written around 1630 ...

The most popular songs played at funerals have been revealed, with no traditional hymns making the top 10 for the first time. Frank Sinatra's My Way tops the chart, with Robbie Williams' Angels and ...

ALL eyes are on the Queen’s funeral as the nation bids farewell to the country’s longest-serving monarch. The order of service for her funeral has been revealed – including music chosen by the Queen.

When it's time to say goodbye to a loved one, the first thing you think of probably isn't Adele's "Someone Like You." Or, maybe it is, depending on the situation. The pop singer's ode to a former ...