Why it's a good choice: One of the most sung hymns at funerals, this is really a prayer to God to stay with him in death as He did with us in life. Henry Francis Lyte, Vicar of Brixham in Devon, had ...

Traditional attitudes towards death and remembrance appear to be changing with pop songs taking over from hymns at funerals, a survey published today reveals. It seems a party atmosphere is preferred ...

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While grieving the loss of your loved one, music can be a comforting celebratory backdrop for honoring and remembering your friend or family member - whether as part of a formal funeral, a less-formal ...

Well-known hymns and poems will mark Baroness Thatcher's funeral on Wednesday, Downing Street has announced. Details of the ceremony have been published, including the hymns I Vow to Thee My Country ...

Soldiers have been preparing the gun carriage that will carry Baroness Thatcher's coffin Well-known hymns and poems will mark Baroness Thatcher's funeral on Wednesday, Downing Street says. Details of ...

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 ...