The right music makes a big difference at a memorial service. Classics like "Amazing Grace" are almost always appropriate. Other popular choices include "My Way" by Frank Sinatra, "Time to Say Goodbye" by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman, "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler, and "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton.
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Choosing music for a funeral or memorial service
Most services use three moments for music. A soft processional while family and friends are seated sets a calm tone. A reflection song in the middle gives everyone a quiet moment to remember. A comforting closing song sends guests out with a sense of peace. Pick songs that meant something to your loved one, and play them for the family ahead of time.