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 ...

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 ...

Hymns have fallen out of favour at funerals, a survey of the most requested songs reveals. The top 10 contains no traditional hymns for the first time, Co-op Funeralcare found. Frank Sinatra's My Way ...

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 ...

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life has dropped out of the top 10 most popular songs to be played at funerals, while the Queen’s service has been credited for hymns growing in popularity. The ...