A funeral song is often one of the most poignant moments of a ceremony, and Americans want to ensure it's truly unforgettable. New research conducted by Talker Researcher surveyed 2,000 American ...

These songs may be hits... but that doesn't mean they should be played at every event, especially not funerals. Time and place are important factors to consider when it comes to these songs, like the ...

"O Captain! My Captain! Our fearful trip is done." These evocative lines from Walt Whitman's famous poem encapsulate the emotional weight many of us feel when confronted with the end of a life journey ...

Funerals are a chance to celebrate the lives of our lost ones, reminiscing on our most cherished memories with them while listening to their favourite songs. Most funeral songs are beautiful and sad, ...

When a loved one dies, getting to hear one of their favorite songs can bring comfort, providing you a familiar connection during a difficult time. But playing or performing the music isn’t so easy.

Heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne fell in love with The Beatles when he was a teenager, but he grew to love them so much that he wanted one of their songs played at his funeral. Osbourne, who sadly ...

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II has been planned for years: In fact, the beloved monarch was actively involved in its arrangements even before her death at Balmoral Castle on Sept. 8. A key part of ...

After serving in the U.S. Navy, Charles F. Snyder found himself without a job at the end of World War II, but not without a dream. Already a licensed funeral director, Snyder fulfilled that dream in ...

The service at Westminster Abbey included one of Queen Elizabeth's wedding hymns, 'The Lord’s my Shepherd' Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on PEOPLE's TV team. He has been working at PEOPLE ...

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