James Blunt Popular in Funeral Homes

A survey conducted by Bereavement Register asked 5,000 people in England what their favourite songs were for funeral related activities.

Blunt’s song Goodbye My Lover topped the list of songs most chosen by families when remembering their loved ones.

Blunt beat competition from Robbie Williams and his song Angels and other songs I’ve Had the Time of My Life from the soundtrack from the film Dirty Dancing.

Here is a list of the top ten funeral home songs:

1. Goodbye My Lover – James Blunt

2. Angels – Robbie Williams

3. I’ve Had the Time of My Life – Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley

4. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler

5. Pie Jesu – Requiem

6. Candle in the Wind – Elton John

7. With or Without You – U2

8. Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton

9. Every Breath You Take – The Police

10. Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers