Hymns are out, Ed Sheeran is in! According to new data from a group of UK funeral directors (via The Guardian), there were no traditional hymns among the top 10 most-played songs at funerals for the ...

Classic hymns and contemporary options. The most popular funeral songs are those that are comforting as well as uplifting. Traditional and contemporary Christian songs fit this category well. However, ...

Ed Sheeran makes music to follow the human life cycle. The English singer-songwriter has already dominated wedding playlists, and he’s turning to funerals next. Sheeran’s “Supermarket Flowers” is a ...

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 ...