:: The UK Funeral Top Ten

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

The survey, involving 5,000 people and carried out by The Bereavement Register, found 51% of people know what song they want played at their funeral. The survey also suggests that 79% have discussed what songs they would like to have played.

The Vicar is amused to see a song about stalking at number nine, a song about Marilyn Monroe at number six and the theme to Dirty Dancing at number three. After some discussion in the vestry, the vicarage collective is torn between 'Killed By Death' by Motorhead or 'Going Underground' by The Jam as the top selection.

Alternative choices (avoiding the ever lovely Mr. Blunt, we'd imagine) are welcome here >

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