"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 ...

Scots are ditching hymns for chart hits when it comes to music for their funeral. This year’s Scottish Funeral Music Chart does not have one hymn, with people opting for rock anthems and classic pop ...

Songs by Ed Sheeran and Frank Sinatra are more popular at funerals than traditional hymns, according to a new poll. Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ topped the latest chart drawn up by the UK’s biggest chain ...

‘Abide With Me’ is the song most likely to be played at a funeral, according to SunLife’s Cost of Dying report, closely followed by ‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra, and ‘Time to Say Goodbye’ by Sarah ...