May 03, 2019

Ed Sheeran among most popular funeral songs, hymns drop off

Pop songs are the most popular choice at British funerals, and traditional hymns have been completely squeezed out. Frank Sinatra’s 'My Way' is No. 1 at the funeral chart, Ed Sheeran’s 'Supermarket Flower' is a new entry to the list, and Monty Python's 'Always Look at the Bright Side of Life' closes the Top 10 list. Hymns such as 'The Lord’s My Shepherd' and 'Abide With Me', previously strong contenders in the funeral chart, are out of the top 10. Guardian...