Funerals are a time of sadness and loss, but they can also be a chance for reflection and a celebration of life. Should funerals be sombre occasions? Why are funeral costs so high? If you are ...

Being laid to rest used to be a solemn affair with music to match. But traditional funeral hymns are making way for cheerier tunes, including the Birdie Song, the Laughing Policeman and even the ...

For decades traditional hymns such as Abide with Me and The Lord Is My Shepherd have been staples at British funerals. But their popularity is waning as more people opt instead for cheerier secular ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Hymns are losing out at funerals to rock songs like Stairway to Heaven and Highway to Hell, says a leading funeral provider. Centennial ...