We had a family who played all Metallica and Rob Zombie and other metal, and also had a 100% Grateful Dead family. “I had one family request ‘Avalon’ by Roxy Music at the end of their service, and if you listen to the words it’s extremely fitting, but still an unusual request,” Mandy said.įamilies can bring in or request a playlist of whatever they want, and we’ll download it for them. Elvis is popular with families who have lost older parents and grandparents. “Time To Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman, and “My Way” by Frank Sinatra remains a staple at Phaneuf-hosted funerals.Ĭountry music playlists are also often requested. “Ave Maria,” a traditional song recorded by many artists, remains very popular as does.
Mandy Desmarais, a funeral director with Phaneuf, shared some of the popular song choices in recent years, such as “Dancing ‘n the Sky” by Dani and Lizzy. The Billboard list, though, is just one snapshot.