When it's time to say goodbye to a loved one, the first thing you think of probably isn't Adele's "Someone Like You." Or, maybe it is, depending on the situation. The pop singer's ode to a former ...

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II has been planned for years: In fact, the beloved monarch was actively involved in its arrangements even before her death at Balmoral Castle on Sept. 8. A key part of ...

A funeral song is often one of the most poignant moments of a ceremony, and Americans want to ensure it's truly unforgettable. New research conducted by Talker Researcher surveyed 2,000 American ...

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 ...

"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 ...

What famous hymn started a movement in the funeral business? In an earlier blog we talked about how a fake ghost story led to the creation of the Spiritualism religion. Inspiration and changes to ...

Q. Recently, the funeral of Beau Biden (the vice president’s son) was televised nationally. The hymns consisted mainly of show tunes and songs by popular artists. In our own parish, as well as in ...

Queen Elizabeth II's musical tastes are being put on display as she is being laid to rest. During the late monarch's state funeral on Sept. 19, a carefully crafted selection of music was played during ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Enrique Arnaiz Lafuente via Shutterstock Emotion is at the heart of country music, and it's what makes the genre such a godsend ...