Blunt song a hit at funerals

London: James Blunt's Goodbye My Lover is the song most requested at British funerals and remembrance services, closely followed by Robbie Williams's Angels, according to a survey released yesterday.

Research for the Bereavement Register found just over a half (51 per cent) of people ask for a specific song be be played at their funeral and 79 per cent have talked with family and friends about possible song choices.

The survey of 5,000 people also uncovered some unusual final choices for the final goodbye with rock songs like I'll Sleep When I am Dead by Bon Jovi, competing with classical tracks and soul.

The top 10 requested songs were: 1 Goodbye My Lover James Blunt. 2 Angels Robbie Williams. 3 I've Had The Time Of My Life" Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley. 4 Wind Beneath My Wings Bette Midler. 5 Pie Jesu Requiem. 6 Candle In The Wind Elton John. 7 With Or Without You U2. 8 Tears From Heaven Eric Clapton. 9 Every Breath You Take The Police. 10 Unchained Melody Righteous Brothers.