James Blunt tops funeral faves chart

James Blunt has been named the top choice for tunes to be played at people's funerals.

A survey has revealed that his single 'Goodbye My Lover' was the song most picked to be played at services.

It beat last year's winner, Robbie William's 'Angels', and Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley's 'I've Had The Time Of My Life', which came in at number three.

The annual survey by the Bereavement Register revealed more than half of the 5,000 people asked had chosen a song for their funeral while 79 per cent had consulted family over their decision.

Mark Roy, the founder of the register, said: "A song can be an emotive reminder of a person in a time of grief."

The top 10 in full:

1. 'Goodbye my Lover' - James Blunt
2. 'Angels' - Robbie Willams
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 in Heaven' - Eric Clapton
9. 'Every breath you Take' - The Police
10. 'Unchained Melody' - Righteous Brothers