Funeral music

Caught this story. What music is played at funerals, in Britain that is. Over the rainbow? And many believe they're on the way to hell, and i'd guess they wouldn't be "christian" folk either, and seem happy about it. Odd.

Here are some of the top pieces of music chosen in Britain, according to the poll commissioned by Co-operative Funeralcare.

- Top 5 popular songs:

1. "My Way" - Frank Sinatra/Shirley Bassey.

2. "Wind Beneath My Wings" - Bette Midler/Celine Dion.

3. "Time To Say Goodbye" - Sarah Brightman/Andrea Bocelli.

4. "Angels" - Robbie Williams.

5. "Over The Rainbow" - Eva Cassidy.

- Top 5 hymns:

1. "The Lord Is My Shepherd".

2. "Abide With Me".

3. "All Things Bright And Beautiful".

4. "Old Rugged Cross".

5. "Amazing Grace".

- Top 5 classical pieces:

1. "Nimrod" from "Enigma Variations" - Elgar.

2. "Pie Jesu" from "Requiem" - Faure.

3. "Ave Maria" - Schubert.

4. "Nessun Dorma" - Puccini.

5. "Canon in D Major" - Pachelbel.

- Other chart movers (no rankings):

- "Hallelujah" covered by talent show winner Alexandra Burke.

- "Bat Out Of Hell" - Meatloaf.

- "Spirit In The Sky" - Doctor and the Medics.

- 'Highway To Hell" - AC/DC.