Professional Funeral Band Hire, UK Wide

Funeral Band Hire Across the UK
Respectful live music for funerals, memorial services and celebrations of life.

We provide experienced funeral musicians for church services, crematoriums, gravesides and wakes, with a calm and thoughtful approach throughout.

Call Jonathan on 0800 756 5512 to check availability

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Available across the UK
Suitable for church services, crematoriums, gravesides and wakes
Short notice enquiries welcome

“Please thank the Silk Street 4-piece band so much. They made the day special, lighter and memorable. The tone of the music was perfect, as was the delivery. Many thanks again.”

Martha, London

Thoughtful Funeral Music, Handled with Care

Whether you would like a traditional New Orleans funeral band, a gentle brass ensemble, or live music for a wake, we can help you choose the right fit for the occasion.

We understand that arranging live music for a funeral or memorial service is a very personal decision. Our role is to make this part of the day feel simple, appropriate and well looked after.

Church Funeral Music

Live music for arrivals, processions, outside the church, or as guests leave after the service.

Crematorium Funeral Music

Respectful live performance at the entrance, outside the chapel, or as part of a procession.

Graveside Music

Soft, reflective music at the graveside for a personal farewell.

Wake and Celebration of Life Music

Thoughtful live music for guests gathering after the service, tailored to the tone you would like.

A Simple Process

Tell us the date, location and type of service.
We will guide you through suitable musical options.
On the day, we arrive promptly and perform with care and professionalism.

A Thoughtful and Respectful Performance

Here is a short example of how we perform at funeral and memorial services.

A More Uplifting Celebration of Life

For families who would prefer something a little more uplifting, here is a smaller line-up performing for a celebration of life.

Kind Words from Families and Funeral Directors

Trusted by families and funeral directors across the UK:

“A big thanks to you and the other guy for playing for us yesterday. I know it cannot be easy playing at a funeral, but you were brilliant, respectful of the occasion and excellent musicians. Many of our guests commented on how good you were.“

Ian C, Southampton

“I cannot recommend these guys enough. My grandpa got the send off he deserved and Silk Street Jazz just topped the day off. The atmosphere leading him to the church and coming out again was exactly right.“

Shannon B, Bolton

“You made the booking very straightforward to deal with. I have told all of our other branches about your excellent services.”

Judy, Funeral Director, Manchester

New Orleans Funeral Band and Funeral Musicians

We provide funeral band hire across the UK, including live music for funeral processions, memorial services, graveside tributes and wakes.

If you are looking for funeral musicians in London or elsewhere in the UK, a New Orleans funeral band, a funeral jazz band, or a brass band for a funeral, we can help you arrange music that feels fitting and well judged.

We regularly perform at funerals and memorial services in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southampton, Brighton, Oxford, Cambridge, Cardiff and across the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you perform at short notice?

Yes. We can often help with short notice enquiries, subject to availability.

Can you perform outside as part of a procession?

Yes. We regularly perform outside churches, crematoriums, on processions and at gravesides.

Do you only perform New Orleans funeral music?

No. We can provide traditional New Orleans style funeral music, reflective jazz and music chosen to suit the family and occasion.

Do you travel outside London?

Yes. We provide funeral band hire across the UK.

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We are here to help make the music side feel personal, straightforward and well looked after.

If you would like to talk things through, please call Jonathan and the team on 0800 756 5512.

There is no pressure at any stage. We are simply here to help and guide you if needed.

We’ll provide a clear quote with no obligation.

Silk Street Jazz – New Orleans Funeral Band & Funeral Brass Band available across the UK.