What was the funeral march played at Lord Louis Mountbatten's funeral?

Question

What was the funeral march played at Lord Louis Mountbatten's funeral?

Answer 1

It was a specially adapted version of music from the light opera "Fool Them All" - the sad tune which bemoans the loss of the Battenberg.

Answer 2

I'm sure it was a g*y tune!

Answer 3

It was a Beethoven funeral dirge.

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Answer 4

Bill J is right ...  it was a Beethoven's funeral dirge. It's used  and has been used for decades at many Royal and State funerals where a ceremonial or military parade is part of the service. It was played at John F. Kennedy's funeral in 1963 as well.