Music
The choice of music that is chosen to be played at a funeral service is very personal one. Music is used to inspire memories of the deceased and to create mood, it it used to welcome, reflect, and to say goodbye to loved ones. Often a suitable piece of music may have a long introduction, or sections that are perhaps not fitting for the occasion; sometimes it can be just a particular segment of a classical piece that would be a most fitting tribute.
Working to your exact requirements any piece of music can be edited to suit your personal needs, ranging from the removal of certain segments, repetition of verses to longer loops made of any favourite music. If there is a song or a piece of music that you require for the service but do not possess, please let me know, I have an extensive library available which I would be happy to edit to your requirements.
Popular Music Suggestions for Funeral Ceremonies
Below are some suggestions for popular types of music that some people may wish to have played at their loved ones funeral.
These are merely suggestions, but of course, the choice of music would be down to each individual.
List of Contemporary Music and Styles:
Imagine - John Lennon
One Fine Day - Elbow
My Way - Frank Sinatra
Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
Fields Of Gold - Eva Cassidy
We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
Annies Song - John Denver
Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon And Garfunkel
He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother - The Hollies
Albatross - Fleetwood Mac
Memories - Elaine Paige
Never Can Say Goodbye - Gloria Gaynor
When Will I See You Again - Three Degrees
Stairway To Heaven - Led Zeppelin
Suddenly I see - KT Tunstall
They Long To Be - The Carpenters
Circle Of Life - Elton John
Return To Innocence - Enigma
Angels - Robbie Williams
Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum
Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Knocking On Heavens Door - Bob Dylan
Proud - Heather Small
You Lift Me Up - Westlife
Fires At Midnight - Blackmore's Night
Traditional Music:
Abide With Me
The Lord's My Shepherd
The Day Tho' Gavest
Ride Of The Valkyries
Holst The Planet Suite
I Vow To Thee My Country
Air On A 'G' String
Pachebel Canon
Ava Maria Verdi
Nessun Dorma
Flower Of Scotland
A Scottish Soldier
Land Of My Fathers
Hearts Of Oak
Sunset And Bugle
A Soldiers Song
Jerusalem
To discuss your requirements further
or alternatively if you prefer, please call me.
I look forward to meeting with you.