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Funeral Music: Choose That "Perfect" Song

Article Category: Death

Author Name: Pastor Alex

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Funeral Music: How To Choose That "Totally Appropro" Song

When contemplating music for a funeral, there are many tunes to choose from. The two broad themes are "Contemporary/Personal" and "Traditional/Religious".

Once in a while those organizing the funeral service may settle on songs by considering the emotions of the bereaved exclusively, but predominant discernment directs that the most suitable course is to use songs that portray the spirit of the soul that was lived and stirs up memories of their essence, likableness, and all the reasons why we cherished them and will miss them.

The number one use, intent and desire of music in a funeral therefore is to suitably capture, portray and appreciate the spirit of a loved one.

When played softly -- the common way most of us would expect in a funeral, the music can all together and direct the disposition of the ceremony by helping remind mourners of a unique person who had a pleasant, gentle, and loving spirit and has now gone ahead to a far better locale.

On the other hand, music played with a more robust and up-tempo flavor may stir up memories of fun, joviality, and merriment that were shared with someone who made you feel wonderful just by standing in their presence.

Even in instances where The Departed One was not actually a very nice person and we could quite possibly find ourselves more inclined to want to sing, "Ding, Dong, The _____ Is Dead", custom dictates that we should at the very least TRY to look at one thing decent within, about, or around them and echo that in the songs that are decided for this occasion.

Now, When It Comes To Actually Picking And Choosing The Songs:

Most memorial services have spiritual overtones and are conducted in a church or chapel, because even in circumstances where the deceased wasn't very "churchly" , the family often is. Therefore, the time-honored songs chosen for funerals are usually religious or classical, and usually are performed in a solemn and soft manner.

These traditional religious songs are typically hymns or songs that have been passed down through generations and are familiar to people who go to church at least semi-regularly -- like one or two times a month.

Should A Funeral Be "Upbeat"?

The normal Christian-based songs have an underlying word of hope of eternal life which would speak of both the deceased and the mourners at the service, and it is because of that message that Gospel-style Christian songs are so joyful, uplifting, and upbeat. In fact, just pondering the titles alone can make you feel good -- try these: "Blessed Quietness", "I'll Fly Away", "Mansion Over The Hilltop", and, of course, the ever-popular, "Going Up Yonder".

(In case any one of these Gospel titles are not recognizable to you, I've arranged for you to hear a bit of them now -- just meander on over to TheHymns.Net).

These Gospel songs help remind us that death is just a transition from this life to the next, where the bitter tears we shed today due to a temporary loss of companionship will turn to exceeding happiness because of the gain of eternal interrelationship in heaven, so it's quite normal to hear Gospel music played and sung during many funerals today.

Although it is not unusual these days to move away from traditional songs to gratify a wish of The Departed or someone very close to them, it is critical that if you are going to do so you should be sure to verbally or in the obituary pages explain to the congregation why this song is included, especially if it might appear to the average person that it is such a complete deviation from the norm that they would be offended-- thinking that someone is being bad-mannered .

It is also important that you consult with those closest to the deceased if you are aspiring to a more personalized selections of songs over a more traditional set. You may want to ask a spouse or a parent , or a good friend, sister or brother who can suggest songs that the deceased may have loved at earlier points in their life.

Need Music For The "Marches"?

You should also regard that there are slots for three or four more songs in the time of the "funeral marches". There's the march of relatives as they enter the tabernacle, there's another procession when they walk past the coffin, a third one is as they go out of the church, and a fourth may possibly be as the casket is being taken from the church.

Depending on druthers and/or traditions and/or beliefs, these songs can be totally quiet and somber , rousing and celebrating , or anywhere in the middle.

Graveside Music, Yes Or No?

Sometimes, as a final farewell salutation, families may want a family member or friend to play a song or sing at the place of interment.

If there is a non-traditional song that someone close to the deceased wanted done but you felt it questionable for use in the chapel or church service, at this point would be a good place to do it. Otherwise you can get good ideas from the minister administering over the graveside ceremony, or the funeral director, or the music minister for your church. I have been a party to in many services where no music at all was done at the graveside and everyone was OK with it.

I hope this helps,

Pastor Alex
TheHymns.Net
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