Funeral Music

What immediately came to mind at the mention of Matt Munro was 'Softly as I leave you'

Not terribly jolly though.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=lQR5iDsuud8

I love Matt Munroe. I am listening to him singing Love Story just now. Such a wonderful voice and so many beautiful songs.
There are lots of choices of music on Spotify, if you have access to it.
Good luck with your search. ?

My mum went in to Glenn Miller and the last song was 'Goodnight Sweetheart' this was song that her father had sung to her when she was a little girl. She was also 93 when she died 2 years ago.

We had Matt Munro softly as I leave you for my dear father aged 90 back in October. The words were perfect for the occasion. I play it often at home, singing along and crying too.

This is beautiful

m.youtube.com/watch?v=RYypmgIYOVQ

Unforgettable by Nat King Cole?

We'll Meet Again by Vera Lynn?

Pachelbel's Canon is a good reflective piece, as is Lachrymosa from Mozart's Requiem.

I'm having a full Verdi Requiem ( as long as I die soon, so my musical friends are still alive!)

I am also having this favourite from the Saw Doctors.

youtu.be/10xkw8slmso

The words are lovely.

( Though I fear there will be sniggering at the line where it says I want " somewhere warm" ! )

Hymns need to well known by those present ideally so folk actually sing.King of love my shepherd is or Make me a channel of your peace perhaps. Hope it all goes smoothly Kitty.

Nimrod is so moving.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=NhnMd1Jl7SA

What a wonderful world- Louis Armstrong
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CWzrABouyeE

I'm not religious but many of my family are and this hymn is well loved among them.

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I've had to help organise several funerals unfortunately.

I want Be Not Afraid for mine

For my parents, we had a quiet peace to welcome folks, two or three very familiar hymns which everyone present knew and sing along to and a bouncy Glenn Millar as we left. My parents had religious ceremonies as they'd wishes, both my parents law had humanist services. Sending love kitty, I'm sure you will bring it all together x

So do I Aggie, but I can't hear it without howling. I had it at my mum's funeral.

The party's over, it's time to call it a day, Doris Day.
I'll be seeing you. I like Bing Crosby's version.

Abide with Me still chokes me, and it's one that people often know.

None of them very jolly though! I've got my thinking cap on now.

Oh, yes, I love Here I am, Lord (*baubles*' link).

Amazing grace.

We were at a crematorium funeral recently when "Pie Jesu" by Lloyd Webber was played before the service and it was really lovely and very peaceful. I agree with mumofmadboys that the hymns need to be well known. Abide With Me or the 23rd psalm to Crimond are both known as funeral hymns, possibly because they are well known.

Best wishes for the funeral, kittylester; I hope you find that it helps you.

It is so distressing and difficult making all the arrangements. Kitty, I am sure your mum will be looking down on you and be proud of you.

Ah but we won't hear it Marydoll !

Just back from a funeral , very sobering . I hope all goes well for you Kitty, xxx

Aggie, my children have different ideas for my funeral hymns, but that's for another day.

My lot will probably ignore all I say ! I have already been told Funerals are for the consolation of the living !

In heavenly love abiding has a swing to it that makes it easy to sing and I love the positive words.
Also love the New World Symphony for the reflective piece.

I want the Sanctus from Verdi' requiem

For my mother we had her favourite, the grand march from Aida

I'm requesting Mozart's Lachrymosa but I could end up with Fat Bottomed Girls by Queen!
I won't care will I?