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Not meaning to be morbid and I hope you won’t take it that way but

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nanna8 Thu 18-Mar-21 10:22:14

I love the singing but the service I went to today didn’t have any, just music. The church I go to is into singing, though.

fourormore Thu 18-Mar-21 10:21:54

I don't think you're being morbid at all nanna8 It is so sensible to sort these things out while we are able to than leave it to a distressed family.
When my late Mum was alive she and I knew that as far as my siblings were concerned - the shorter and cheaper the better and Mum knew she wanted a traditional religious funeral,
Together, we sorted her favourite hymns and readings and completed her Order of Service. We also completed mine at the same time - I'm not planning on going anywhere soon but who knows!
When Mum's time came the funeral directors and Priest had Mum's order of service and there was no trouble from siblings!
My AC knew how much it helped me when Mum died and are delighted to know that when the time comes they don't have to worry.
I won't name them in case they are favourites of other people but I know that there a couple of more modern hymns that I just cannot stand so planning well ahead is strongly recommended!

Shinamae Thu 18-Mar-21 10:19:02

I am having a Pure cremation so there will be no music, no service of any kind however I have left a CD with three songs on that I would like my children to listen...

Blossoming Thu 18-Mar-21 10:16:43

My funeral is planned ready for when it finally happens but there will be no singing. I have chosen the music ?

GrannyGravy13 Thu 18-Mar-21 10:15:02

Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum, I decided on this when I was fourteen years old and haven’t changed my mind in 49 years!

Marydoll Thu 18-Mar-21 10:13:59

I have already written my list of funeral hymns and readings for my family. DH and I have totally different tastes!

nanna8 Thu 18-Mar-21 10:12:36

Have you a particular song or hymn you would like to be sung at your funeral?
I went to a dear friend’s funeral today and one of her songs was ‘I’m strictly a Female Female’ which was unusual but kind of fitted her. I am more traditional and would like ‘It is right with my soul’ or perhaps,‘When you walk through the Storm’.