Funeral Songs and Music

If you have been tasked with planning a funeral or memorial service, consider using funeral songs and music during your service. Funeral Songs can help sooth grieving friends and family members, and can help mourners convey their feelings for the deceased. Funeral songs and music can come from many different genres of music, including classical, gospel, pop, country, jazz and many more. This Lens gives information on how to incorporate songs and music into your funeral or memorial services and how to select music.

You can use funeral songs and music throughout your funeral or memorial service. Traditional funeral services often use music during the processional (beginning of service) and the recessional (end of service). You can also choose to play specific songs or religious hymns as a part of the service. Consider using a choir, soloist or instrumental ensemble to sing or play a special song or hymn to give your service that special touch. Of course, you can also just play a recording of the music. You can publish lyrics in a funeral program if you would like guests to sing along. If your service is non-traditional or secular, you can music in the background, and as a part of the service. Remember, music should accent your service and not overpower it.