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How To Select Funeral Service Music
The song selection in a memorial service is an important decision. This is because the songs will set the mood for the entire service. Since there are no set songs which one is required to play, it is entirely up to the family members of the deceased to choose the funeral music to be played. A few tips will help you come up with a playlist.
If there will be a religious service, find out if there are any guidelines you are supposed to follow. Check with a clergy member or anyone else who is in charge of the ceremony, so as to avoid playing songs that may be offensive to some people. You can also ask them to give you some guidelines of what is appropriate.
Consider the wishes of the deceased person. If they had said which songs they would like to be played during their burial service, honor their wishes. Also, keep in mind what their favorite songs were or which artists they liked. Include these song selections in the playlist.
Research and find some appropriate songs that can be played at a memorial service. Check online to see if there are any suggestions that you like. Also, talk to a professional DJ or anyone who is well informed about music and seek their advice. You can also check hymn books for song choice ideas.
You can have live performances or recorded songs played. Whichever option you go for, make the necessary arrangements to ensure that everything is ready on time. If you are hiring a band, DJ, choir or instrumentalists, listen to their previous recordings first. This will help you know if they will do a good job or not.
When choosing funeral music, listen to the songs first so as to be sure that they are appropriate. Review the lyrics of the song. This will help you avoid any potentially embarrassing situations. The songs chosen should offer comfort to the family and friends of the deceased.
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