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Understanding The Basics Of Lyrics For A Funeral
Funeral lyrics are generally designed to be sung. Because this will be an important part of the ceremony, organizers should look through a number of different reference materials until they find something that they are happy with. Old books will yield many different kinds of riches.
If people are looking for truly emotional lyrics, nothing beats the emotions of Beatles songs. John Lennon and McCartney wrote hundreds of songs together during the 1960s. Many of these songs are still considered the greatest ever written. Some of the words can be used in ceremonies to honor loved ones.
Hymns are a bit different than pop songs but can still be used. In fact, many hymns have religious overtones that often deal with the supernatural. By looking through old hymnbooks, organizers should be able to come up with a few different elegies or dirges that will work quite well.
Classical music should not be ignored either. Many classical symphonies, in fact, were originally written as requiems. Bach and Mozart wrote several such works, and these still retain their beauty today. They can be brought out and used during modern funerals without too much trouble.
Poems can also be quite nicely used. Many of the world's most famous poets are often invoked during somber ceremonies. Robert Frost, for example, wrote a serious of lovely poems that are dedicated to the beauty of nature. If the deceased had an affinity for nature, than a Frost poem would be appropriate for the occasion.
In the end, funeral lyrics should be checked out carefully before they are finally chosen. Once organizers have a general idea of what they want, the can move forward with the plans. Family members and friends might be asked to help make a final decision so that everyone is happy with what has been chosen.
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