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Tips For Modern Funeral 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.
Take into consideration the song choices that the deceased like. You can add them to the playlist. You can also add songs from artists that they liked. If the deceased had many any special requests before they died, try and incorporate the songs into the program.
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.
Scrutinize the song selection before the day of the memorial service. This will ensure that no offensive songs are played during the service. Check out the song lyrics to know what a specific song is talking about. Aim to provide comfort and encouragement to the bereaved through the funeral music you select.
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