Favorite funeral songs
You're pretty sure of the one that simply must be played, or sung. It instantly conjures up the most meaningful memories and says everything you need to say. How can you do it uniquely? Here are some musical funeral ideas to inspire you.
They're Playing My Song
On the journey to create Great Goodbyes, I’ve sometimes asked people if they have one song, above all others, they’d want played at their funeral. Given a moment to think about thi...
It’s My Funeral. Please Sing And Dance.
In a recent article for the New York Times, contributor Adam Grant introduced us to something called collective effervescence. I loved this phrase the moment I read it. Describing...
Choosing The Right Funeral Tune
When creating a Great Goodbye, the only music that’s inappropriate are tunes that have nothing to do with the one you’re remembering. The music they loved says so much about them –...
A Checklist For Funeral Music
For the right music in the right moments, consider these ideas: When people are arriving: Go for low key, background music. People will be greeting each other, some after a length...
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