Dear grandma
The days at the lake will remain forever in my memory.
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Music
Enriching a farewell ceremony with music is very popular and gives the farewell a very personal touch. The script of the farewell ceremony must be coordinated with the celebrants and musicians/singers. Music is often played from a CD.
How do I find singers and musicians for the funeral service?
If no one from the personal circle of family or friends is available for a musical performance and the deceased was not an active member of a music society, choir or other musical club, the following suggestions should be considered: Live music, choir, singing or instruments such as pan flute, harp, flute, trumpet, piano, organ, hand or mouth organ, etc. Your funeral director will provide you with a list of tried and tested soloists and singers who charge very different fees.
Do you have any tips on what music can help people cope with their grief?
The music that the deceased loved is often chosen. Or the song that you particularly like is played. The mourners are sometimes surprised by the pieces of music that are played. While listening to the music, there are always reflective moments to remember the deceased.
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How to find singers, musicians for the funeral service?
If you celebrate in a church setting, they ask the responsible pastor. If they prefer a “free ceremony,” ask the funeral speaker(s). It can also be someone from your personal circle or from the circle of the deceased person. Yodel club, church choir, men’s choir, gospel choir, ACapella choir or musicians that are hired.
On online platforms you can find musicians* who provide an offer for funeral services.
Do you have any tips on what music might help in coping with grief?
With music, emotions can be awakened. Grieving people need different channels to give space to their grief, music is one possible channel. What music speaks to you in grief is very individual. Music that the deceased person enjoyed listening to or your own favorite music, songs about saying goodbye or a classic piece of funeral music.