The choice of music at a funeral service is a very personal one. You may wish to include pieces by your loved one’s favourite artist, a piece to help those present reflect on their loss, or a piece that brings back memories of happier times.
It is now common to include a piece of music as processional music at the start of the service and as recessional music as people leave. A live performance, for example from a singer, choir or band is also becoming increasingly common.
Your funeral director, minister or funeral celebrant can support you in making arrangements for your chosen music.
Many families opting for a traditional funeral service select 2 or 3 favourite hymns to be sung by the congregation at the funeral. Many churches, chapels and crematoria provide hymn books for this, or hymn words can be printed in your order of service.
Many local crematoria use the Obitus music system, you can browse their music and hymn library via the link below.
