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Music for my babys funeral

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sleeppeacefullybabyboy · 03/01/2011 22:12

My baby was stillborn at christmas. My head is in such a bad place and i can hardley think....now i have to arrange his funeral. I am desperatly seeking ideas for songs to play at his funeral. I need to think of a few, i have one which i def want. Can anyone out there give me some suggestions?? i am open to all types of music....anything, im just looking for the most perfect song for my perfect boy, just need a little inspiration....

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meltedmarsbars · 03/01/2011 22:15

So, so sorry, Sad

Do you have other Dc's who mightlike a favourite choice too?

Walking in the air? - the "Snowman" song?

Pie Jesu?

SmokinSanta · 03/01/2011 22:15

I have no suggestions, but just wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss and thinking of you and your family xx

ellenjames · 03/01/2011 22:16

sorry for your loss xx

shufflebum · 03/01/2011 22:16

Sad oh sleeppeacefully I'm so sorry. Can you say what the song is that you are thinking of to give an idea or would you rather not?
Big unmumsnetty hugs x

nigglewiggle · 03/01/2011 22:20

so sorry you are going through this. I hope the funeral will be some comfort for you.

Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton?

shufflebum · 03/01/2011 22:20

Those are good suggestions marsbars, both beautiful songs.

chimchar · 03/01/2011 22:21

I'm so so sorry about your baby boy.

The immediate song that I think of is tears in heaven by Eric Clapton.

There are lots of ladies here who have been where you are and will hold your hand through the dark days. X

SixtyFootDoll · 03/01/2011 22:21

So sorry, think the snowman music is lovely, in fact when I was watching it at Xmas made me fill up as it struck me then it would be such moving song to be played at a funeral.

crystalglasses · 03/01/2011 22:22

Eric Clapton's 'Tears in heaven' is a lovely song. He composed it for his young son who died in a tragic accident. Have a listen on utube.

oh - just noticed nigglewiggle has also suggested it

BikeRunSki · 03/01/2011 22:23

I am so very sorry for your loss.

A couple of years ago, I went to the funeral of my friend's baby who was 2 days old when he died. The music included a song that had been a big hit that summer which had been on the radio a lot when his mum and dad had been painting his nursery. Are there any songs that remind you of your pregnancy with him?

shufflebum · 03/01/2011 22:24

Lullabye (Goodnight my angel) Billy Joel
Beautiful Boy - John Lennon

and would second Tears in Heaven, such an emotional song.

Marjoriew · 03/01/2011 22:27

Do not stand at my graveside and weep by Katherine Jenkins - a lovely song.
So sorry for your loss, OP.

knottyhair · 03/01/2011 22:27

So so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. I can't imagine what you must be going through but I know I've seen other people mention the bereaved parents thread on here, and they could be a real support to you if you wanted to go on there. They may also have some ideas for songs to add the ones already given here. My best friends' baby girl died shortly after birth 5 years ago, and they had Damien Rice "Blower's Daughter" but obviously you might not like this given that you gave birth to a little boy. Thinking of you tonight.

NonnoMum · 03/01/2011 22:29

Thinking of you.
Hope you give your beautiful boy a beautiful funeral.

CuddlyNotFat · 03/01/2011 22:29

Maybe something that you're not likely to hear too often or when you're out & about. I went to my brother's best friend's funeral and they played a couple of songs that have since caught me out of the blue in a shop or at someone's house and it's quite hard to not get upset.

Just a thought. Do take care of yourself. x

BikeRunSki · 03/01/2011 22:30

John Lennon - Beautiful Boy

coldtits · 03/01/2011 22:30

The only song I can think of would be twinkle Twinkle

I'm so sorry for your loss of your son.

pink4ever · 03/01/2011 22:31

So sorry for your terrible loss.Wheh I lost my 1st son I played 2 songs over and over again-the Eva Cassidy version of Over the Rainbow and Debussys Claire de lune(still my favourite piece of music).Hope you find something that will perhaps give you some comfort when you listen to it again in future.

plumviolet · 03/01/2011 22:33

Godspeed (sweet dreams) - the Dixie chicks. I am so sorry Xxx

shufflebum · 03/01/2011 22:37

An awful thing to have to google but hope it might help
Borrowed Angels by Kristin Chenoweth

You Raised Me Up by Josh Grobin

Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton

In The Arms of An Angel by Sarah McClachlan

In My Daughter's Eyes by Martina McBride

Baby Mine by Bette Midler

When The River Meets The Sea by John Denver and The Muppets

God's Will by Martina McBride

Goodnight My Angel by Billy Joel

Come Some Rainy Day by Wynonna Judd

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

One More Day by Diamond Rio

He's My Son by Mark Schultz

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep by Twila Paris

Come Sail Away from Pirates of The Caribbean

My Immortal by Evanescenes

Forever Young by Rod Stewart

Hope this helps x

Imarriedafrog · 03/01/2011 22:38

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PictureThis · 03/01/2011 22:45

Over the the Rainbow

I'm so very sorry for you loss.

PictureThis · 03/01/2011 22:51

Another beautiful song is Josh Groban 'To Where You Are', lovely words.

frozenfestiveflo · 03/01/2011 22:54

I am so sorry for your loss.

For our little boy who was also born asleep we had fields of gold by eva cassidy, an enya track and the perfect Godspeed by the Dixie Chicks.

:(
xxx

CottageFrog · 03/01/2011 22:55

Sorry to hear about your baby. How about some lullabies, sorry if spelling is incorrect for that.