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Music for Funeral

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PlainVanilla · 11/05/2019 20:26

My mother died unexpectedly in her sleep recently. I am in charge of the funeral, most of which has been sorted, but I need a few ideas on the music front.
As she was well past 85 my siblings and I agree that we want a celebration, so no mourning.
I have an idea for the entrance music and we could use the same as our father had for the exit, which was very well received and rather "unusual", but if anyone would be kind enough to make a few suggestions I would be most grateful.

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Frenchfemme · 13/05/2019 21:49

If she liked Eric Clapton, how about “Tears in Heaven “ - the unplugged version is particularly lovely.

friskybivalves · 13/05/2019 21:53

Have you heard Eternal Source of Light Divine byHandel - the version sing by Iestyn Davies accompanied by Alison Balsom on the trumpet? It is lyrical, emotional and has an amazing beauty and clarity.

friskybivalves · 13/05/2019 21:59

There's a lovely video of them recording it on YouTube.

tararabumdeay · 13/05/2019 22:28

The piano coda from Layla (Clapton) is beautiful and had been used for a close friend's funeral.

birdonawire1 · 19/05/2019 10:14

My mother had 'singing in the rain' as she loved this song.

YahBasic · 19/05/2019 10:17

Days by the Kinks

KnittingForMittens · 19/05/2019 10:17

Westlife - See You Again

KnittingForMittens · 19/05/2019 10:20

Mariah and Boyz ll Men - One Sweet Day

zippey · 19/05/2019 10:25

My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
We’ll meet again, don’t know where don’t know when?
Field of gold - Julie something

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