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Leading hymns at a funeral service

24/6/2022

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Most of the funerals we sing at include some hymns. We’ve found that wherever a funeral is held, may find hymns as a source of great comfort, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they wish to sing themselves. 
We often see a church full of mourners with only about ten people actually singing the hymns.
That’s nothing to worry about, because there are all sorts of reasons people don’t or won’t sing:

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Funeral singing and face masks: can you spot the difference in sound?

24/3/2021

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It is still mandatory to wear a mask in a place of worship, along with cinemas, galleries and museums (and may be for some time). (2)

At Singers for Funerals, we decided to do our own tests to determine if wearing a cloth face covering / face mask would in any way affect:
  • our ability to sing
  • the clarity and volume of our voices
(We use the term ‘face mask’ to cover all kinds of face coverings that are neither a tied scarf nor medical grade PPE.)

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What music do you choose for a funeral

1/8/2019

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Music at a funeral service is often one of the first things to be discussed, as music has a great effect on people’s emotions.

Choosing music for a funeral can seem a daunting task, as you can have almost any type of music you wish at a funeral. Don’t feel pressured by this thought. Take time to consider if the deceased had favourite songs, hymns or instrumental music they loved. These pieces of music would add a greater meaning to the service, rather than just the first thing that come to mind.

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Catholic funeral masses: why we don’t sing the responses

29/5/2019

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At Singers for Funerals, we often sing for Catholic funerals, including both simple and full mass services. Indeed, soprano Toni is the soloist of choice for several Catholic churches in Hampshire, and in particular the Southampton/Portsmouth areas.

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New music for 2018

21/8/2018

 
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So far this year we've sung over 100 individual songs and hymns for funerals, burials and memorials services.

​As you would expect, this total includes some of the most popular items, including:

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Live music or recorded music: which is best?

31/7/2018

 
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When you’re organising a funeral, there isn’t always a lot of time to investigate lots of options for the service. So, you (and many families like you) may not even realise you can have live music at a funerals service. And that applies to the songs you and your loved one enjoyed, not just the hymns.

So, why would you choose to have live music? Here’s five reasons that families have told us.

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A Cathedral, Two Crems and a Cemetery

26/6/2018

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​Singing at funerals across southern England does ensure we sing in many different types of venues. The contrast in venues is sometimes very marked, but as professional opera singers we're able adjust our voices to suit each venue accordingly.

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Funeral Music During Lent

21/2/2017

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Graveside singing the answer for catholic funerals in Lent

An issue that has come to light is if a funeral takes place during Lent, some priests have insisted there's no music at all in the church. 

(This is what caused me to do the investigation and call the Catholic Church to get a definite answer).

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Senza Catene / Unchained Melody

15/11/2016

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Unchained Melody was originally written for ‘Unchained’, a 1954 movie about life in prison. In the movie an inmate sings about time passing so slowly when you’re locked up wanting to be with the girl you love.  

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A sleeper of a funeral song.

12/9/2016

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This song has surprised us by being a popular request for funerals. Not usual for opera.
Lascia ch'io pianga (Let me weep)

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