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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:
  • Many people think they can’t sing well, so they don’t want to spoilt the singing
  • People from other faiths may know a different tune or words
  • Funerals are very emotional events, and it’s difficult to sing when you’re upset or on the verge of tears
  • Younger mourners who didn’t have regular school assembly may not even know hymns at all

These are many of the reasons families ask us to come and lead the hymns, to provide a strong voice singing with confidence and clarity that others can follow.

The blog continues on our main site covering:
  • Different tunes for hymns
  • Same tune, different words
  • Who allows what
  • What hymns to choose

Read the full blog here at Singers for Funerals
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