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It is inspiring to hear the rehearsal of a life well-lived, but almost without exception it has been the music (hymns and songs) that touched me most profoundly and comforted me at funerals. Just let the music start and healing tears come easily.
My wife and I have assisted with music at funerals for most of our married lives. It got to be such a frequent thing a few years ago that we made our own 'funeral hymnal' for prelude/postlude use. The hymns are arranged by key, so that you can easily chain them together, and include LDS hymns as well as some old Protestant stand-by's.
1 lut 2018 · Music for funerals might include prelude music, an opening hymn, special musical selections, a closing hymn, and postlude music. Simple hymns and other songs with gospel messages are most appropriate for these occasions. Opening and closing hymns are usually sung by the congregation.
By: Old LDS Hymnals Topics: Atonement…, Christ, Death/Funeral, Easter, Judging/Justice, Love, Plan of…, Resurrection, Sacrament, Sacrifice, Savior…, Piano, Simplified Arrangement…
Music should be used at the beginning of the service prior to the opening prayer and possibly after the invocation also, as in our Sunday meetings. The closing portion of the funeral likewise should follow our customary pattern of having a final musical number immediately before the concluding prayer.
3 sie 2016 · Create a Funeral Committee. The bishop or Relief Society president should not attempt to plan and organize the funeral proceedings by themselves. The funeral experience creates high emotions for the family of the decedent and the funeral experience should be a positive experience for them.
Gospel songs for funeral and memorial services can change the mood of the occasion and kindle a sense of hope, comfort, and peace during a difficult time. Here’s a list of 60 of the best gospel songs to include in a service.
