Funeral Songs and music play a very important role in funeral and memorial services. Music can help sooth grieving friends and family, and can also help communicate feelings about their loved one that may be difficult to express. Almost all types of funerals and memorials, including traditional, religious and secular services use some form of music during the ceremony.

Funeral Songs can be chosen from many different genres, including classical, religious, gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, pop and rock and roll. There are several websites that have listings of songs appropriate for funerals, which are categorized by genre, and even by relationship to the deceased. Many of these sites will let you hear a sample of the song, and may even provide lyrics.

Here are a few tips for selecting and using funeral songs and music:

• Consult family members and friends to help get an idea of what songs you may want to use.  Family members and friends may have special insight about musical preferences of the deceased.
• Do not overuse music, instead use it to accent the service.
• Consult the internet for funeral song suggestions, lyrics and to hear samples of songs.  If you have time, review the lyrics of the selected songs to ensure that they are appropriate for the service.
  
• Once you have determined which songs you may want to include, have family members review them.  If the service is held in a church, consider having church officials review your selections.
• For a more personal touch, consider using live singers, choirs or musicians to render the musical selections.
• Encourage guest to join in singing by publishing lyrics in funeral programs or memorial service bulletins.

With a little effort, you can make a memorable and fitting service by using funeral songs and music to personalize your service, and make it special.