VonNoble Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 As a "no" denominational church we are asked to provide a wideselection of musical hymns and songs (especially at funerals)There are two songs that are requested frequently for funerals...How Great Thou Art ...and Amazing Grace.....We also have done spiritual retreats and we offer - again - depending on thegroup, a wide sampling of church music (and sometimes not at all church music)It is always good to invite the views of others to enrich our own.Which hymn (song) do you find to be the most spiritual moving (and if the artist makes the song - which artist(s) - are "the best" for that musical selection)You choice can be traditional (the most requested variety we have) but maybe something new and fresh is good for us to take a look at as well.ThanksVon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrDevon Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 It depends on where the service is leading us, but one of my new favorites is "You are God Alone (Not a god)" by Billy and Cindy Foote © 2004 Billy Foote Music / Integrity's Hosanna! Music CCLI Song # 4243463. The message in the lyrics is great for services focused on Christian teachings that there is only one God, and we are not to follow Man-made deities.Another by the same artist is "You are my King (Amazing Love)". © 1996 worshiptogether.com songs. CCLI Song #2456623. It has a similar message to Amazing Grace, without the funeral association many make.I am biased towards both of these pieces because I sing them in Sign Language as part of my church worship team, while the other members of the team do English Vocals (I can't take credit for the idea. Sweet Honey in the Rock has been doing it for 40 years, now.) These songs have a powerful message that renders beautifully in the visual form that Sign gives it. Even non-signers often say they are moved by watching these songs signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atwater Vitki Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 I heard awhile back at a friends funeral....I don't think there was a dry eye in the gathering...it was played on a loop while the attendees viewed the open casket.I will def use it at my next funeral because of the feelings it instills.Blessings of Peace,Here is a bio on the musician, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 They're not hymns, but several of the tracks from the Osibisa album Woyaya are quite spiritual and uplifting in tone. I'm thinking particularly of Woyaya itselfWe are going, heaven knows where we are going,We'll know we're there.We will get there, heaven knows how we will get there,We know we will.It will be hard we knowAnd the road will be muddy and rough,But we'll get there, heaven knows how we will get there,We know we will.We are going, heaven knows where we are going,We'll know we're therebut also of Beautiful Seven and Spirit Up Above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Kaman Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I have left instructions for Simon and Garfunkel's "Greatest Hits" album be played while the children and grandchildren sit around the table, drinking beverages of their choice and tell lies about what a wonderful person I am/was. Otherwise, I am to be cremated as soon as my body can be legally released for such purposes. No services, just Simon and Garfunkel, drinks and lies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BpCorey Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I have heard this at funerals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianna Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) The funerals I usually conduct are for non-religious, unaffiliated families who don't want to bring in some pastor from an unknown church.That doesn't necessarily mean they don't want some sort of spiritual service, so here are a few I've used over the years :We’ll Meet Again - Vera LynnIf We Ever Meet Again This Side Of Heaven - Johnny CashO Love That Will Not Let Me Go - Indelible Grace MusicOne Sweet Day – Mariah Carey & Boyz II MenWhen I Get Where I’m Going – Brad Paisley & Dolly Parton And one of my personal favorites:Circle of Life – Elton JohnThey are all "You-Tube-able" with lyrics.P.S.Btw, Al, I've added your violin solo to my already extensive list - that haunting tune has stuck in my head for days! Edited September 1, 2013 by Dianna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BrDevon Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I had almost forgotten this song, but I saw it on a TV show yesterday. I can easily see it at a funeral:Art Garfunkel -All I Know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan56 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Not a song, but sort of a rap; https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=568923169840823 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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