Funeral Songs

[geordie]

Has anyone noticed that lots of people are choosing songs from thier fav. artists instead of sticking to trad. hyms.for thier funeral. This got me thinking what songs i would pick when the time comes.At the moment it would be Ill never know followed by if i can dream,then to send them out rocking blue moon of kentucky.Remember if you dont sort this out before you go somebody might pick a song by cliff etc. to send you on your way. :angry: something to think about :supriced: :D :

[howardrobardhughes]

In the Garden...
Danny Boy....
An Evening Prayer...
and finally..
"Where No One Stands Alone" (2/16/77 Montgomery,Alabama soundboard)

TCB
Wade

[Liverbobs]

I've told my wife to play My Way and Bridge Over Troubled Water followed by an announcement by the vicar when I'm being carried out of the church "Ladies & Gentlemen, Andrew Has left the building" !! :) :)

[carolynlm]

I've told my family that I want 'A Little less Conversation' played as they are wheeling in my coffin. I was always one to make an entrance.
On a more serious note I would like 'Farther Along' played at some time, and probably 'You'll Never Walk Alone'....

[EAP_2005]

I'd choose Elvis' 1974 Grammy award winning version of 'How Great Thou Art' from the Memphis show - it has to include the reprise as well! :D

[Albert]

A few years ago I had my own CD shop. During that time I was the supplier of music for the local cemetary. The person in charge of music told me that Elvis was requested very frequently to be played during the ceremony.

When I'm dead, I'd like songs like 'In The Garden', 'Stand By Me', 'Amazing Grace' and 'Danny Boy'. I haven't decided exactly yet, but I think I'll have plenty years to decide :D

[elvis1970nl]

An American Trilogy, that's the one for me. And it was used on diffrent ocassions already by family.

[Mez]

my best friend has left explicit instructions with me that we've to put her ashes into a rocket and explode it over glasgow to Barber's Adagio for Strings! :blink: ......I just hope I go before her!!!!!.....at my funeral I want Bridge Over Troubled Water and You'll Never Walk Alone played- that should get them all reaching for their hankeys :P

[Cherokee]

Hmmm :hmm: , hope it's still a long ways off, but of Elvis I'd like "Farther Along" and "My Way" to be played and probably "Amazing Grace" as well.
And I've always liked "The Rose" by Bette Midler..... :worthy:

[Elvisgirl]

An American Trilogy for sure

[David]

"The Last Farewell" has the perfect title, otherwise the lyrics don't really fit.
"I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs" woulf fit, but maybe it's too much uptempo for a funeral.

So I would also go for "How Great Thou Art", "His Hand In Mine", "Stand By Me" or maybe "Reach Out To Jesus".

Hmm, :hmm: , "Milky White Way" would be nice. It's not too sad.

[Scottishthistle]

"its over" :blink: and "How great thou art" :'(

[Paulie1971]

At my moms funeral last May 2004 'Mama liked the roses' was played. That was a very emotional moment

[EP4MEUK]

I have to say that it would and will be "Memories" the words for me say it all, I want this song at the end of my last farewell but would like "Welcome to my World" when everyone arrives at the chapel. My song I want my children to remember me with is "I 'll remember you"


I'll remember you
Long after this endless summer has gone
I'll be lonely oh so lonely
Living only to remember you

I'll remember too
Your voice as soft as the warm summer breeze
Your sweet laughter, mornings after
Ever after, I'll remember you

To your arms someday I'll return to stay
Till then I will remember too
Every bright start we made wishes upon
Love me always, promise always
Oooh, you'll remember too

I'll remember you

[AKing]

I have a CD already made (just in case)...The songs are :
I'll remember you (Elvis)
I'm leavin' (Elvis)
Mine (sung by me to my girl) if she outlives me..It's our song!

I think any Elvis fan whether religious or NOT should have Elvis played as they make their final journey!
A King

[boogie]

here's my list, not everything is Elvis :'( Sorry

You'll never walk alone
I'll remember you
His hand in mine
One (U2)

[Sonny]

Ah, finally, a really cheerful topic! :D

At the funeral of my grandmother we had "Stand By Me" , which is a beautiful and sweet song...

So I guess I would go for that one too.

And after that just tear the place up with "Promised Land" (the title seems suitable enough! ;) )

Sonny

[NightRider]

There are a few that spring to mind....most have already been mentioned........

I would add...Until its time for you to go and For Ol' Times Sake

[yiddle yisa]

I've told my wife to play My Way and Bridge Over Troubled Water followed by an announcement by the vicar when I'm being carried out of the church "Ladies & Gentlemen, Andrew Has left the building" !! :) :)

I like that! Very well thought!

I'd have to choose "He Touched Me" & "Amazing Grace" the way Elvis sang them!

Sincerly, Yiddle Yisa (h)

[mn-designs]

I have 3 songs that must be played, if the day comes..

1: For ol' time sake
2: Sweet, sweet spirit ( i just love this song so much)
3: A portrait of my love (sung by Rene froger, this is in my opnion one of the best songs ever written)
For those who don't now this song, here are the lyrics:

There could never be

a portrait of my love

For nobody could paint a dream

You will never see

a portrait of my love

for miracles are never seen



Anyone who sees her

soon forgets the Mona Lisa

It would take I know a Michael Angelo

and he would need the glow of dawn

that paints the sky above

to try and paint a portrait of my love



It would take I know a Michael Angelo

and he would need the glow of dawn

that paints the sky above

to try and paint a portrait of my love

to try and paint a portrait of my love

a portrait

[P.S. Annie]

I've told my family that I want 'A Little less Conversation' played as they are wheeling in my coffin. I was always one to make an entrance.
On a more serious note I would like 'Farther Along' played at some time, and probably 'You'll Never Walk Alone'....


That's my choice to Carolyn, You'll never walk alone (version from Stand by me Cd) and I would go for If I can dream

[P.S. Annie]

here's my list, not everything is Elvis :'( Sorry

You'll never walk alone
I'll remember you
His hand in mine
One (U2)

I have With or Without on my list from U2

[richardo316]

the songs i would pick are how greqat thou art to start it all off.we call on him would be a nice filler and wile they weel me to my final resting place why not i've got a feeling in my body.

[Lonniebealestreet]

Lots of great choices already made here.

One I would strongly consider is If We Never Meet Again. It's certainly appropriate for that kind of occasion, and especially touching, having been given the Elvis treatment. Just beautiful.

Soon we'll come to the end of life's journey
And perhaps never meet anymore
Till we gather in heaven's bright city
Far away on that beautiful shore

If we never meet again this side of heaven
As we struggle through this world and its strife
There's another meeting place somewhere in heaven
By the side of the river of life

Where the charming roses bloom forever
And where separations come no more
If we never meet again this side of heaven
I will meet you on that beautiful shore

[ComeBackChick]

LONG BLACK LIMOUSINE!


(or is that to obvious?) :hmm: :blush:

[Steve]

If I go the song for ol times sake will be played

Before you go walk out on me
Take a look around tell me what you see
Here I stand like an open book
Is there something here you might have overlooked
'Cause it would be a shame if you should leave
And find that freedom ain't what you thought it would be

The years we had were not all bad
In fact I know the good outweighed the bad
Now you say that you've grown tired
You want to be by yourself a while
It would be a shame if you should go
And find that freedom was a long, long time ago

I know that you can't stand the chains that bind you
They just keep on drivin' us apart
You could go where I could never find you
But could you go far enough to get away from your heart

So one more time, for ol' times sake
Come and lay your head upon my chest
Please don't throw this moment away
We can forget the bad and take the best
If you don't have nothing left to say
Let me hold you one more time for ol' times sake

If you don't have nothing left to say
Let me hold you one more time for ol' times sake
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

[geordie]

about time there was some fun threads on here :lol:


ive changed my funeral songs to------
AMERICAN TRILOGY ( when ALL the people come in )

IF I CAN DREAM (DURING THE SERVICE:'( )

BLUE MOON OF KENTUCKY ( WHEN THEY ALL LEAVE FOR THE PUB :supriced:)

[riley]

you'll never walk alone

[May]

I agree with you Riley. Plus I would like Just Pretend, How Great Thou Art and maybe also If I Can Dream.

[memphis flash]

I have selected Burning Love as my coffin goes in for cremation!! After all it is but a body and you gotta have a sense of humour at the darkest moments!!!

[Diane]

Yup, that would definitely be mine too Lonnie. If We Never Meet Again. I plan on meeting all my loved ones on that beautiful shore (pets included). :)


Diane

[spanish eyes]

This is certainly food for thought Geordie

The songs I would choose are:-

How Great Thou Art (my fave gospel song) (before the service)
Today, Tomorrow and Forever (its a special song to me) (during the service)
Forget Me Never (this song I would dedicate to all my family, friends and my soul mate) (after the service)

If I should go, forget me never
Please say that you'll remember me
I pray the dreams we share together
Will shine on in your memory

Each time a star falls out of heaven
It leaves the sky a deeper blue
So if we part, forget me never
And don't forget my love for you
And don't forget my love for you

[EnigmaticSun]

One I would strongly consider is If We Never Meet Again.

Yes, I can grasp the fascination. It's the kind of song I'd want. Beautiful lyrics; it's so real concerning earthy life, yet peaceful in it's expectation for life eternal.

[riley]

forget me never is also a very good choice

[poormansgold]

Well Play Few Elvis Songs atTwo Funerals In my life time
first one was my grandma funeral, I play In The Garden, How Great Thou Art
At My Step- Father 's Funeral, I Play Peace In The valley and Take My Hand, Precious Lord and You’ll Never Walk Alone
I pick Peace In The Valley because He Was A Peaceful Man in Life
for My Funeral
I want is
If I Can Dream
Peace In THe Valley
and this sound weird to you guys and Ladies "Polk Salad Annie"

Tom

[Lisarose]

Another list, goodie! (y)
1. Mama Like the Roses
2. Milky White Way
3. Bridge over Troubled Water (Cause I love this sung by Elvis)
4. Peace In the Valley (ditto)
5. Clean Up Your Own Backyard (you gotta know my family!)
6. Miracle of the Rosary (cause I'm catholic, & with my family, there has to be at least one religious/church sounding song)
My list will be a long one - so hopefully, no one will get up & talk!:lmfao:

[Tommy]

Shake, Rattle & Roll(y) I'm going out with a bang:lol:

[riley]

:lmfao::lmfao:

[Diane]

Tommy..................:lol:.........(y)


Diane

[elvis fan 1976]

I would let them play every song on my ipod :P but if i had to pick one id let them play American Trilogy

[Jailhouse-Rocker]

dear me guys well done on this most cheerful of topics! :lmfao:

i'm not going to say mine as i will jinx myself if i do :D but i would like to say that you guys have all picked some really beautiful songs :)

[elvisia]

Hmmm, I never really thought about that, but now I`m going to think about it....my famely know about me and Elvis ofcause,lol, but...well, I better make the choises my self....just to get it right(they don`t know all the songs after all, not the way I do anyway)

Will be thinking about it....:hmm:
Elvisia

Well, I`ve thought about it, and....my choises are

You`ll never walk alone
Help me
If that isn`t love
Somebody bigger than you and I
My way(Elvis in concert)
His hand in mine

Could easily pick more, but I don`t think they will play them all after all, so just these.....(wrote them down, hope it`ll be a long time before they are beeing played in church)
Elvisia

[SeeSeeRider777]

When my casket would be entering I would have them play Also Sprach Zarathustra. Then Lead Me, Guide Me. (He touched me, what a great album.) And I would have them say when the casket leaves Ladies and Gentlemen Joe has left the building.

[jon_burrows]

I have four songs in mind, they are:

1) Peace In The Valley

2) Memories

3) We Can Make The Morning

4) If I Can Dream

[President Presley]

Thanks for this topic. My family might pick "Wooden Heart" as my funeral song
so I'll talk to them this weekend!

[hcvegas]

"What Now My Love" and played at full blast. Great topic!

[Miss Clawdy]

....."Ladies & Gentlemen, Andrew Has left the building"

That's a great one :D(y), I think I will steal it from you if you don't mind :D, I will replace Andrew with Tina :lol:
For the songs it will definitely be 'American Trilogy', 'I'll Never Walk Alone' with reprise, 'Life' and others I haven't decided yet, maybe something to make them smile again....:hug:
And I've instructed my daughter in case I would be in a coma or something similar, she must make sure that I can listen to Elvis 24/7 :D

[Raised on Rock]

Shake, Rattle & Roll(y) I'm going out with a bang:lol:

Yeah! You got the right attitude Tommy!

My choice for the journey has always been sun single Mystery Train.