Funeral Songs

[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?)

[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


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 )

[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!
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!

[Tommy]

Shake, Rattle & Roll I'm going out with a bang

[riley]

[Diane]

Tommy...........................


Diane

[elvis fan 1976]

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