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“Poems and Readings for Funerals and Memorials” by Luisa Moncada
Consider a copy for your personalized celebration
As more and more people opt to create their own personalized celebration in memory of a lost loved one, the need for material from which to create an inspiring memorial event continues to grow. Yet, there has traditionally been a … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Bob Dylan Funeral Poem, Death is Not the End By Bob Dylan, Eulogies, Funeral Lyrics, Funeral Poems, Funeral Prayers, Funeral Readings, Funeral Sayings, John F. Kennedy Memorial, Memorial lyrics, Memorial Poems, Memorial Prayers, Memorial Readings, Memorial Sayings, Rosa Parks Eulogy By Oprah Winfrey
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“Ol’ Man River” by The Beach Boys
The vocal version of the Beach Boys song is a calming, stripped-down version of a classic that makes a beautiful memorial song
No group harmonizes as well as the Beach Boys, whose songs have become American treasures thanks to their delicate and complex vocal arrangements. While the ‘Boys’ may be best known for hits like “God Only Knows” and “Good Vibrations,” their take … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Beach Boy Vocals, Beach Boys, Death, Funeral Song, Memorial lyrics, Memorial Music, Memorial Song, Ol' Man River
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“Orpheo” by Andrew Bird
A folk song that channels Greek myth to explore music and loss
Andrew Bird’s “Orpheo” looks at untimely loss and the power of music through a famous Greek myth. Orpheus was the master musician among all men; he could influence trees, stones and streams. No one could resist his lyre and voice, … Continue reading
“Hey Hey My My”, by Neil Young
He sings that once you're gone, you can't come back
We all know rock and roll can never die and we can count on Neil Young to employ his wonderful lyrics to speak to us about the important things in life — including death. A classic icon of the Boomer … Continue reading
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Tagged Funeral Music, Funeral Song List, Funeral Song Lyrics, Funeral Songs, Hey Hey My My, Lyrics for Memorial Service, Memorial lyrics, Memorial Music, Most Popular Funeral Songs, Neil Young, Neil Young Lyrics, Neil Young Songs, Our Beautiful Funeral Music, Popular Funeral Songs, Song Lyrics
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Our Beautiful Funeral Music: “Shine On (There’s Another Day After Tomorrow)”, by Soundtrack of Our Lives
An original, hopeful look on recovery from grief
For another entry in our series on beautiful funeral music and songs on death, here, Swedish rock band The Soundtrack of Our Lives here performs “Shine On (There’s Another Day After Tomorrow)”, a rousing, hopeful song on death that urges … Continue reading
“Videotape,” by Radiohead
"When I'm at the pearly gates, this will be on my videotape"
I’ve always been of the opinion that the last song on an album holds a special significance. An artist will usually leave the listener with a parting shot– a summation, perhaps, of the album’s themes, or some poignant words of … Continue reading
