Funeral Music and Memorial Music

Paul Alexander is a singer / song writter artist who has shared his music and message of hope throughout the United States and Canada.

His recordings are resource tools being utilized by Church Groups, Funeral Homes, Hospices, and Hospitals as well as bereavement support groups and individual caregivers.

Paul's contemporary style combined with his compassionate lyrics and compelling vocal delivery touch the heart and soul of the listener and provide healing to all.

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The Funeral Music Library Is a music data base of funeral music and memorial music, funeral songs in many styles, including rock, country, folk, pop, as well as gospel and classic hymns. You can listen to funeral music online and make your selections, then, if desired, purchase and download most song selections from iTunes. Funeral music often speaks to our hearts - especially in a funeral service. The use of  music for a funeral usually sets the emotional tone of the service.

Specific funeral music selections are available like: Funeral music for a father or grandfather. Funeral music for a mother or grandmother. Funeral music for a brother. Funeral music for a sister. Funeral music for a friend. Country funeral music songs. Funeral music can be played from tapes or CD's, or by engaging musicians who play organs, guitars, keyboards, bagpipes, the bugle - even a harp. Choirs, singers, and soloists can also be arranged to sing funeral songs for a service.

There are many reasons why people include music in Funeral and Memorial Services: A particular funeral song can remind us of the person who has died and provide moments of precious memories. The lyrics of a funeral music song may actually summarize how we're feeling better than we are able to say it ourselves. When we are dealing with overwhelming grief, music has the ability to soothe and comfort us. When making Funeral Song and Funeral Music choices, remember: There are no rules about the type of music that is best for a Funeral or Memorial Service.

Funeral music or songs that you choose should provide comfort and stimulate pleasant memories of the departed person. Funeral songs that have meaning to you and your loved one are a perfect choice; his or her favorite song, the song that was playing when you met, the songs you liked to sing along to in the car. Funeral songs that reflect the personality of your loved one are also a good choice; Jimmy Buffet for the carefree sailor, John Denver for the country boy or girl, Lois Armstrong for the trumpet player. Beautiful hymns, classical music, or gentle Celtic Aires provide soothing background music and are often the choice while people are gathering in the chapel or funeral home. Many people are easing away from traditional Funeral Songs and Funeral Music and are choosing music that reflects the taste of the person who has died. This can include modern or New Orleans jazz, country, blues, pop, or music of a specific instrument.

Funeral music has a natural way of bypassing the barriers we build against feeling various emotions. It reaches deep to the unconcsious and provides a rich opportunity for healing and accessing unspoken words, thoughts and feelings.  Funeral music within a memorial service  can serve several purposes.   As a gathering and closing it sets the time and structure for the ceremony.  Using a funeral song that is easily taught to encourage group participation is suggested for the opening and closing of a memorial.  Within the service, funeral music or songs for funerals can be used that were the deceased favorites or that spoke of qualities of the deceased or a faith they held. Using a story to introduce “why” a song is chosen can also serve as a portrait of the deceased and what was meaningful to them.  It may be a wedding song, a child’s lullaby or a song that inspired and upheld them or made them laugh.  Teenagers and children have songs that speak to them and this is a wonderful time to include them in a way that encourages their participation in choosing a funeral song.

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