Worst Funeral song ever

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I want them to play Somewhere Over the Rainbow by the Hawaiian guy that does it on the Ukelelee at the wake. But as I’m lowered down into the grave, Christos Anesti for sure. I almost cried when the Eastern Cardinals sang it for John Paul II. Its very traditional and appropriate. The worst funeral song…Highway to Hell?
 
John Higgins:
For those who are wondering why some disdain On Eagles Wings and the others listed, I have a theory. Around Chicagoland we have those who, when asked if they had seen something on television, would reply, (in a snooty voice), “No, I only watch Channel 11 (PBS in Chicago}.”

IMHO, the equivalent here for many is (in a snooty voice), “Oh no, there simply is no Catholic hymnody after 1960…”

So, like what you like and Be Not Afraid… 😉

John
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Just for the record, I didn’t mean to imply that all those songs were bad. I just meant to point out that with very little variation, those fours songs are played at almost every funeral around here. It does get a bit tiresome, but then, hopefully we don’t have that many funerals in a row. (DH doesn’t liek them simply because he has to repeat them so many times- in fact there was a funeral just this saturday, and they picked…guess what?)

Everyone’s taste is different, and all those songs are appropriate for a mass, as opposed to “another one bites the dust”. For myself, I love “How Great Thou Art” (but not the way DH plays it- don’t tell him.)
 
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wabrams:
I told my fiance that when I kick the bucket I want Amazing Grace played, but with a bagpipe. Always thought Magic Carpet Ride would be kinda funny to hear at a funeral.
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I was at a funeral years ago for a 20-year old who died of cancer. He had been battling the disease for years but it was still a shock to his family and friends that he died so young. They played bagpipes as they carried his casket into the church and to this day I cannot hear bagpipes without thinking about him. It was the saddest sound I’ve ever heard.
 
This Sunday we sang “Soon and Very Soon” at Mass, and while singing the lyrics I thought it would be an appropriate, although somewhat funny choice for a Catholic Funeral Mass 🙂
 
I try to avoid funerals (been successful so far) but I wonder how many have “Another One Bites the Dust” played at the funeral.:rolleyes:

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I once heard of a choir director at an Anglican Church who had the misfortune to schedule “Crown Hiim with Many Crowns” the morning the Duke of Windsor was visiting. :o
 
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I actually like “On Eagles Wings”, “Amazing Grace”, and “Be Not Afraid” at funerals. However they are not the best songs for congregations to sing because every verse has different rythmns. Another ‘modern’ song which is popular at funerals is “Shepherd Me, O God”.
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I also like “We Will Rise Again” by David Haas:o
 
I went to a non Catholic funeral recently. The little 87 year old lady loved the Cardinal Baseball Team. As they took her casket out of the funeral chapel they played “Take me out to the Ballgame”. I thought I was going to choke!!

I saw a friend later saying the Rosary. She said someone needed to pray!
 
John Higgins:
For those who are wondering why some disdain On Eagles Wings and the others listed, I have a theory. Around Chicagoland we have those who, when asked if they had seen something on television, would reply, (in a snooty voice), “No, I only watch Channel 11 (PBS in Chicago}.”

IMHO, the equivalent here for many is (in a snooty voice), “Oh no, there simply is no Catholic hymnody after 1960…”

So, like what you like and Be Not Afraid… 😉

John
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👍 Mr. 'Iggins, you’re de man!

I understand the carping about modern liturgical music, but part of it does sound snooty to me too.

In the bad old '70s, a father of a Catholic family I knew was dying and requested (drum roll please…) LORD OF THE DANCE!

It’s true and I couldn’t resist the chance to merge threads!!!

Take that, you Palestrina fans!
 
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porchwork:
I went to a non Catholic funeral recently. The little 87 year old lady loved the Cardinal Baseball Team. As they took her casket out of the funeral chapel they played “Take me out to the Ballgame”. I thought I was going to choke!!

I saw a friend later saying the Rosary. She said someone needed to pray!
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OFF TOPIC…that reminds me of a eulogy I went to that was totally nascar themed…And the Holy Spirit is like your pit crew…I kid you not!!! I was appalled.

Now back on topic…I sang Hosea at my dad’s funeral…it’s one of my favorites for funerals, very comforting!
 
Baby Sister:
I with you 100% on that one!! My sister and I have made a vow that when one of us dies the other must now allow that song to be sung.
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I love this song and fought with my sisters to make sure it was played at my mothers funeral.
There is a wonderful story about the eagle and how it lifts its wings above all the storms of the earth. There are verses in the bible referring to the eagle. I for one want it played at my funeral as well.
 
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Honoria20:
This really saddens me as I had all of the above sung at my husband’s funeral and, at my request. I guess I’m not in the know then. These songs were very comforting to me and my family.😦 /QUOTE

I agree with you…these are comforting songs. I would love to have them sung at my funeral by my son. I am not sure that this is a good topic for discussion. Death is a difficult time and we each have our likes and dislikes.

My son was asked to sing at an extended family members funeral. (He had never met the deceased.) He took the day off work, drove many hours in the rain, sang beautifully, then returned home all in the same day. One member of the “step” family told me that my son should not have sung the songs he did because these were clearly not “his” best songs to sing". I explained that son did not chose the music, he sang what he was requested to sing. This person hurt me very badly with his criticism when he himself cannot sing a note not play any instrument. Funerals are a time to button our lips and be greatful for those who are there to support the grieving relatives and friends. Not a time to critique the homily or the music.

Love and peace
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BlestOne:
Now back on topic…I sang Hosea at my dad’s funeral…it’s one of my favorites for funerals, very comforting!
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I also like this one…
 
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Annunciata:
I also like this one…
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Me too… but at mine… wait… I am only 18… not even thinking about this yet… let me get married first! AHHHHHH
Laura 😛
 
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