Musical Selection For Cremation Services
Music is something special that runs through many different courses in life. The music you choose for a loved one’s cremation services in Roslyn Heights, NY can make a huge difference in the overall way the event feels. You know you want music present and what you choose can add great meaning and make the service that much more unique. Here are a few options to consider for the final services:
Stay Classic
If you are having a memorial service that is going to feel more somber, like a traditional funeral, you could stick with the classics. If your loved one enjoyed particular hymns or some of the words have special meaning in them to your situation, that can be a good choice. You can also go with classical music that is light and stays in the background of the event without allowing things to sound too silent.
Grab Music From Events
Another thing you could do for a unique appeal is take music from different avenues of your loved one’s life. You could get some music that was popular the year they were born and play it or find out what song played at their wedding and use it as well. There might be other music from their life that stands out—a song they often had stuck in their heads or a band they particularly adored—that you can use to remind people of them.
Go With Traditions
Just like there are flowers that are typical for final services, there are also songs that are often used in these services. If you want something traditional, choose songs like “Amazing Grace,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” or “Ave Maria,” among others. These traditional songs often make guests feel more comfortable in their settings because they know to expect them.
Check the Playlist
Most people have music on their phones these days and if your loved one did, check their playlist. What was the most played song on their list? What others top the charts for them? If you want something uplifting, there’s nothing wrong with going for upbeat tunes to bring memories alive of your loved one dancing around their kitchen, working out and running, or pulling weeds in the garden while tapping their toes to the beat.
If you need help choosing music for cremation services in Roslyn Heights, NY, the professionals at Roslyn Heights Funeral Home ca offer some more ideas and options. Call us at (516) 621-4545 and we can go over what other people have done in the past and, once we get to know you, customize our suggestions as to what might work well for your family. We want your loved one’s memorial service to be unique in every way, including the music you choose for them. We’re located at 75 Mineola Ave Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 and we can talk about song options when you visit with the funeral director to go over other plans. We can also give you a tour of our facilities and a list of our package service options.