Outside the house / leaving the funeral directorsJay can sing chosen music as the coffin is brought out of the funeral directors, or the family house. Songs can be unaccompanied, or sung to high quality backing tracks.
Songs that work well for this moment include The Arms of The Angel Time To Say Goodbye You Raise Me Up Bring Him Home Angus Dei (Nimrod) 
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During the funeral serviceDuring the church or crematorium service, Jay can lead the chosen hymns or sing them as solos. There is no limit to the number of songs a family can choose for solos or hymns.
Parts of the funeral service where songs are appropriate include Entrance music (suggestions: Ave Maria / Pie Jesu ) Psalm (suggestion: the Lord is my shepherd) Music for reflection (suggestion: The Way We Were/ Wind Beneath My Wings) Offertory and communion (suggestion: Panis Angelicus) Committal (suggestion: May The Choirs Of Angels) Exit music (Going Home / Time To Say Goodbye) Music inside most churches and crematoriums can be accompanied by an organist if preferred. Otherwise they can be performed unaccompanied or to backing tracks. Some people also choose to have music performed outside the church as the coffin is being placed into the hearse. Songs that work well for this moment include Over the Rainbow Amazing Grace Footprints in the sand Nella Fantasia (Gabriel’s Oboe) |
Music at the gravesideSongs at the graveside can provide a special atmosphere as the coffin is lowered into the ground, or during some time for reflection afterwards. Songs can performed to high quality backing tracks or sung unaccompanied.
Songs that work well for this moment include My Way We’ll Meet Again Nessun Dorma Oh, my papa The Prayer |
Music tailored to suit every familyJay has got an extensive repertoire list and can also prepare any song on request. Churches occasionally have restrictions about non-sacred music being performed, but with the appropriate permission, Jay is happy to perform any song in any style throughout the service. The suggestions are guidelines and Jay will be happy to consult with the family to offer suggestions and discuss options if they need some inspiration.
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