Funeral Songs

"Funeral songs" seems like it would be specific genre, but it really cannot be. The reason for this is that songs that might be played at a funeral can cross genre lines depending on what the deceased might have wanted. Sometimes a person will have let it be known what kind of music he wanted played at his funeral and in many cases... more »

Based upon the area in which the person lived and the heredity of the person, it is easy to choose songs that are appropriate to play for a funeral. Songs that appeal to a wider audience work best. When in doubt, soft music that does not have high-pitched notes and is instrumental is always welcome. more »

Jewish funerals are considered a "Life Cycle" event. Other Life Cycle events include birth, bar/bat mitzvah, confirmation and marriage. Many of the traditions come from the ancient ancestors of the Jews and were modified to fit into the lives of Jews living in shtetls in Europe. The Conservative and Reform movements have made changes... more »