Funeral Music
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Music at funerals
Music plays an important part in the funeral liturgy. It should add an element of solemnity to the funeral and express the paschal mystery of the Lord's suffering, death, and triumph over death.
Holy Spirit's music department offers an organist, pianist, and vocalist/cantor at a minimum fee. The music director works with the family to choose the appropriate liturgical music for the funeral.Below is a list to help select four hymns needed for the funeral Mass; an entrance, offertory, communion, and recessional hymn. For a funeral service, please choose two hymns; an entrance, and a recessional hymn. If a preferred piece of music is not on the list, it must be approved by the music director or pastor.
Click on the video link (column in gold) to listen to a rendition of the piece. Please note: these are samples to help hear the melody. Our rendition will vary from those listed.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Please email your music selections and any questions regarding the funeral music to: [email protected]