Classical music for funerals can be very uplifting and relaxing. Deciding the particular piece to use is very much a personal choice.
If you decide that you would like to use Classical music at your loved one’s funeral there are a number of considerations that you will have to think about.
Considerations:
- The length of the piece of classical music that you would like. Most services will last for a maximum of one hour so it is important to be aware of the time constraint, you will have to choose the piece accordingly.
- Whether the music will be played using the churches sound system, you need to ensure that the Church can facilitate your requirements.
- If you decide to hire musicians, you will need to make sure that you choose a piece that does not require a full orchestra.
- Cost of hiring musicians, you need to get a few quotations.
- Where possible get a recommendation from someone who has heard the musicain.
Classical Music for Funerals
The most famous funeral marches are from:
Chopin‘s Piano Sonata No.2 Op.35 in B-flat minor.
Beethoven‘s 3rd Symphony Op.55 in E-flat, and some of the symphonies of Mahler.
Below are other classical pieces that can be used at funerals:
Winter (Vivaldi; violin and harp)
“Raindrop Prelude” (Chopin; harp)
Adagio (Mozart; flute and harp)
Ave Maria (Bach:Gounod; violin and harp)
Gymnopedie (Satie; horn and harp)
The Swan (Saint-Saens; cello and harp)
Laudate Dominum (Mozart; violin and harp)
Meditation (Massenet; violin and Harp)
Air on the G String (Bach; harp)
If you type the particular piece into the search engine you can listen on youtube to make your decision.
If you wish to speak to someone about music for a funeral you can contact http://www.funeral-musicians.co.uk/