Classical Music for Funerals

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)

Pavane (Faure; horn and harp)

Ave Maria (Bach:Gounod; violin and harp)

Gymnopedie (Satie; horn and harp)

Arioso (Bach; flute and harp)