Funeral music

What kind of music do you choose for a funeral? It really depends on taste – but it is not quite as simple as that. You have to choose music that will appeal broadly to all the mourners, who will represent a wide selection of musical tastes.

Which does not mean that it has to be bland. Soothing, spiritual, stately, uplifting – all those qualities will do. This may well mean that you will be thinking of classical music.

But the music should also chime with the tastes of the deceased. If they loved the blues, why not a blues song? Or pop, or rap?

Personal choice

Many people say "you can play that at my funeral", and mean it. It is worth considering. That could be a good choice, but do review it first. Many pop songs, for instance, contains words that, for one reason or another, may in fact not be suitable.