How to Pick Music for a Memorial Service
While picking music for a memorial service, one needs to be super cautious as one simple mistake can lead you to severe embarrassment. Though, there is no harm in giving some personal touch in the music selected for the occasion.
Playing music in the background has some purpose as it defines the deceased in a symbolic manner. It is a sign that you still remember the person, his or her likes and dislikes. As lots of things are involved so it’s not an easy task to pick music for this occasion but you can do it with some research.
Instructions
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Make a list of favourite songs:
First thing you need to do is to determine what type of music the deceased liked. You should check the deceased’s iPod, CD player or music library for this purpose. Ask friends and family members and you will be able to make a list of the favourite songs. Now, you will short list them and check which goes with the situation. You may seek help from others in selecting songs as it’s never easy to decide alone. -
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Identify the person with a song:
You should select a special song that defines the person. It is not as easy as you think. You will have to take care of beat, composition, lyrics etc. For example, if the deceased was a jolly person then pick an upbeat song. Similarly, you may play “country roads” for a person who had a humble and settled character. -
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Do not go overly sad:
You must not choose a very sad song rather pick a song that can fill your mind with pleasant memories of the deceased. You must understand that sad music will make everyone depressed so avoid playing too many sad songs. -
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Select music with peaceful effects:
You must comfort others with your selection so pick the music that can bring peace and serenity through lyrics, composition or style. -
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Follow a theme:
It is always better to follow a theme. Again, you should keep the deceased’s personality and decide the theme of memorial service. However, do not lose decency while picking thematic music. -
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Browse internet:
If you are unable to find suitable music then you can visit online music libraries. These websites provide you memorial service playlists for free. Pick the best one and play on the occasion. You will find many different websites that offer some decent music for this somber occasion.
