How to choose the right music for a memorial service?

“Music can change lives. Whether you are having a good day or a bad day, the power of music can change one’s mood.” – Jess Bowen

At Cleveland Cremation, we encourage families to make their loved ones memorial service feel like them. One way to make the service more special is by the music that is played.  Music at a memorial service does not have to be “funeral music.” The music played at a service can be anything from Country to Top 40 to Rap to Classical. It all depends on what your loved one’s favorite music was.

When choosing the music for a loved one’s memorial service, keep in mind a few things:

1) What was your loved one’s personality?

2) What was the style or genre of your loved one’s music?

3) Did your loved one ever tell you or write down special songs?

4) How will the music be played at the memorial service? If it is a CD that you are creating, please test that the CD is working before the memorial service.  You would not want the CD to not be functional the day of the service.

5) Where is the memorial service being held? Try to keep that in mind when selecting music.

Music is a way to express emotions and having a loved one’s music played at a memorial service is a special way to honor them.

For memorial planning assistance from a caring professional who will ensure that every necessary consideration is made for your loved one’s service, call Cleveland Cremation at 440-238-1200.