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nrthshgrl
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Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
DH & I were having a discussion about wakes this weekend. I came back from my cousin husband's wake & mentioned to him that he had a Yankee floral arrangement & a Marine one.
He told me certain things he wants at his wake/funeral, in particular, a song.
What song would you want to play at your funeral or wake? Is there anything specific you would want there?
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QuoteTheRaven424
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
i want frank sinatra's "my way" to be played at some point
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Stefanie
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
I told my friend (who plays the piano) that I want him to play Claire de Lune and Moonlight Sonata. He told me he would.
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chikita315
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
I want music played at my funeral.
I have songs in mind and DH knows about them.
One of them is I am what I am by Gloria Gaynor. I know it's a gay anthem, but I LOVE that song.
Let everyone think I was a lesbo - who cares, I'll be dead.
Message edited 4/16/2007 3:18:30 PM.
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DebG
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
i dont think I want any
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| Posted 4/16/07 3:19 PM |
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
I haven't given it a ton of thought, but after choosing the songs/music for my parents' funerals, there are definitely some I have eliminated because I find them too depressing.
I also would prefer not many flowers - I'd rather the money go to a charity instead.
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| Posted 4/16/07 3:22 PM |
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LuvMyDH
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
Posted by QuoteTheRaven424
i want frank sinatra's "my way" to be played at some point
DH said the same thing... He told me he would haunt me if I don't play it.
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| Posted 4/16/07 3:29 PM |
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
Although music is a HUGE part of who I am and my family (DH as well) I am not sure I would want any song to be "the one they played at so&so's funeral." I know I love the song "I'll be seeing you," and it was played at my grandfather's memorial last year. The song has a whole new meaning now & I cannot hear it without tearing up. (I know that sounds selfish, but I don't know if I'd want any song to do that to someone else...)
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
Posted by chikita315
Let everyone think I was a lesbo - who cares, I'll be dead.
you rock
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| Posted 4/16/07 3:31 PM |
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Taylorsmom
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
To be honest... I don't think it has to be morbid....
When my mom passed in 2001 I played
"I Hope You Dance".
It summed up my relationship with her. When I got married, I had them play it..My husband, my Brides Maids (who knew my mom since they were kids) and my Mom's best Friends came on the dance floor and we all hugged each other and danced.
My mom's BF always tell me that she's always with them b/c to this day they still hear this song on the radio...and it is usually when they are having a bad day!
When my time comes, I would also like that song played at my wake.
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IrishTracy
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
I would love them to play Duran Duran greatest hits during the wake! 
At the funeral it would have to be:
The Dance by Garth Brooks
Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars above
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end, the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
Holding you, I held everything
For a moment wasn't I a king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say? you know I might have changed it all
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
Yes my life, it's better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
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july06bride
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
Posted by QuoteTheRaven424
i want frank sinatra's "my way" to be played at some point
my cousin died young , in a tragic accident on LI-he wasn't driving, a friend was-two guys in the car died-one-my cousin and the other-the driver's brother- it was awful- this song was played at his funeral-and was so true to his personality- now at every family function this song is played -
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JodiBabe
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
Posted by IrishTracy
I would love them to play Duran Duran greatest hits during the wake!
At the funeral it would have to be:
The Dance by Garth Brooks
Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars above
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end, the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
Holding you, I held everything
For a moment wasn't I a king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say? you know I might have changed it all
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
Yes my life, it's better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
GREAT SONG!!!!!!
My Former fiance who passed away use to love this song so it always reminds me of him.
Message edited 4/16/2007 5:14:41 PM.
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joenick
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
My FIl played Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson at my MIL's wake. 
Her symbol/ strength came from butterflies while she was battling cancer. The song reminded him of her flying with the butterflies. Especially these 2 parts:
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes til' I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
I'll spread my wings
And I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway, breakaway, breakaway
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dandr10199
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
I have a few:
"Only Grace" by Matthew West:
There is no guilt here
There is no shame
No pointing fingers
There is no blame
What happened yesterday…has disappeared
The dirt has washed away
And now it's clear
There's only grace
There's only love
There's only mercy and believe me it's enough
Your sins are gone
Without a trace
And there's nothing left now
There's only grace
You're starting over now
Under the sun
You're stepping forward now
A new life has begun
Your new life has begun
An’ there's only grace
There's only love
There's only mercy and believe me…it's enough
Your sins are gone
Without a trace
And there's nothing left now
There's only grace…
And if you should fall again
Get back up, get back up
Reach out and take my hand
Get back up, get back up
Get back up again
Ohh…get…back…up…again…
There's only grace…
There's only love…
There's only mercy and believe me it's enough…it’s enough
Your sins are gone
Without a trace
And there's nothing left now
There's only…there’s only…grace…
There's only mercy and believe me it's enough…it’s enough
Your sins are gone
Without a trace
And there's nothing left now
There’s only…grace……
So get back up…get back up again…
Get back up again.
Angel by Sarah McLachlan:
Spend all your time waiting
for that second chance
for a break that would make it okay
there's always one reason
to feel not good enough
and it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction
oh beautiful release
memory seeps from my veins
let me be empty
and weightless and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight
in the arms of an angel
fly away from here
from this dark cold hotel room
and the endlessness that you fear
you are pulled from the wreckage
of your silent reverie
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort there
so tired of the straight line
and everywhere you turn
there's vultures and thieves at your back
and the storm keeps on twisting
you keep on building the lie
that you make up for all that you lack
it don't make no difference
escaping one last time
it's easier to believe in this sweet madness oh
this glorious sadness that brings me to my knees
in the arms of an angel
fly away from here
from this dark cold hotel room
and the endlessness that you fear
you are pulled from the wreckage
of your silent reverie
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort there
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort here
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greenfreak
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
I don't think I would request specific songs. Maybe if my family would choose the songs themselves that remind them of me. That would be nice.
Posted by chikita315
Let everyone think I was a lesbo - who cares, I'll be dead.
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
I have honestly never thought about this. Hmm, its a really good question.
Probably Angel, by Sarah McLaughlin
ed: but The Dance is a great song too
Message edited 4/16/2007 8:06:18 PM.
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Kristin616
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
I love Eagles Wings
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| Posted 4/16/07 6:40 PM |
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AimeeE2006
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
At my cousin's funeral in 99 they played the soundtrack to City of Angels...most of the songs still get to me. And Angel by Sarah McLachlan...always brings tears to my eyes.
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I wouldnt request anything specific.
At my uncles wake in 99, they played Stairway to Heaven (he loved Led Zep) I never cried so hard - now I cant even listen to that song.
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| Posted 4/16/07 7:09 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
They dont play songs at Jewish funerals so it is honestly something I have never thought of.
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| Posted 4/16/07 7:09 PM |
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
I have a few requests.
I want white limos instead of black
I want a lot of balloons
I want a beautiful cake to celebrate my life. (tiered)
I want a quartet to play.
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| Posted 4/16/07 7:19 PM |
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lucyloo
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
Fun 80's/90's stuff... George Michael, Madonna, Cure. I like to make it not so depressing.
Heaven Sent you.. by Bonnie Pointer
I guess just all my fave songs.
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I want them to play "Bittersweet Symphony"... I walked down the aisle to that when I got married and that's all people think about when they hear that song (in a good way  ) so that's what I'd want at my wake or funeral
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WoodIAm
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Re: Song for a wake/funeral - the morbid question of the day
Posted by IrishTracy
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At the funeral it would have to be:
The Dance by Garth Brooks
I tell DH this all the time. He just shakes his head, but I'm serious!
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