If I were to plan my funeral reception, I would have it surrounded by those who were dear to me throughout my lifespan and who genuinely cared about me and spent time with me.
I picked out songs that I’d like played at my funeral reception to be a testament to my life and timeline.
-Heaven sent – Steeldrivers
-Arms Wide Open – Creed
I choose this particular piece because I like to consider myself a Christian and how accepting death and the persecuted life is what it means to live in the footsteps of Jesus. And I think this song reflects my thoughts to comfort those who share that same philosophy.
-Higher – Creed
I like the somber yet uplifting tone of this song and the lyrics express how death is like a transition like the sunrise. I especially like the lyrics in the chorus of the song where it says, “Can you take me higher. To a place where blind men sees?…Can you take me higher. To a place with golden streets?”
-Hanging By a Moment – Lifehouse
Time passes you by quicker than we’d sometimes like. Especially for those mourning or grieving a passed away loved one. Committing to having a Lifehouse or perhaps a metaphor for church can allow one to let go of some of our pain and suffering from the trauma of losing a loved one.
-Until the Day I Die- Story of the Year
Sidetracking from the more exalting music, I like how expressive and screamo this piece is. Living a sacrificed life from a Christian viewpoint and then acknowledging what God’s done for you in your life.
-Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty
The overtone of Free Fallin’ is just one of those songs that can close an emotional funeral and alleviate the sense of coming to terms with the indentured, spiritual lifestyle.
-Beautiful Day – U2
Could be a closing song to the list of songs played in order for my funeral. It celebrates how, “It’s a Beautiful Day.” Carpe Diem!
I feel that no one should be able to duplicate a copyrighted form of music when played at a funeral reception or a memorial service of a loved one. It’s a tribute to their life and celebrates the life cycle and the moments shared with that particular individual. Life’s a journey, not a destination.
