We can’t think straight and are rendered helpless in terms of functioning properly. When someone near and dear to us passes away, we feel as if our world has gone topsy turvy.
Though my world may go awry / In my heart ‘t will ever lie / Just the echo of a sigh Let’s go ahead and dive deeper into each line of the song. However, the most memorable rendition was that of Axel Stordahl for Frank Sinatra.Ĭoupled with Sinatra’s enthralling voice, this moving song has become popularly used among funeral services. It’s been covered by countless singers, including Byran Ferry, Anna Moffo and Sergio Franchi. Thankfully, there are popular songs that speak to us during these testing times, one of which is “I’ll See You Again” by Frank Sinatra.Ĭomposed and first sung by the English songwriter Sir Noël Coward, it remains his best composition to date. Either way, songs have the power to evoke feelings and help us go through this journey.Ĭhoosing a song to play during a loved one’s funeral may also pose some challenges. Others play certain hymns that remind them of the one who passed away. The bereaved families sometimes play songs that are personal favorites of the departed. Music has a strong influence on emotions, it comes as no surprise when certain songs are played in commemoration of our dead.įuneral songs vary immensely. Moreover, it is a time for us to realize that life is short that we need to make the most of our days each waking moment.Īmong other parts of a funeral service, incorporating songs have become a staple. It is a time for us to relive the joyful memories we have shared with our loved one. Whether it has been anticipated or came as a shocking surprise, it is truly unlike any other ordeal.ĭespite the pain, anger, guilt or depression we are overwhelmed with, funerals are aimed not at the loss but the celebration of the departed’s life. The death of a loved one is the single most difficult experience everyone goes through.
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