Funeral Information : Funeral Music
In times of grief and sorrow, we often turn to music as an expression of our faith - of those beliefs and hopes we sometimes cannot express in words. Whether planning the Funeral Liturgy of a loved one or pre-planning your own, the music you select can say a lot about what you, your family and loved ones believe. It can be a great source of comfort and consolation to the living. The music you select can even inspire new faith or renewed faith in the lives of your family and friends.
We hope the musical choices below will help you to select music that is both comforting and uplifting. Certain songs may be changed from one segment to another at the discretion of the Music Director. Please use this as a resource for completing the Funeral Selection Form. If you have questions, please contact Muriel Byers @ 740-369-3543 or Tina Cooney @ 740-363-4641 ext 111 for further help or information.
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| Gathering or Entrance Song – Please Choose One | ||
| A Mighty Fortress Is Our God | My Shepherd, Lord | |
| Abide With Me | Now Thank We All Our God | |
| All Creatures of Our God and King | Now The Green Blade Rises | |
| At the Name of Jesus | O God, Our Help In Ages Past | |
| Be Not Afraid | Out Of Darkness | |
| Come, Ye Thankful People, Come | Praise The Lord, Ye Heavens | |
| Death Will Be No More | Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven | |
| For All The Saints | Prayer Of St. Francis | |
| Glory and Praise To Our God | Rise Up With Him | |
| Grant Them Eternal Rest | Shall We Gather At The River | |
| Holy God We Praise Thy Name | Sing A New Church | |
| How Can I Keep From Singing | Sing A New Song | |
| I Am The Bread of Life | Soon And Very Soon | |
| I Am The Resurrection | The King Of Love My Shepherd Is | |
| I Heard The Voice of Jesus | The Lord Is My Hope | |
| I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Contemporary) | The Strife Is O'er | |
| I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Traditional) | The Vineyard Of The Lord | |
| Jerusalem, My Happy Home | There's A Wideness In God's Mercy | |
| Jesus Christ, Inner Light | Though The Mountains May Fall | |
| Jesus The Lord | To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King | |
| Keep In Mind | We Have No Glory | |
| Lord Of All Hopefulness | We Walk By Faith | |
| Love Divine, All Loves Excelling | We Will Rise Again | |
| Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace (Prayer of St. Francis) | What Wondrous Love Is This | |
| May You Walk With Christ | Yes, I Shall Arise | |
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| Responsorial Psalm – Please Choose One | ||
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Psalm 23
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Psalm 84
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| Preparation Of The Gifts – Please Choose One | ||
| Amazing Grace | Like A Child Rests | |
| As The Deer Longs | O God, You Search Me | |
| Be With Me Lord | O Healing Light Of Christ | |
| Blest Be The Lord | O How Blest | |
| Christ Be Beside Me | On This Mountain | |
| Come To Me | Only A Shadow | |
| Come Unto Me | Parable | |
| Do Not Be Afraid | Pie Jesu, Domine | |
| Eye Has Not Seen | Precious Lord, Take My Hand | |
| Flow River Flow | Psalm 85: Show Us Your Kindness | |
| For God Alone | Remember Your Love | |
| Give Me Jesus | Restless Is The Heart | |
| God Beyond All Names | Rise Up With Him | |
| God Is Love | Shelter Me, O God | |
| God Of Day And God Of Darkness | Shepherd Of Souls Refresh And Bless | |
| God Will Wipe Away Every Tear | Show Us Your Mercy | |
| Hail Mary: Gentle Woman | Soon And Very Soon | |
| Hold Me In Life | Streams Of Living Water | |
| Holy Darkness | The Path Of Life | |
| How Great Thou Art | There Is A Balm In Gilead | |
| I Know That My Redeemer Lives | There Is A Longing | |
| I, The Lord | This Alone | |
| If God Is For Us | We Live Not For Ourselves | |
| Into Your Hands, Lord | We Will Rise Again | |
| Isaiah 49 | With Joy You Shall Draw Water | |
| Jesu, Joy Of Our Desiring | You Are Near | |
| Light And Voice | Your Song Of Love | |
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| Mass Music | ||
| Some acclamations during the Eucharistic Prayer may be sung if you desire. They are the “Holy, Holy, Holy,” the “Christ Has Died, Christ Is Risen,” the “Amen,” and the “Lamb of God”. You may choose one of the settings below if you wish. | ||
| Heritage Mass | Mass of Creation | |
| Latin Chant Mass | ||
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| Communion – Please Choose One | ||
| All My Days | On Eagle's Wings | |
| Be Not Afraid | One In Body, Heart And Mind | |
| Blest Are They | Our Daily Bread | |
| Bread Of Life | Taste And See | |
| Center Of My Life | The Cry Of The Poor | |
| Eat This Bread | The Supper Of The Lord | |
| Gift Of Finest Wheat | The Will Of Your Love/Tu Voluntad | |
| Here I Am, Lord | There Is A Longing | |
| I Am The Living Bread | Unless A Grain Of Wheat | |
| In The Breaking Of The Bread | Ven Al Banquete/ Come To The Feast | |
| Jesus Died Upon The Cross | You Are Near | |
| Jesus, The Bread Of Life | ||
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| Post-Communion Meditation Song | ||
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If you so desire, a post-communion meditation song may also be chosen. Usually, unless the liturgy is very heavily attended, one post-communion song will suffice. Sometimes, however, because of the length of the communion rite, more than one may be needed. The Music Director can advise you about these choices.
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| Ave Maria | Pie Jesu (G. Faure') | |
| I'll Walk With God | Pie Jesu (Lloyd-Weber) | |
| Panis Angelicus | ||
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| Rite Of Commendation – Please Choose One | ||
| Cross of Love | ||
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| Recessional Song | ||
| Any hymn from the Entrance, Offertory, or Communion sections may be chosen for the Recessional Song. In addition, you may choose from any of the following. | ||
| Grant Them Eternal Rest | May You Walk With Christ | |
| Jesus, Remember Me | Though The Mountains May Fall | |
| May God Bless You And Keep You | ||
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