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Top Catholic songs for funerals

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Hymns remain a popular choice of music for funerals in the UK, and not just for devoted church-goers. Here we run down the most popular funeral hymns in the UK and other hymns suitable for a funeral. This popular funeral hymn follows the progress of the sun in the sky throughout the day, reflecting on the passage of time and the importance of closeness to God. Many people find its message comforting during their grief. I watch the sunrise lighting the sky, Casting its shadows near. And on this morning bright though it be, I feel those shadows near me. Another hymn suitable for a funeral, again using the metaphor of day and night, this classic hymn is uplifting and hopeful, rather than sorrowful.
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All our articles are written either by Toni or Kirsty. If you'd like to write a guest blog, just let us know! RSS Feed. Who we are About Testimonials. Church Funerals Cremations Civil Burial. Our articles. Looking through our records of music sung at funerals brought to light some interesting insights into the most popular Catholic funeral songs and hymns.
Learn about the different ways to create a will. Each faith community has its own traditions, expectations, and funeral music. Catholic funeral traditions require hymns to be sung at the vigil, mass of Christian burial , and the rite of committal. Create a free Cake end-of-life planning profile and instantly share your health, legal, funeral, and legacy decisions with a loved one. This song gained popularity when Cat Stevens recorded a version of it in but it was initially published 40 years earlier. A Benedictine Monk wrote this ancient song in the early s. This hymn asks the Holy Ghost to take rest in our hearts. The text has been sung to an Irish folk tune since This classic is based on a poem written by Swede Carl Boberg. Paulette McCoy has been singing in church all her life.