my friend's dad died and he told me to do all the minor stuff cause he has a headache every day. I am thinking off My immortal or maybe Chi Mai by Morricone. Any other suggestions?
2006-10-14 06:53:53 · 15 answers · asked by RT 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I dont know a lot about his dad. At any other moment I would tell him to do it himself but I dont think its the right thing to do. Chi Mai was pretty popular back in his house I always heard them playing it but I dont know if its right to remind someone of what they did while they lived.
2006-10-14 07:33:00 · update #1
I like My Immortal.
It would be easier to suggest appropriate songs (unless you're wanting us to choose just one or the other) without knowing anything about the man.
You don't even have to have a typical "funeral song". When my great-grandmother passed away, I sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow (we shared a love of The Wizard of Oz.) When my step-sister passed away, for some reason I still don't know, "At Last My Love Has Come Along" was played (we've speculated that she probably wanted to have that as a wedding song when she ever got married)
Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton), The Dance (Garth Brooks), "Love, Me" (Collin Raye)are all relatively popular songs for funerals, too.
My condolances to you and to your friend.
2006-10-14 07:29:16 · answer #1 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have asked my son to have played at my funeral an old Trooper song called "Where Here For A Good Time Not A Long Time". Trooper is an old Canadian rock and party band and I just figured that it would help put the attendees at ease and hopefully help put a smile on their face realizing that I kept my sense of humour right up to the end. Besides I want people to celebrate my life not mourn my passing so why play some sad or melancholy song?
2006-10-14 13:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amazing Grace
2006-10-14 16:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by college girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I think that a good song would be Angels By Sarah McLachlin it was in the movie City of Angels
2006-10-14 14:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jason P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think for his father you might pick someone for an older generation. Vince Gill has a song that is used a lot for funerals. It's called, "Go Rest High on that Mountain."
2006-10-14 13:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, Ave Maria and Amazing Grace will surprise no one. They are old standards at funerals.
If you're going to have either sung, find a decent soprano - don't do it yourself
2006-10-14 13:57:06 · answer #6 · answered by Clarkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some Josh Groban songs... Up To Where You Are... there are a couple that are good for funerals.
2006-10-14 13:56:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A song that is heartfelt that reminds you of the person. one you relate to.
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey- Where you are
Test it out see if you like it first
2006-10-14 13:56:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Arms wide open" by Creed is a good one.
The Angel song by Sarah McLachlan
"One sweet day" by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men (very good song)
2006-10-14 14:21:19 · answer #9 · answered by Jenna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At my moms, Bett Midler - "Wind beneth my wings"
As kid, friends, "Stairway to Heaven", My condolences and may the song you chose be fitting to the praise your father deserves!
2006-10-14 13:58:04 · answer #10 · answered by ***BEEN THERE, DONE THAT!!!*** 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋