My father-in-law passed away yesterday and he was catholic. My husband hasn't stepped foot in a catholic church in over 10 years and can not remember any hymns for his fathers funeral. I am also looking for poems or something of the sort to be read at the funeral. My father-in-law was a farmer and a quiet man. Any help would be great. Thanks to everyone who response.
2007-03-19 15:45:22 · 9 answers · asked by Tammy 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
My condolences on your loss.
"On Eagles Wings" is a beautiful song: http://jukebox.ocp.org/preview/9473_1_3.mp3
Talk to the parish priest or music director for a list of other suitable songs.
Here is a link to some recommended songs: http://www.ocp.org/en/songsearch/index.php?keywords=funeral&bsearch=y
Here is a nice link to some recommended readings for Catholic funerals: http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/liturgy/Resources/OCF/Lectionary.html
With love and prayers in Christ.
2007-03-21 17:03:59 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to learn of your loss.
Amazing Grace Is all ways a good choice.
The Priest and the Funeral Director can help you choice the hymns or poems also you can chose a few of his favorite songs to play (as long as they are appropriate for the service)
Since the man was a farmer there should be many verses from the Bible that could be read.
You may want to try going to the library and explain the situation to the librarian and ask for their help I have found that most librarians are very help full in this sort of thing.
2007-03-19 15:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by Wraith53089 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, people are not supposed to read poems at funeral services in catholic churches. Maybe you can do it at the burial site. Some good funeral hymns are: Ave Maria Veni Creator Spiritus Veni Jesu Amor Mi Litany of the Saints Edit: Mommy_to_seven, those songs are not traditional. See my list for traditional.
2016-03-29 06:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ave Maria, Faith of Our Fathers, (just to name a couple) Try a Catholic website. And discussing it with the priest, is a good idea too.
2007-03-19 18:35:29 · answer #4 · answered by Mary Lou 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
check Limewire.com
if you download the free offer and then type in catholic hymns you would get a ton of songs to choose from.
2007-03-19 16:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by wilted_spirit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another vote for Amazing Grace.
Check out this website I found - it might be a great help to you. It covers readings, music - looks like they haven't left anything out.
2007-03-19 15:53:56 · answer #6 · answered by Mike S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always liked Amazing Grace on the bag pipes.
You may also wnat to include Nearer My God to Thee and Here I am Lord...
2007-03-19 15:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by schneid123 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Again, Ave Maria and Amazing Grace are pretty standard.
VLR
2007-03-21 21:22:55 · answer #8 · answered by Jesus and Pals 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im sure the priest doing the servive will help
2007-03-19 15:47:58 · answer #9 · answered by fatdadslim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋