what songs do they play at catholic funerals?

Question

There was a great song or hymn i heard at my grand fathers funeral and i think it was in Latin. It was a chatholic service can anyone help me out?

Answer 1

This one is often sang
Nearer, My God, to Thee
http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh528.sht

Also Amazing grace

Answer 2

The songs are usually arranged by the request of the family, although there are some standards if the family doesn't have a preference. These include:

"Ave Maria" in several arrangements
"Amazing Grace"
"Requiem" by Mozart, which is not a Catholic piece but is almost custom-made for funerals that are large.

Note that any number of psalms can be sung in the Latin, and would be quite appropriate.

Answer 3

first, i'm sorry on your loss. you're able to wish comfortable song or in line with probability your grandfather's sought after hymns before mass. at the same time as the procession is paying their respects on the casket. then you'll want an front music, a communion music and an go out music. YOur musician can the two sing the responsorial music and the alleluia before the gospel, or it relatively is study. Ask your priest, he could supply you a instruction manual to maintain on with or set you up with the song ministers on your parish. God Bless you and your loved ones

Answer 4

Maybe one of the classical composers Requiems. Check out Mozart's Requiem. That's a common funeral one.

Answer 5

You'll need to give us more information....there are MANY Latin songs used at funerals....your best bet is to call the church, speak to the organist and ask.

Answer 6

I thought the songs were different for each family, as they choose the whole ceremony to fit the family, deceased.
I would suggest asking your family.

Answer 7

not songs but whole works by:

Mozart's Requiem in D minor
Jenkins
Fauré's Requiem in D minor

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Requiem

Answer 8

Irish catholics always sing O' Danny boy.

Answer 9

On Eagles Wings

You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
Who abide in His shadow for life,
Say to the Lord, "My Refuge,
My Rock in Whom I trust."

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
And famine will bring you no fear;
Under His Wings your refuge,
His faithfulness your shield.

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

You need not fear the terror of the night,
Nor the arrow that flies by day,
Though thousands fall about you,
Near you it shall not come.

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

For to His angels He's given a command,
To guard you in all of your ways,
Upon their hands they will bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

Text: Based on Psalm 91; Lyrics and Music by Michael Joncas

Answer 10

I think it starts out....."He was just 17, and you know what I mean....."