Song suggestions for a wake?

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• Hugh Jboobs Posts: 15,316

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  24/02/14 - 21:13 #2

  I think it's common form to play music that the deceased was into.

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• gulliverfoyle Posts: 6,318

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  24/02/14 - 21:15 #3

  I predict a riot?

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• aspijack Posts: 1,202

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  24/02/14 - 22:13 #4

  Another one bites the dust.

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• FlyinBrick Posts: 1,571

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  25/02/14 - 00:18 #5

  Adagio for strings.

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• StressMonkey Posts: 13,347

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  25/02/14 - 00:24 #6

  It should really be something personal.
  
  I've told everyone I know that I want Nick Cave's 'Death is not the End' at mine (Cover of a Bob Dylan song) but that's probably not appropriate for your loved one. But I bet there is a genre of music they did like.
  
  If all else fails, FlyinBrick''s suggestion isn't bad.
  
  Sorry for your loss.

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• EuanDesu Posts: 2,842

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  25/02/14 - 00:27 #7

  Play something the deceased would have enjoyed.. a piece that meant something to them.

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• November_Rain Posts: 9,145

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  25/02/14 - 01:19 #8

  Hugh Jboobs wrote: »

  I think it's common form to play music that the deceased was into.

  
  Agreed. What sort of music were they into OP?

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• benjamini Posts: 32,066

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  25/02/14 - 02:14 #9

  rikstan87 wrote: »

  Hi All,
  
  I am in the process of organising a funeral, I wanted to put a couple of cd's together for some background music at the wake ( its at the church hall FYI)
  
  Any one got suggestions of songs that are appropriate for the wake??
  
  Thank you kindly
  
  Rick

  
  what would the departed want would be my starting point, not DS.

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• janna Posts: 7,323

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  25/02/14 - 02:28 #10

  Yes, the general format is stuff the deceased liked.
  Sorry for your loss.
  
  Just noticed your location

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• Lordy Lordy Posts: 1,683

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  25/02/14 - 10:15 #11

  I've already decided on the music for my funeral when my time comes.
  
  It's going to be Who Wants to Live Forever and Teo Torriate by Queen.

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• BelfastGuy125 Posts: 7,515

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  25/02/14 - 17:32 #12

  Lordy Lordy wrote: »

  I've already decided on the music for my funeral when my time comes.
  
  It's going to be Who Wants to Live Forever and Teo Torriate by Queen.

  
  Very good choices if I do say so myself.

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• COAX Posts: 1,339

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  25/02/14 - 17:52 #13

  Pink floyd- the great gig in the sky

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• Jimmy Connors Posts: 117,813

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  25/02/14 - 18:59 #14

  - Arrivederci Darling -

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• Lordy Lordy Posts: 1,683

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  25/02/14 - 19:44 #15

  BelfastGuy125 wrote: »

  Very good choices if I do say so myself.

  
  Why thank you, I thought so too:)

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• debdaw Posts: 91

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  25/02/14 - 20:35 #16

  Lordy Lordy wrote: »

  I've already decided on the music for my funeral when my time comes.
  
  It's going to be Who Wants to Live Forever and Teo Torriate by Queen.

  
  I've requested Lily of the Valley by Queen, and Eight Miles High by the Byrds.

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• [Deleted User] Posts: 177

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  26/02/14 - 11:03 #17

  At my friend's funeral, we had a single Bob Dylan song play straight after the family eulogies and then a mix CD of other favourite songs of his.
  
  We also had a banging party in the evening at the family's express wish as my friend was dearly loved by all, and they wanted everyone to have as good a time as possible as they felt that would be the most appropriate tribute to him.
  
  But yes, I'd definitely go along with the deceased's favourite music as background.

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• oscar1 Posts: 5,079

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  26/02/14 - 22:15 #18

  Friend's wish at a crematorium was Johnny Cash "Ring of Fire".
  He got his wish .........
  Regards

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• Philip Wales Posts: 6,373

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  27/02/14 - 11:07 #19

  "You Raise me Up", but seriously "Time to Say Goodbye". But as others have said it's usual to play music that they liked/listened to.

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• [Deleted User] Posts: 3,749

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  27/02/14 - 11:23 #20

  'Always look on the bright side of Life' by Monty Python.

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• Inspiration Posts: 62,702

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  27/02/14 - 11:24 #21

  Chocdoc wrote: »

  'Always look on the bright side of Life' by Monty Python.

  
  Was about to post that myself!

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• Bob_Whinger Posts: 1,098

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  27/02/14 - 11:34 #22

  Any Russell Watson CD

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• emily67 Posts: 155

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  27/02/14 - 11:36 #23

  i'd personally play a selection of classical music as people are ariving.
  
  i think queen another one bites the dust is rather insensitive choice, given the circumstances

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• Hugh Jboobs Posts: 15,316

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  27/02/14 - 13:43 #24

  Chocdoc wrote: »

  'Always look on the bright side of Life' by Monty Python.

  Inspiration wrote: »

  Was about to post that myself!

  
  Whenever there is a discussion on funeral songs, someone always says this. Or Elton John's "I'm Still Standing".
  
  It gets funnier every time I hear it.

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• Starpuss Posts: 12,845

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  27/02/14 - 15:10 #25

  I want a wake when I die. Well, not for me to attend obviously but I love the idea of it. Money behind the bar, a buffet and good music. Especially as I dislike funeral services with popular music choices. So hymns and classical stuff at the actual funeral then a good old party later.

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• oscar1 Posts: 5,079

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  27/02/14 - 19:13 #26

  Starpuss wrote: »

  Money behind the bar, a buffet and good music. .

  
  Do I know you ?
  Love a good party !!
  Live long and prosper.......
  Regards

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