MUSIC CAN COMFORT GRIEVING PEOPLE
Grieving people often find comfort in music. Music has the power to touch the soul, and can often sum up what we are feeling better than words. Memories are helpful in the grieving process, and certain songs are reminders of our loved ones who have passed on. Music captures images of our loved ones and reminds us of special times. I still have tears when I hear a song that my brother and I used to play as a duet on the piano, even though he has been gone for many, many years. Crying is a healthy part of grieving, and there is no timeline for when it is over.
DEATH BRINGS UP QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MEANING OF LIFE
Losing a loved one can make even a “non-religious” person have questions, and ponder the meaning of life and death. Music is a form of prayer, resonating and awakening your sense of God, Higher Power, Universal Energy, Creator, or whatever label you want to use. All forms of music can bring you into a deep, full, rich and all-pervading sense of passion, love and awe. Music is an infinite expression of soul. It’s no secret that the timeless “Amazing Grace” is often heard at a Memorial Service, providing inspiration and healing.
HOW TO CHOOSE MUSIC FOR A MEMORIAL SERVICE
When choosing music for a Memorial Service, select music that will be comforting and uplifting to you, your family and friends. Part of the music may be sorrowful/deep and part of it uplifting/ joyful. Also choose some music that will remind you of your loved one, perhaps one of their favorite songs.
Music is well said to be the speech of angels; in fact, nothing among the utterances allowed to man is felt to be so divine. It brings us near to the infinite. Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)
Please enjoy my harp rendition of “Amazing Grace.” You can also listen to samples of my other healing harp music at www.heavenlyharpist.com