When it's time to say goodbye to a loved one, the first thing you think of probably isn't Adele's "Someone Like You." Or, maybe it is, depending on the situation. The pop singer's ode to a former ...

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II has been planned for years: In fact, the beloved monarch was actively involved in its arrangements even before her death at Balmoral Castle on Sept. 8. A key part of ...

The service at Westminster Abbey included one of Queen Elizabeth's wedding hymns, 'The Lord’s my Shepherd' As loved ones began to say their goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth II at her Westminster Abbey ...

"O Captain! My Captain! Our fearful trip is done." These evocative lines from Walt Whitman's famous poem encapsulate the emotional weight many of us feel when confronted with the end of a life journey ...

Scots are ditching hymns for chart hits when it comes to music for their funeral. This year’s Scottish Funeral Music Chart does not have one hymn, with people opting for rock anthems and classic pop ...

A funeral song is often one of the most poignant moments of a ceremony, and Americans want to ensure it's truly unforgettable. New research conducted by Talker Researcher surveyed 2,000 American ...

While grieving the loss of your loved one, music can be a comforting celebratory backdrop for honoring and remembering your friend or family member - whether as part of a formal funeral, a less-formal ...

As a U.S. Army band arranger, Wall High School and Rutgers University grad Andrew Kosinski has written all kinds of music for concerts and special events. But nothing in the 26-year-old’s repertoire ...

What famous hymn started a movement in the funeral business? In an earlier blog we talked about how a fake ghost story led to the creation of the Spiritualism religion. Inspiration and changes to ...

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