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Knowing ABC's Of Funeral Lyrics
When individuals are preparing funeral lyrics for an upcoming ceremony, they should flip through some old books until they can find something they are relatively happy with. Many musical acts over the ages have produced wonderful bits of poetry, and people would do well to research these bands.
The Beatles have been a staple of world culture for decades now. By looking through the band;s catalogue, organizers should be able to find something that strikes their fancy. With luck, they can pull out a lyric or too that will make the event more meaningful.
Hymns are a bit different than pop songs but can still be used. In fact, many hymns have religious overtones that often deal with the supernatural. By looking through old hymnbooks, organizers should be able to come up with a few different elegies or dirges that will work quite well.
Classical music should not be ignored either. Many classical symphonies, in fact, were originally written as requiems. Bach and Mozart wrote several such works, and these still retain their beauty today. They can be brought out and used during modern funerals without too much trouble.
A couple of good lines can also be taken some the great American poets. Robert Frost, for example, has had a long relationship with nature. If the deceased individual had loved walks in the woods, then a Frost poem might be the right way to honor him/her. Most Frost poems are delicately written and can be read aloud for effect.
In the end, funeral lyrics should be checked out carefully before they are finally chosen. Once organizers have a general idea of what they want, the can move forward with the plans. Family members and friends might be asked to help make a final decision so that everyone is happy with what has been chosen.
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