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- Host a Celebration of Life Service. Celebration of life services have been gaining in popularity across the country. These events are less formal than a traditional funeral.
- Plan a New Orleans Jazz Funeral. What most people do not realize is that a New Orleans Jazz Funeral isn’t all about people dancing through the streets with umbrellas while a jazz band blasts out uplifting tunes.
- Have Your Cremains Made into Fireworks. You read that statement correctly. After you die, you could have your cremated remains made into a firework. In your end-of-life plans, you could ask your survivors to shoot off the firework during your (outdoor) funeral.
- Choose Happy Funeral Songs. When most people think of funeral songs, they think of dirges or slow hymns. They think of bagpipes playing “Amazing Grace” or “Abide With Me.”
- “Sometime” by May Riley Smith. Perhaps you feel that the death of your loved one was the result of a senseless tragedy, leaving you wondering why bad things happen to good people.
- “Courage” by Jane Sayre. Sometimes people select a funeral poem based on the habits or hobbies of those who died. This poem describes life through the act of weaving.
- “Evening” by Charles Simic. Although this may not necessarily be a “happy” funeral poem, it is one about peace and simplicity. The central stanza of this poem says,
- “Kinship” by Mamie Roehrig. Those who are comforted with the idea of Heaven will enjoy this poem by Mamie Roehrig. The speaker in the poem speaks of feeling sorrow, but then . . .
Jun 14, 2015 · Happy funerals: A celebration of life? 14 June 2015. Getty Images. By Jon Kelly. BBC News Magazine. The British funeral has been transformed. Increasingly, the ceremony pays tribute to...
Aug 18, 2020 · These are songs whose melody and lyrics lift spirits, spark happy memories, give love, thanks, and reassurance, or speak to the life of the deceased. Whether the songs are slow, sentimental, humorous, or even irreverent, happy funeral songs are a good way to say goodbye.
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell (1967) First on our list of happy funeral songs is an oldie, but definitely a goodie.
- Anyway by Martina McBride (2007) Country singer Martina McBride’s Anyway was released in 2007 as a single from her album Waking Up Laughing.
- Blessed by Rachael Lampa (2000) Looking for a happy tune for your loved one’s funeral that’s also reminiscent of gospel songs of old?
- Bring Me Sunshine by Morecambe and Wise (1969) Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise first popularized this catchy tune in 1969, by featuring it on their BBC comedy program.
All Obituaries - Smoot Funeral Services offers a variety of funeral services, from traditional funerals to competitively priced cremations, serving Columbus, OH and the surrounding communities. We also offer funeral pre-planning and carry a wide selection of caskets, vaults, urns and burial containers.
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Mar 30, 2021 · Whether your condolences are for a close friend or family member, it’s crucial to find the right wording for your card. To help, we’ve found a selection of funeral messages that fit any situation. Look at the sections below to get started, or visit our additional resource on condolence messages for sympathy cards.
