Funeral Singing

You can’t go wrong with a Taoist funeral. That’s because there are so many beautiful traditional Taoist songs that you can use at any part of the service and they will work well regardless of the culture of the immediate family. You won’t find too many more uplifting ways to say goodbye to someone than with a funeral song like “Zhou Er Shou Muang” by Lin Yutong. This is one of those rare examples of a Chinese musical classic that features lyrics in English that have never been sung before. In fact, the only thing more unique is the poem it accompanies, which is written in a reverse funeral format.

Songs like this one or any others in the album will be very familiar to many people who are practitioners of the Taoist religious movement. These are uplifting songs that talk about the majesty of life as it is given by Creator. Songs like these can be used in a service or simply to help you keep focused during the emotional times ahead. If you haven’t had the chance to see a Taoist Funeral before, there are plenty of great ones out there. Just do a quick search online and you’ll be overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices!

Taoist Funeral Singing

There are certain things that you should keep in mind when choosing your own song for the service. The first is that you want to choose something that speaks to the heart of your family and one that will be spoken often throughout the funeral service. A lot of songs will have a classic spiritual meaning that touches everyone, but some just have a very soothing quality that will lift spirits. You want to choose one that speaks to you as well as your loved ones.

Don’t worry about making a hit list of songs. Most people who attend Buddhist services are there to learn, not to be left in the dark about how their lives should be. It’s a very personal experience, so if you can pick out one particular song that will speak to your loved ones and bring them to their natural resting place, then by all means, do so. You can always have them sung at the service afterwards. However, many people also like to have a few non-religious songs played on the acoustic guitar during the funeral so that they can have some comfort and remember the deceased.

For those of you in Singapore, getting a eulogy recorded can be done quite easily. Just find a local recording studio and ask to speak into a microphone. Don’t hold anything back, and don’t worry about being overly clinical or solemn. The recordings can be given to other family members or friends who can then make copies and pass them out for others to listen to. You can even get them onto your computer and play them at home to help bring those memories of your loved one to life.