Catholic Funerals Music Plays …

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Music plays an important role in Catholic Funerals. In the past, there have been controversies in some churches over whether secular music, such as the ballad Danny Boy , should be sung at funerals. While particular selections are up to the surviving family members and officiating clergy, the overriding guidance is that the music should be uplifting and hopeful for mourners, often focusing on the themes of resurrection and everlasting life. It is common to have instrumental or choral accompaniment and to invite those attending to sing along. For suggestions on musical selections, see .