More than one song will be sung at my funeral so I've got a few.
Before my remains are led into the main body of the church, a white pall is opened and spread on top of my casket in the vestibule, usually done by two family members. My remains are incensed and sprinkled with holy water. The white cloth is a reminder and symbol of my Baptismal promsies, promises reinforced by me on Confirmation day saying 'yes' to my parents will. Prayers are said over my decaying flesh and I'm respectfully wheeled directly in front of the altar.
Gather Us In will begin the service.
With hundreds of mourners in attendance to the
Mass of the Resurrection [many will be paid in advance to be there
*laughs*] I'd like hymns sung by an all-male choir; Dad and I had a penchant for that sound.
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent during communion and the closing hymn,
All Creatures of Our God and King. For All the Saints could be sung but I heavily advise against it.
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My funeral or Mass card will bear a picture of a heavily wooded scene with these words:
In the Name of the Bee
And of the Butterfly
And of the Breeze
Amen.
Emily Dickinson
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That sums me up pretty well.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/23/2009 07:58AM by sonus.