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When you are hosting an event, one important aspect is the music. The music can set the tone of the atmosphere therefore depending on the type of atmosphere you want; you should set the tone of the music accordingly.
A sombre occasion
If you want to hire a singer to sing at a funeral, then it is only appropriate that the song list fits the atmosphere. Once you have picked a director after looking through the list of funeral directors Melbourne has to offer, you can run the list by the director so that he or she is aware of the music.
Personal
Although a funeral is a sombre occasion, it does not mean only sad songs need to be sung. You can even decide to have the singer sing a song that was a personal favourite of the deceased while putting his or her own spin to it in order to make it fit the occasion.
The singer
In order for the songs sung at the funeral to be able to comfort and help heal those in attendance, it is important that the person you hire to perform not only has the voice but also the personality. Hiring a performer who only makes a sad song sadder will not do the job you hoped it would. Everyone at attendance understands the occasion is a sombre one, therefore they do not need an additional reminder by the singer you hire to perform.
It will be beneficial to everyone at attendance, if the singer instead helped them think of the good and happy memories through the songs he or she sings. Hiring a singer who is able to make those who are grieving smile while thinking about their loved one who is no longer with them, will aid in giving people comfort.
Number of songs
It is important to make it known to the singer how long you would like them to sing or how many songs you would want them to perform. This is important because if it is not spoken about, the singer may have a different expectation of how long she or he thinks they need to sing and you may have a different expectation. Therefore, to make sure everyone is on the same page it is best to discuss it beforehand.
On-time
Planning all aspects of a funeral while dealing with your own grief can be a very hard process. Therefore, it is a good idea if you were to lean on family and friends for support both emotionally and with the planning. For example, while dealing with your own emotions, making sure your family is okay and by seeing to it that the arrangements for the funeral are going smoothly, the last thing you would want to do is to worry about the singer not being on time.
However, by asking a friend to make sure they hire a singer and to ensure the singer arrives on time will likely be a load off your plate. This way, you can make sure you end up with a good singer who causes no delays without having to do any of the work.
