Music for a Funeral Mass in Ireland

Emer has many years experience singing at funeral masses across Ireland. She was the resident cantor at St. Mary's church Haddington Road for over 10 years and she has an in depth knowledge of the liturgy and can guide you through the music for your loved ones funeral mass. She can also sing a range of songs from Classical and Opera to Hymns and some pop music if permitted by the church. Feel free to request a song that has meaning for you and your family. Contact Emer
Accompaniment options: Harp, Organ (Resident Organist of the Church), Piano, Backing Tracks.
Additional Instruments/Singers: Violin, Flute, Cello, Tenor Voice, Second Soprano
Below are some song suggestions and videos of Emer singing songs often requested for church services. We have also provided other YouTube links to help you choose the music that means the most to you and your family.

Ag Criost an Siol

Bring Him Home

Voice of an Angel

Funeral Mass - Structure and Suggestions
Entrance Songs:
Abide With Me
Amazing Grace 
Morning Has Broken
On Eagles Wings
How Great thou Art
Responsorial Psalm
The Lord is my Shepherd
Be Not Afraid
​On Eagles Wings
The Hiding Place
​Here I am Lord
Offertory Hymns
Ag Criost an Siol
Ave Maria 
Make me a channel of your peace 
​Bist du bei Mir
Communion Hymns (pick two)
Ave Maria 
Pie Jesu
Panis Angelicus 
Laudate Dominum
Over the Rainbow
Recessional Hymn
Going Home 
Nearer my God to Thee
How Great Thou Art
​Danny Boy 
Time to Say Goodbye