Among Friends

[qbetzforreal]

Peace in the Valley by Elvis Presley

Just a Closer Walk with Thee by Elvis Presley

Blessed Assurance by Cece Winans

[Maltichonmom17]

Oh wow, @Travone , we must be kindred spirits. I've told my family to play Spirit in the Sky at my funeral as well. 

I've loved that spirited, happy song ever since the first time I've heard it. It just sums up my belief in the transition from this life. 
As for my other special request, I've asked for In My Life by The Beatles, my favorite song of all time. Beautiful song  about living and loving the special people in your life.

[AnikaBrodie]

@sarahpanda

I am sorry for your loss.  These are some of my suggestions. 

"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"

"Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I'm weak, I'm worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near
When my light is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

When the darkness appears and the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I'm weak, I'm worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home."

Note:  I am a soprano soloist and have been asked to sing this hymn during the service at many "celebration of life" services.  The lyrics are listed above. 

"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"

"Great is Thy Faithfulness"

"Amazing Grace"

"In the Garden"

"Go Rest High on the Mountain"

"How Great Thou Art"

[sarahpanda]

@Lucky Charm..Thank you for the kind words of sympathy but my loss is 'not recent', but pending soon.

[qvcfreak]

Casting Crowns - Scars in Heaven

[sarahpanda]

@AnikaBrodie ...Thank you - but the person for which these suggestions are needed for hasn't passed yet -- but soon..heartbreaking to watch but the Lord will give me strength, I pray.

[on the bay]

You'll Never Walk Alone

Amazing Grace

Welcome Home by Dolly Parton

[DSD2]

We had Ave Maria sung at my mother's funeral. The priest balked a bit but we stayed strong.

It was beautiful and there wasn't a dry eye in the church.

Wishing you comfort in whatever lies ahead. 

[Elodie2]

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

For the Beauty of the Earth

[Icegoddess]

It is Well with my Soul is nice.  I want a particular Elvis song played at mine with Elvis snging it. It's not that I'm an Elvis fan, it's just that it's his song.  

I also want We Shall Behold Him.  It would be really nice if I could get a recording of my friend singing it since her singing it introduced me to that song and she did it so beautifully. 

And I want I'll Fly Away played as they're rolling me out of the church.  But, it's got to be a really upbeat version.  I was introduced to that song when I was in High School and we would go to the County Old Folks home (you wouldn't believe the conditions) to sing and when we would ask if there were any requests a lady would always yell out I'll Fly Away.