Funerals

A funeral is a time to celebrate the life of a loved one and mourn their passing. A live performance can be a touching addition during the funeral service, whether at a crematorium or church. Charlotte is available to sing with an organist, pianist or backing tracks. Charlotte is an experienced classical opera singer based in Plymouth, who has performed at memorial services for notable people and occasions including singing for a memorial service to celebrate the life and work of Sir Gerald Kauffman, a labour MP, at Manchester Town Hall, and the Notre Dame Cathedral to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Holodomor.

Sometimes it can be difficult to find the appropriate music for a funeral. Below, is a list of suggestions from different genres that Charlotte could sing at a service, however she is more than open to your suggestions too, whatever the music, Charlotte is happy to help you tailor a befitting music programme:

Hymns

· The Lord's My Shepherd

· Jerusalem

· Abide with Me

· The Old Rugged Cross

· How Great Thou Art

· Make me a Channel of Your Peace

· Amazing Grace

· Here I am Lord

Classic Pop

· We’ll meet again, Vera Lynn

· The way we were

· Wind beneath my wings, Bette Midler

· For the good times

· I watch the Sunrise, John Glynn

Classical

· Ave Maria, Bach / Gounod

· Panis Angelicus, Francke

· The Old Rugged Cross, Traditional Song

Musical Theatre

· Climb Every Mountain (The Sounds of Music), Rodgers and Hammerstein

· You’ll Never Walk Alone (Carousel), Rodgers and Hammerstein

· Somewhere over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz), Harold Arlen

· Memory (Cats), Andrew Lloyd Webber

· Somewhere (West Side Story), Berstein

Pricing

Package One: £75

·One solo song

Package Two: £90

·Leading up to two congregational hymns

·One solo song

·Two solo songs

NB: Please see travel costs below which are charged in addition to the fee above.

The above packages are inclusive of local travel and backing tracks. If you would like Charlotte to be accompanied by a pianist or organist to make the occasion even more special, this can be arranged at an extra cost. If your venue does not have a piano or organ, Charlotte is able provide a portable stage piano to and from the venue at an extra cost of £10.

If you would like to tailor a different package then Charlotte would be more than happy to speak with you about what you would like and give you a quote. Please note that the above prices are inclusive of travel expenses within a 35 mile radius of Plymouth City Centre (including much of East Cornwall and South Devon), however she is more than happy to travel further afield, Charlotte will charge an additional 45p per mile outside of the 35 mile radius. If you would like to hire Charlotte, please contact her here.

What Charlotte offers

Congregational hymn leading

Many people look to bolster congregational hymn singing. A single soloist can help a great deal with this.

Solo Song

Often people may have a special song which may speak to them in someway, either religious or non-religious- sometimes this is a nice contrast to the hymns performed at funerals and allows a moment for the congregation to reflect on the music and words of the song.

Organists

Many churches have their own resident organist, but if not Charlotte can help you to find one. Hymns are usually accompanied by the organ, and an organist can provide background music as your congregation arrives and leaves the venue.