Singing funerals

Many people I speak with think it's kind of morbid to sing a funeral.

On the contrary. Mom (and 12 years of Catholic Education) raised me with the proper view of God, religion, life, death and the world beyond.

Having the best Pastor in the Diocese also helps put a positive twist and proper perspective on passing and heading to the next life.

I sang a funeral yesterday for one of our parishioners--just a lovely lady who has suffered enough with illness, dialysis and so many other ailments. She is home now, and though it's sad for those left behind, everyone knows she is out of her misery and still with loved ones in heaven.

Mom always says when you sing, you pray twice! Singing a funeral pays tribute to the deceased as well as hopefully helping family members cope....

Each time I sing, I talk to the deceased and tell them this is my way of thanking them for being in our lives....and I hope I do them proud!


Mrs. Smith's funeral reminded me of something my Mom always says --CAN'T is NOT in our vocabulary! That was Mrs. Smith's mantra and Mom's too! She says you can do anything you put your mind too, solve every problem, don't sell yourself short.

John, Eleanor's son, asked everyone in attendance to honor and remember his mother by taking the word CAN'T out of their vocabulary every May 16th as a tribute to a wonderful lady.