Funeral Music
Funerals &
Celebrations of Life
“With exceptional care, compassion, and musicianship, Kimberley creates thoughtful soundscapes that are both profoundly moving and deeply comforting. She is a beautiful, meaningful and graceful addition to any tribute.”
Graveside | $750
A cappella singing (solo voice) for an outdoor graveside service with no electricity. Includes fully customized music and as many songs as you wish.
Prelude + Funeral Service + Postlude | $1500
Includes professional piano and sound system, fully customized music, 30–60 minutes of prelude music, all service music, and postlude or graveside music following the service.
Reception music add-on | $450
Continue live music into the reception as guests gather, connect, and reflect.
I offer music for religious and non-religious funerals, as well as celebrations of life. Each service is unique, and you are welcome to select any music that is meaningful to you. My Song lists are provided as a guide to commonly requested pieces:
Most Requested Religious Songs
Most Requested Classical Music
Typical Placement of Music for Funerals
Funeral Music
Prelude | 30-60 mins of background music before the service
Processional | music to open the service
Song(s) of Reflection | special songs of meaning, typically in between or after eulogies
Recessional | music to close the service
Catholic Funeral Music
Depending on your church, some or all of the following music may be included, typically in this order:
Prelude | 30-60 mins of background music before the service
Processional | music to open the service
Responsorial Psalm | sung after the first reading
Gospel Acclamation | “Alleluia” sung after the second reading
Offertory Hymn | during the preparation of gifts for Communion
Communion Song | during Communion
Blessing/Incensing | during the blessing of the casket or urn
Recessional | music to close the service
- Ave Maria by Schubert, Performed by Kimberley Dunn 2:32
- Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, Performed by Kimberley Dunn 5:22
- Pachelbel's Canon in D by Pachelbel, Performed by Kimberley Dunn 5:09
- Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong, Performed by Kimberley Dunn 3:05
- You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban, Performed by Kimberley Dunn 3:28
Funeral Reviews & Testimonials
I’ve worked with Kimberley a number of times at Beechwood. She is a consummate professional with a pastoral, compassionate touch. Her musicianship is stellar. Kimberley collaborates with families, funeral directors, and officiants to create thoughtful soundscapes that are as beautiful as they are helpful. Highly recommend.
– Mike Perreault, Chaplain, Canadian Armed Forces & Minister, United Church of Canada
There are no words to describe the gratitude that our family feels for the exquisite way in which you shared your hard work and talents with us at the Celebration of Life for my mother. Your interpretations of our chosen musical pieces were outstanding, brought many to tears, and provided a very beautiful, meaningful and graceful addition to our tribute to her.
– Lucya Yuzyk
Kimberley performed at our Celebration of Life for my mom. She performed beautifully, an angelic voice, incredible piano playing, accommodating, knowledgeable and professional. I would love to have her play for us again.
– Wendy McIntyre
Kimberley was very professional and organized and very easy to work with. She has a beautiful voice and plays the piano wonderfully. She really made my father’s memorial service wonderful.
– John Carson
Kimberley delivered a wonderful performance at my father’s funeral. It was a very moving performance and a very fitting tribute to my father. Her angelic voice and flawless piano playing were truly what he deserved. She worked with our requests for some very specific pieces and did it all in a very professional and empathetic manner.
– Natalie
I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have found Kim. It was very important to us to honor my brother-in-law with a service that would include music that we knew he would love. I provided Kim with the songs and was so appreciative that she professionally managed everything for me from that point forward. It was comforting knowing that I could put my trust in her and no longer had to worry. Kim exceeded our expectations. She has the most BEAUTIFUL voice, warm personality and a very classy demeanor.
– Kathleen Manion
Kimberley performed at my father’s “Celebration Of Life” ceremony. The entire process was very easy for us at a difficult time. Her prompt response time, performance and professionalism was exceptional. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful the music, her voice and song selection was. A real tribute to my father.
– Andrea Nicholls
Thank you so very much for making my mothers service so moving and beautiful. Without you it would have been flat. There were many comments and inquires about you afterward. Everyone was very impressed.
– Suzanne Tellier
Kimberley went out of her way, above and beyond, to be able to perform at our service, at the last minute. Her performance was on point, and her level of professionalism was impressive. Thank you, Kimberley!
– Dana Schofield
Kimberley recently played at my mother’s memorial service and she was superb. Everyone loved her beautiful interpretations of the music we chose, and her amazing voice. Kim is very professional – she responded quickly by email, and was very helpful in finalizing the musical choices. We couldn’t have asked for anything nicer.
– Jill & Family
Kim, we can’t thank you enough for your true professionalism in preparing for my mother’s funeral mass. Your beautiful gifts of song and music filled the church with joy and peace in loving memory of my mother.
– Jennifer & Ian
Interested in working together?
It would be an honour to support you.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to discuss your music preferences.