Ave Maria
Schubert
About This Music
Schubert’s Ave Maria has been part of funeral services for generations. Its gentle melody and quiet, prayerful feel make it a piece many families return to when planning a farewell. You are most likely to hear it at a Christian funeral, especially a Catholic service. It works well as entrance music, during a time of reflection or at the committal. Whether sung by a soloist, performed by a choir or played as an instrumental, it brings a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
For families with a strong faith, the words can hold deep meaning. Others choose it for the sense of comfort and hope the music brings, whatever the style of the service.
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