01/08/2026
Today was not spent playing at a wedding, but at a funeral.
It was a deeply moving and loving service a true celebration of a life well lived. Every piece of music had been chosen with great care, each carrying its own meaning and memory. Among them was the timeless Welsh melody, Dafydd y Garreg Wen, whose haunting beauty never fails to touch the heart.
There is something profoundly comforting about music at a funeral. It has a unique way of expressing emotions that words alone often cannot. As the familiar melodies filled the church, they brought moments of reflection, gratitude, and peace, honouring not only the person who had passed but also the love they had shared with family and friends throughout their life.
One of the most uplifting aspects of the service was the singing of the church choir. Their voices led the congregation with warmth and conviction, adding a sense of community and shared remembrance. The harp music, performed at other moments during the service, brought a different kind of comfort—gentle, reflective, and deeply expressive. Each played its own important role, together helping to create a service of dignity, hope, and love.
Funerals are never easy, yet they remind us of the importance of celebrating a life rather than simply mourning a loss. Music becomes a gift—offering comfort, stirring cherished memories, and helping us say goodbye with grace.
It was a privilege to play a small part in such a heartfelt service. Days like these remind me that music is far more than performance; it is a language of compassion, remembrance, and love. Today, the carefully chosen music, the church choir, and the harp all contributed in their own way to celebrating the life of someone deeply loved, and that is one of the greatest honours any musician can experience.