My beloved beagle, Jackson, passed away yesterday. He was 9 years old, and the best dog a girl could hope for. I want to play some music at a little service the kids and hubby and I are having today. I also thought it would be nice to make a video of photos I have of Jackson. Does anyone have any ideas for songs I could use? I tried doing a search for "funeral music for pets" but nothing came up.

Holly

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I am sorry for your loss, we have a beagle as well, and I know how much joy she brings to our lives.

Oh Holly, I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved beagle. I don't have any song ideas for ya, just wanted to let you know how bad I feel.....

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I am very sorry to hear about your beloved dog. I know all to personally as I am sure many others do how much it hurts. I do not have any songs in mind but I will search through some of my mp3s and maybe I can find something to help you.


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I don't have music ideas, either, but wanted to tell you how sorry I am.

Kim

I'm so sorry for your loss. {{{{{Hugs}}}}}

I am so sorry for your loss. After my dog died when I was a teen the song "If you came back from heaven" from Lorrie Morgan was popular and I sobbed every time. Beautiful song. I can't, however, think of any songs specifically for pets.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

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So sorry for your loss. How about Eric Clapton "If I saw you in Heaven?"

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So sorry for your loss. Our pets are like family to us, as I am sure yours are also. Hugs to you and your family. We have 2 beagles, and they are like children to us.

I'm so sorry about your lost.
It is not easy when a pets past away
I never lost a dog but I lost a couple of cats

I'm sorry for your loss. Our dog is like a 4th child to us. He's one of the family...
My suggestion for music would be to check Disney Movie soundtracks for a slow slong.
I tried to find samples to listen to of the music soundtrack from All Dogs Go To Heaven but I couldn't...
I'm sure there should be a song on there that would work.

As long as the song was slow and respectful lyrics about being a good friend I think you could probably find one like that.

{{hugs}},
X

Do you mean "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton ? We played that at my sister funeral. I still cry when I hear it.

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Holly,I'm sorry for loss. I know how hard it is. Pets are like family members I had to lay both of my dogs down at the same time. One I let go way too far and when the other was diagnose with kidney failure I realize it was time to let them both go We buried them both together.I'm still coping with it 4 years later. I can look back at it now and I realize it was the best thing for them to be lay down together .They were two of kind. always together vary rarely apart .They were so much part of my family.

I think "Tears In Heaven" is a good song to play..What about "Angels Among Us " by Alabama.. There is alot of "Pet Poems" on the web maybe you can find one that fits Jackson and read it at the memeriol.

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I'm so sorry about your beloved Jackson. I agree with LBeadle about her song recommendation. How about about Eric Clapton's "If I saw you in Heaven?"

I have a basset hound and he is 6 1/2 years old and is really getting white around the nose/mouth and eyes. I can't even imagine how upset DH and I will be whenever he goes. My mom's great dane just passed away last month and that was really hard on everyone. It's really too bad that our pets don't have a longer life span.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Holly.

Pets are so amazing. They set a place in our hearts that nothing else can quite fill when they're gone. Your memorial idea is so sweet and I hope it helps you and yours find some peace with loss of your furry family member.

{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs n' tears}}}}}}}}}}}}}

From a "Momma" of two canine furry-foots, AMEN to that.


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I agree definately!! My precious black lab had to be put down in Aug 2005 (she was 14+) and I still miss her loving face each day. Her ashes sit on our mantle because we couldn't bury her, if we move so will she. We now have a rambuncious 13 month old yellow lab that has stolen our hearts, and she has already given us so much love. I hope she lives as long as our Duchess did.

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Sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is so hard. Hugs to you!

Thank you all for your kind words. I just cannot express how I feel right now. I've never lost a pet before, so I'm just overwhelmed. I like the "Tears in Heaven" song; I may try that.

Thank you all again for your support.

Holly

PS-- Here's a picture of my fur babies--- Jackson is on the left. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d6...94/fedcre2.jpg

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Sorry about your fur baby. It is so hard to lose a pet.
He was lucky to have had you and your family
{{{HUGS!}}}

I did a google search and found this list of dog songs.
http://www.cmhrecords.com/web/page.a...catid=3&id=151
1 Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
2 I Found My Best Friend In The Dog Pound
3 Dog
4 Hound Dog
5 Old Blue
6 Tennessee Hound Dog
7 Dad Gave My Dog Away
8 The Poodle Dog Song
9 Old Rattler
10 You Gotta Quit Kickin' My Dog Around
11 Blind Boy's Dog
12 How Much Is That Doggie In THe Window
13 A Politician's Dog
14 Old Shep
15 Fox Chase

I am soooooooooo sorry for your loss. This is a hard thing to deal with. You and your family are in my prayers.

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So sorry to hear about your beloved Jackson. That is a very nice picture of the two of them. We had a beagle when we were kids. She was such a dear, sweet, wonderful dog. I think of her often.

Other pet lovers know just how you feel. I like the Rainbow Bridge poem that is out there.

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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So sorryt for your loss. We just adopted a 7yr old black toy poodle who is 8lbs and I have to keep reminding myself that this is a dog. I love her so much and she lies on me like a newborn baby. I cry at the thought and my heart truly bleeds for you. I dread that day to come. I am a first time dog owner so I have no ideas but I think there are some good ones above. ***HUGS*** I am at a loss for words

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I'm so sad to hear about your loss. We had a Sheltie named Alexis that died about ten years ago. We got her as a puppy before we had children. She was our baby girl. It is an extremely hard thing to go through. Our dog now is a Golden Retriever "Cookie" that we got from Pet Orphans when she was two. She's nine now and I worry about her dying sometimes. I don't know if I'll be able to bear it. I found this site called petloss.com that might help you. Here is a song I found on there that I thought was really touching...Precious Little Friend...Hugs... ~Lisa

http://www.petloss.com/precious.htm

so sorry for your loss

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We just went through this in September - our 16yo miniature poodle was so sick we had to decide to let him go. Very difficult thing to do.

My prayers are with you.

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Thank you so much for posting Rainbow Bridge. I heard people talking about it on a show but didn't know what they were talking about.

Brought tears to my eyes and I pray that is true!

I am truly sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is a very hard thing to go through.

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Sorry to hear about your beloved dog, Jackson. ((((((HUGS))))) to you and your family!

Sorry to hear about the loss of your furry family member.

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Oh Holly, I am so sorry. Pets are such blessings. I know your precious Jackson knew how important he was to you and how much you all loved him. I know he had a wonderful life. I hope your heart will heal quickly and memories of him soon bring smiles instead of tears.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you. We lost our beloved Baron last August 6th and I know the empty feeling you have in your heart. Pets are like children. We had Baron before my last two were born. {{{{hugs}}}}}

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I am sorry to hear of your loss. "Amazing Grace" is a classic song. What songs did you associate your pet when he was alive? These could be used for memories of happier days that you spent with this special member of your family.

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I am so sorry to hear about Jackson passing away. I hope that you are about to have a nice service for him, I am sorry that I cant think of any songs to suggest.


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I am so sorry for your loss. When I recently lost my dog after 12 years, I found this song by Shelly Guidotti called "So hard to say goodbye." I know it is too late for what you wanted it for, but I thought it was a perfect song.

Hugs to you ! I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I was in the vet's on Friday buying some Frontline and a woman was sobbing away. The vet had just put her dog to sleep. He was with her 14 years. sad.

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Thanks again to everyone who has offered words of kindess. I am so sorry for everyone who has ever lost a pet. ((hugs))

Holly

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Oh Holly, I am so sorry to read this.. ((((HUGS))))))


I know this is after the fact, but have you heard that song "Feed Jake"?

No, I haven't--- I'll go search for it though.

I was tickled to see you post. Long time no hear!!

Holly

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Me too, Holly!
When I saw your name on this post, I was like..Oh my!!!!!! HOLLY!!! ((((HUGS))))

Nice seeing you again!
Have you heard from Kathy in Indiana (cwalters) at all?

hugs to you. I'm so sorry for your loss. Our 12 year old dog passed away Jan 2nd. It is much harder to deal with than people expect.
Remember him fondly, I bet you have many happy memories.

Dear Holly,
I was unable to read your post and all the replys when you originally posted it. My Brandie was up in years and really slowing down. It is so hard to write and express to you how much I feel you sorrow and loss, because las night we lost Brandie. She was 14 -1/2 4 lb. Yorkie. I know my tear are also for myself, but I apologise for notsending you a hug weeks ago. I hope your sorrow has lessened and your memories sweetend.

Oh Holly I am so sorry your baby passed on I know you miss terribly. We still cry over our 2 pet babies that passed on 5 yrs ago its just that you love them so much. You will see Jackson again I truly believe it. I got a childrens book from the psychic Sylvia Browne that talks about pets and going to Heaven. Its one of the most beautiful uplifiting and comforting books I ever read. Its called Animals On The Other Side and I got it through Amazon.com really cheaply. That book gave me hope that they are still with us and will always be. My recommendation for a service song would be Danny Boy...its the Irish Girl in me..... Bless you and your family as you go through this really really hard time...and remember to eat ok?

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I am so sorry for your loss. I had a rottie that passed away a few months back. It is really hard.

Song idea....Vince Gill----Go rest high on that mountain.

You guys have been so sweet, really. I appreciate all your kind words. And, I'm so sorry for anyone else who has lost a pet.

Holly

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