For many people, music is one of the most important components of a memorial. The songs chosen for a funeral set a certain tone, touch mourners on an emotional level, and impart a sense of peace and hope. Music can be uplifting, solemn, or comforting, and can have deep personal meaning for family and friends.
Hundreds of families have entrusted their loved ones' funeral music to James Lake, who combines musical excellence and years of experience with sensitivity, respect, and a deep musical expressiveness. Drawing on the rich talent of New York City's community of professional musicians, James Lake Music Services provides the best, most sensitive performers. Jim has the resources and know-how to produce beautiful, inspiring music with all appropriate taste and dignity. |
In this photo, James Lake is preparing
the pipe organ registrations: one of the final preparations for a special service. |
For the service:
a soloist or any combination of organist, pianist, inspiring vocalists, majestic trumpet, gentle flute, soaring violin, expressive cello, or angelic harp. |
For the visitation:
string quartet or flute & harp duo. |