Because Sorcha, you know how Peter would have liked it. I sang at my Dad's funeral and really did take that deep breath and do it. One of the things I sang was "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" which he and I used to sing in the car, and it actually helped. BUT I cried uncontrollably when the service was done.

BTW all of his kids thought it would be great for the #3 brother to run in after the service started and plonk the urns with his ashes down on the table, as my Dad was ALWAYS late for everything and all his friends had told him he'd be late to his own funeral. We decided that his cousin (who was doing the service) would not appreciate the humor in that, so we didn't. I still sort of regret that 'cause Dad would have LOVED it!

I really don't think I could sing for one of my kids, tho. Been too close already, to that.