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DIY Funeral Music: Coordinating With Venues & Technology
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DIY Funeral Music
Taking control of funeral music can save money and ensure your choices are honored. However, it requires careful planning and coordination with venues and technology.
Taking Control of the Music
When you manage the music yourself, you maintain complete creative control while shouldering the responsibility for technical execution.
Pre-Planning: Know Before You Go
Before the service, understand the venue's audio capabilities, backup power options, and technical staff availability.
Venue Coordination Checklist
Technology Setup and Preparation
Test all equipment thoroughly before the service. Have backup devices and physical backups of all music files.
The Critical Test Run
Always conduct a complete audio test at the venue before the service begins.
Day-Of Coordination
On the day of the service, assign someone to manage audio who stays calm under pressure.