Funeral Services

Funeral and Celebration of Life Services Available - Please see the bottom of this page to prepare for your initial music consultation.

  • Pre-Service Music (typically 15 to 30 minutes prior)
  • Music During the Service
  • Recessional Music (typically 5-30 minutes after)
  • Taps (Trumpet)

Music Choice options

  • Sarah is able to perform on Piano and Flute as a solo or in conjunction with musicians of your choice. In some special cases, Sarah is able to perform on organ. Eric is able to perform on Trumpet as a solo or in conjunction with musicians of your choice.
  • Traditional Hymns
  • Contemporary Religious Music
  • Music found in Sarah's Music Library
  • Music of your own choice

Availability During the School Year

  • Piano Services available Monday through Thursday after 6:30pm (If childcare can be arranged, other options may be available.)
  • Piano Services available Friday after 4:30pm (If childcare can be arranged, other options may be available.)
  • Piano and Trumpet Services available on weekends potentially anytime if arranged far enough in advance.

Availability During the Summer

  • Piano and Trumpet Services available potentially anytime if arranged far enough in advance.

Initial Pricing (May be negotiated lower or higher during initial arrangements for music depending on your individual needs.)

  • $150 to be paid prior to beginning the event performance for Piano Music before, during, and after the Funeral or Celebration of Life (based on needs, many negotiate to $100)
  • Trumpet Music (Taps) at the gravesite
      • $50 if the outside temperature combined with wind chill is above 32 degrees F
      • $75 if the outside temperature combined with wind chill is between 20-32 degrees F
      • $100 if the outside temperature combined with wind chill is below 20 degrees F

What to have prepared when you initially call Sarah Arneson at 402-730-5784 or email her at musicstudioarneson@gmail.com to determine music arrangements for your event:

  • The specific time and date of the event
  • The location of the event
  • Contact information of anyone involved Sarah may need to contact such as the pastor, person who unlocks the facility before the event, or the person paying for the music services.
  • For music during the service, please have ready a list of requested music including either the hymnal where it may be found, a printed copy of the music, or the title and composer of the piece. Your pastor may have some suggestions of typical music. If you do not have a specific list for Prelude and Postlude music, you may request a certain style of music and Sarah will put together a set of music based on that request.
  • Overall, the suggestion is to contact Sarah as soon as possible to ensure you are able to have the service you desire. (I suggest calling your selected musicians at the same time as you are making the date and time selections with the funeral home / church / other location to ensure musicians are able to attend.)