Confessions of a Funeral Singer

24 May 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

“Confessions of a Funeral Singer” weaves together the insights of seven funeral singers interviewed by singers and academic researchers, Leah Cotterell and Narelle McCoy.

The confessions that Leah and Narelle collected are surprisingly diverse, but all the singers agreed that music is a gift to the mourners, providing space for emotion, reflection, and acceptance of grief and loss. Their stories are framed by Leah and Narelle exploring their own academic research, and making their own disarming confessions.

The performance features a tasty selection of songs drawn from the hodgepodge of funeral songs in Australia today. Musically the show is exquisite, with the guitar accompaniment of Jamie Clark.

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Woody Point Memorial Hall, Cnr Oxley Avenue and Hornibrook Esplanade, Woody Point 4019  View map

-27.259901956764615, 153.1036547

Cnr Oxley Avenue and Hornibrook Esplanade , Woody Point 4019

Woody Point Memorial Hall

Cnr Oxley Avenue and Hornibrook Esplanade , Woody Point 4019

Confessions of a Funeral Singer