John,

Please accept my condolences at this time. The loss of a parent has a special feeling.

And, you are dealing with your grandmother at the same time.

Hymns: Will the service be next week? Easter hymns are appropriate for the service. Your priest should be able to give you some good guidance. If you are looking for something Celtic, "Be Thou My Vision" sung to the tune Slane an Irish ballad. "Lord of all hopefulness" is also sung to that tune.

Another pipe tune: "The Green Hills of Tyrol" is also used at funerals. When you get a piper, you will need to find out what they have in their repertoire.

If your trips to visit your grandmother bring you to Phoenix, let us know.

Frank