Funeral singers and choirs in Canterbury
There are few places in England where the bond between music and faith runs as deep as it does in Canterbury. Since Augustine arrived in 597 AD and established the seat of English Christianity here, this city has been a place of pilgrimage, prayer, and sacred song. The London Choral Service provides professional singers, choirs, and instrumentalists for funerals, weddings, memorials, and ceremonies across Canterbury and the Kent countryside, bringing the warmth and artistry that these profoundly important occasions call for.
Funeral music in Canterbury
Losing someone you love changes everything, and when you are in the middle of that grief the practicalities of arranging a funeral can feel almost impossible. We want to lift that burden from you. Our singers perform at funerals and memorial services throughout Canterbury and Kent — at Canterbury Cathedral, the mother church of the Anglican Communion, where music has echoed beneath those great stone arches for more than a thousand years; at St Martin’s Church, the oldest parish church in England still in use, whose quiet simplicity holds a beauty all its own; at Barham Crematorium; and at churches across the county. A single soprano singing Pie Jesu as the congregation gathers, a trio performing God Be in My Head during the committal, a full choir raising Dear Lord and Father of Mankind so that every voice in the room can join in — we shape every detail around the life being honoured and around what feels right for those who are grieving.
Canterbury’s extraordinary religious heritage means that music here carries a particular weight, and families often tell us how much it mattered that the singing felt worthy of the setting and of the person they had lost. Every musician we provide is conservatoire-trained, and many have sung in cathedral and collegiate choirs across the country. If you are not sure what music to choose, our funeral music guide offers thoughtful suggestions for hymns, solos, and choral pieces that families often find genuinely comforting. You are always welcome to telephone us simply to talk things through — there is never any pressure, and no obligation at all.
Wedding choirs and singers
Canterbury is a city that inspires awe, and there is something truly special about beginning a marriage in a place so steeped in history and devotion. The vast, luminous nave of Canterbury Cathedral, the ancient walls of St Martin’s Church, and the many lovely medieval parish churches scattered across the Kent countryside all offer settings of unforgettable character. Live music brings these spaces alive in a way that nothing else can. The sound of a choir in full voice filling a stone building, a mezzo-soprano performing as the register is signed, a congregation united in a hymn they all cherish — these are the moments that guests remember long after the photographs have been put away. Our choirs and soloists perform at weddings of every size and tradition across Canterbury and Kent, and we are always delighted to learn new repertoire if there is a piece that holds particular meaning for you. Our guide to choosing wedding hymns is a wonderful place to start if you are still exploring your options.
Ensembles & pricing
We offer everything from a single soloist to a full choir of twelve voices, and can pair singers with an organist, harpist, or string quartet. Each musician is personally selected from our roster of over 150 conservatoire-trained performers. Because every occasion is different, we encourage you to tell us a little about what you have in mind so we can recommend the right ensemble and provide an accurate quote. Full details of our standard packages are available on our pricing page.
“We were all over the place trying to organise everything and she just took the music completely off our hands. On the day it was honestly the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard.”