Funeral and wedding choirs in Barnet
The London Borough of Barnet stretches across the northern reaches of the capital, encompassing communities from Chipping Barnet and High Barnet in the north to Golders Green, Finchley, and Hendon in the south. Our conservatoire-trained singers bring dignified, expressive music to funerals, weddings, memorials, and ceremonies at venues throughout this diverse borough.
Funeral music in Barnet
Barnet is home to some of north London’s most important funeral venues, and our singers perform regularly at many of them. Hendon Crematorium, set within its peaceful grounds off Holders Hill Road, is one of the borough’s busiest crematoriums, and we understand its layout, acoustics, and timing requirements well. Golders Green Crematorium — one of London’s oldest and most distinguished — has welcomed our singers for services ranging from intimate family farewells to larger memorial gatherings. We also sing at East Finchley Cemetery and at parish churches including St John the Baptist in Chipping Barnet, a medieval church with a resonant nave that suits choral music beautifully, and St Mary at Finchley, whose warm acoustic lends itself to both hymns and contemplative anthems.
For practical guidance on music at crematorium services — timing, acoustics, and making a shorter service meaningful — see our guide to crematorium music.
A traditional Church of England funeral, a non-religious ceremony, or a service that blends the two — we can help you choose music that feels right. Our funeral music guide offers suggestions for hymns, anthems, and reflective pieces, and we are always happy to learn new repertoire on request. To discuss your requirements, please visit our services page or get in touch directly.
Wedding choirs in Barnet
Barnet has a range of settings for weddings, from the medieval St John the Baptist in Chipping Barnet to St Mary at Finchley. Many couples also choose licensed venues across the borough, including country house hotels and restored halls, where our singers can provide anything from a single soloist during the signing of the register to a full choir processional. We help couples pair familiar congregational hymns with choral pieces guests are less likely to have heard before — a Stanford anthem, a Bach chorale, or a setting written specifically for your day. Our guide to choosing wedding hymns is a helpful starting point.
Ensembles for weddings, funerals, and memorials
Crematorium services at Hendon or Golders Green run to a fixed length, often around 30 minutes, so a quartet is usually the right call — large enough to carry a hymn, small enough to fit the chapel without crowding the family. For larger funerals or weddings at St John the Baptist in Chipping Barnet, the medieval nave rewards more voices, and a sextet or full eight-voice choir suits both the volume of the room and the resonance. St Mary at Finchley sits comfortably between the two: a quartet works well for most services, and a sextet is worth considering when the congregation is larger. For a graveside at East Finchley Cemetery, a soloist is often more fitting than a full ensemble. Our pricing page sets out the costs.
“We were absolutely delighted with the choir. The four singers you arranged for our wedding were outstanding — confident, warm, and utterly professional.”
Christmas carol singers in Barnet
Every December we provide an office carol service for businesses around Chipping Barnet and Finchley, plus carol singers for residents’ groups and venues across the borough — simply book carol singers and we take care of the programme. St John the Baptist in Chipping Barnet and St Mary at Finchley both host carol services in the run-up to Christmas, and our singers are just as happy roaming a reception as standing for a formal set. December fills early, so it pays to enquire in good time.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral singer cost in Barnet?
A soloist for a funeral at Hendon Crematorium, Golders Green Crematorium, or any Barnet venue starts from £250. Four singers cost £1,150, five (a quintet) £1,400, six (a sextet) £1,600, and a full choir of eight £2,000. Prices include travel within Greater London and liaison with your funeral director.
Can you provide a choir for a wedding in Barnet?
Yes. We provide choirs from a solo vocalist to a chorus of twelve for weddings at St John the Baptist in Chipping Barnet, St Mary at Finchley, and licensed venues throughout the borough. We coordinate the full musical programme so you can enjoy the day.
What types of music can you perform at a funeral in Barnet?
Everything from traditional hymns and Anglican choral works to contemporary songs and bespoke arrangements. The fine acoustic at St John the Baptist in Chipping Barnet rewards choral anthems, while at Hendon or Golders Green Crematorium a soloist often suits the space best, with a quartet ideal when there are hymns.
Do you cover crematorium services in Barnet?
Yes. We sing regularly at both Hendon Crematorium and Golders Green Crematorium and know each venue’s layout, acoustics, and timing requirements well. Our singers arrive early, coordinate with crematorium staff, and make sure the music fits within the allotted service time.
Can we book a choir for a Christmas event in Barnet?
Yes. We provide Christmas carol services and roaming carol singers for offices, hotels, and residents’ events across Barnet, from Chipping Barnet to Finchley and Hendon. December is our busiest month, and dates are usually booked out by mid-September, so it’s worth enquiring well ahead of the festive season.
For more guidance, explore our funeral music guide, popular funeral hymns, wedding hymns guide, or funeral music costs guide.