Funeral and wedding choirs in the City of London
The Square Mile is home to some of the finest ecclesiastical architecture in England. We provide professional singers and choirs for funerals, weddings, and memorial services at the City’s historic churches and livery halls.
Funerals at St Paul’s, Temple Church and the City’s parish churches
The City of London’s ancient churches provide dignified and beautiful settings for funeral and memorial services. St Paul’s Cathedral, Wren’s masterpiece on Ludgate Hill, is one of the most awe-inspiring spaces in which our singers perform. Its vast dome and magnificent acoustic call for musicians who can fill the space with confidence and reverence — qualities our ensembles bring to every service.
Beyond St Paul’s, we regularly provide funeral singers at Temple Church, the round church of the Knights Templar that sits between Fleet Street and the Thames. Its remarkable acoustic rewards careful, skilful singing. We also serve families holding services at St Bartholomew-the-Great in Smithfield, London’s oldest surviving parish church, and at St Mary-le-Bow on Cheapside — the church whose bells traditionally define a true Cockney. For families who prefer a non-religious setting, the City of London Crematorium in Manor Park offers a peaceful alternative, and our singers are experienced in providing music for services there.
Planning a funeral or memorial in the City can feel daunting, but we handle the music from first enquiry to the day itself. Our funeral music guide offers practical advice, or you are welcome to contact us directly to talk through your needs.
Livery halls and City carol services
Livery companies and City institutions book carol singers every December, often pairing a Christmas carol service in a Square Mile church with a reception in a livery hall afterwards. Our singers are equally at home processing through a hall between courses or holding a formal programme in the nave. We offer carol services for livery companies throughout the Square Mile, and December books out well ahead of the festive season, so early contact matters here more than almost anywhere else we work.
Weddings at Temple Church and St Bartholomew-the-Great
The City’s churches offer magnificent settings for weddings, and a professional choir gives the ceremony a sound to match the setting. Temple Church is a particularly sought-after wedding venue, its Norman round nave one of the few medieval round naves left in England. St Bartholomew-the-Great and the Dutch Church at Austin Friars are strong choices too, each with its own character and acoustic.
Our wedding choirs range from small vocal ensembles to larger groups, and we tailor the repertoire to reflect each couple’s tastes — whether that means traditional Anglican hymns, Renaissance polyphony, or contemporary songs arranged for voices. For ideas and inspiration, explore our guide to choosing wedding hymns.
“We were absolutely delighted with the choir. The four singers you arranged for our wedding were outstanding — confident, warm, and utterly professional.”
Questions about the Square Mile
How much does a funeral singer cost in City of London?
For a funeral at Temple Church, St Bartholomew-the-Great, or any other City venue, a soloist starts from £250. Larger ensembles are £1,150 for four voices, £1,400 for a quintet, £1,600 for a sextet, and £2,000 for a full choir of eight. Travel into the Square Mile is part of the fee, since the City lies within Greater London.
Can the choir sing a carol service in a church and then at a livery hall reception?
Yes. Livery companies often pair a carol service in a Square Mile church with a reception in their hall, and our singers can hold a formal programme in the nave and then process through the hall between courses. Livery dates book early, so enquiries are best made in the summer.
Can a City of London funeral have live singers at the Manor Park crematorium?
Yes. The City of London Crematorium in Manor Park is the nearest crematorium, and we sing there regularly. Our singers are practised at working within fixed crematorium time slots and agree the timings with the Manor Park staff before the service.
Families planning a service at Temple Church or St Bartholomew-the-Great can read our funeral music guide, browse popular funeral hymns or check fees in the funeral music costs guide; our wedding hymns guide is for couples marrying in the Square Mile.
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