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By Adam Aspinall Aled Jones has qualified to lead funeral services after learning his songs are among the most requested at gravesides. The singer and Songs of Praise presenter is forging his new career as a celebrant decades after making his name with hit song Walking In The Air in 1985 at the age of 14. In addition to funerals, his latest venture means Jones can now officiate at weddings, vow renewals and naming ceremonies. The Welshman, 52, said: “It is so humbling knowing that my music is used at such pivotal times in people’s lives. Being able to share in those happy and poignant moments …

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