Two years ago a close friend, who I raced with, got killed racing at the Isle of Man TT races on his motor-cycle. At the funeral, most had t-shirts, jeans, bike leathers etc. There was hardly a tie in sight. The funnies that we all used to do made the ceremony light hearted. This reflected him in its entirety. At the end of the service guests left the church to the sound of "look on the bright side of life". This was a humorous song from a film called "The Life of Brian" by Monty Python. When I go, it's gotta be fun for all and not sadness. My life has no time for sadness so my death definitely shouldn't either.
2007-06-04 05:06:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
i agree also, we recenly laid my dad to rest and i thought the vicar was very good coz he knew dad wasn't a religious person he asked if we would rather him not wear his dog collar (sorry don't know the right word for it) so we said that would be apt, we sang no hymms me and my sister and one of his brothers just spoke about dad how he was and what he liked and we gave thanks to the people for coming to celebrate his life not to god.
Obviously it was still a very sad day, but we made it a special day for dad. x
2007-06-04 05:16:59 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Honesty ♥.•´ `*.¸ ♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Funerals should be a celebration of the persons life. They are also a marker for the closely associated to start the grieving process.By everyone coming together you can visibly demonstrate how many lives the deceased has influenced.
Over the years I have been to many funerals of friends and relatives. The ones you always remember most are those of the ones who died young. It's particularly tragic if they leave children behind.
I think you should respect the wishes of the person who died and play whatever music they liked. Though often this can be taken over by the living.
I know what music I want, I also want a "couple" of decent bottles of wine and champagne for those I shared plenty with in the past.
I discussed, with one of my mates, the subject of having a cardboard coffin. Her response was that I needed to loose a few pounds first. Heres hoping I've got time!
2007-06-04 06:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree.
We should celebrate the life that person had rather then grieving the death. After all we will all of us die so why be sad. I realise that in some cases death is a tragedy and should be treated as such.
It really depends on the family left behind and the wishes of the deceased. We should all make it clear to our nearest relations and friends what we would wish for at our funeral.
If someone has had a good life then celebrate that fact
2007-06-04 05:13:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many people think a funeral has to be this dark, gloomy, depressing thing.....yes, its difficult to see the "bright side" when someone is killed in a tragic way and especialy also when children die.
Funerals need to be a celebration of that persons life....no matter how long or short they were with us.
The last line of your post says it all......
"When I go, it's gotta be fun for all and not sadness. My life has no time for sadness so my death definitely shouldn't either"
Celebrate life and have those who you touched carry on that celebration after you pass.
2007-06-04 05:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your friend had a great wake. A funeral is for the living so should reflect the personal tastes of the deceased their family or participants. I like the new Orleans style with a parade. My late brothers was sad because we missed him, but full of great memories to carry on down life's road. Funerals are pretty organized today with preplanning the hard work is done long before ones life is, and it gives ample opportunity to plan it exactly as you wish..
2007-06-04 05:21:26 · answer #5 · answered by momsapplepeye 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dude, that's what I'm saying! I want to be remembered as I was, with all my quirks and faults and stoopid jokes. I don't want any sanctimonious speeches by a bunch of tight-ar$es who probably didn't even know me. I'll even take a cheaper coffin and donate a crate or 3 of beers and Schnapps, tequila - whatever - for down-downs. I want everyone to be pi$$ed and party and to celebrate the life I had and the life they still have.
hear, hear.
2007-06-04 05:26:00 · answer #6 · answered by Snake Eyes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree. I don't want a hearse taking my body to a grave all dreary like, I want to be rallied in a monster truck to the beach where I'm laid to rest in a viking long boat, set on fire and sent to a watery grave whilst naked Valkyries belt out 'ride of the Valkyries' .
Either that or wild animals / vultures tear my body apart in a feeding orgy.
2007-06-04 05:12:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that sounds like a great way to go out. I don't want a bunch of weepy ponderings about life and death, I want a live band and an open bar!
2007-06-04 05:11:13 · answer #8 · answered by eggman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well, personally i think if its someone of knowledge of life meaning over 18 or abouts then it should be presented as what the tragic one would have liked or was into, but younger it must be a more traditional serene collaboration. it has to be about the soul and not the sticklers hosting the do..so to speak-soz
2007-06-04 05:14:10 · answer #9 · answered by juejua 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should be a celebration of life not gloomy and morose. We should all tell a story that makes us smile and remember the good times, not dwell in the sad past.
2007-06-04 05:08:56 · answer #10 · answered by chillipope 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋