Funerals - Page 5

harwood red · 08-07-2008, 23:39

Through work I rehoused and supported a lovely man who had terminal throat cancer... for his funeral he had chosen "Always look on the bright side of life" from the Life of Brian... certainly made a few people smile at his funeral...and I even chuckled at the vicar cringeing when it got to the swearing in it

SPUGGIE J · 08-07-2008, 23:51

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Originally Posted by harwood red

Through work I rehoused and supported a lovely man who had terminal throat cancer... for his funeral he had chosen "Always look on the bright side of life" from the Life of Brian... certainly made a few people smile at his funeral...and I even chuckled at the vicar cringeing when it got to the swearing in it

Surprised he allowed it.

Gayle · 09-07-2008, 08:18

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Originally Posted by harwood red

Through work I rehoused and supported a lovely man who had terminal throat cancer... for his funeral he had chosen "Always look on the bright side of life" from the Life of Brian... certainly made a few people smile at his funeral...and I even chuckled at the vicar cringeing when it got to the swearing in it

That's one of my Dad's that he's chosen.

He certainly won't be bothered about offending a priest or vicar - he's made his views on religion very well known within the family.

Because my Mum is a Catholic, in order to be allowed to get married in a church my Dad had to go through the training stuff. The first thing the Priest said, was 'so, we'll start with the basic assumption that you believe in God', my Dad replied, 'I wouldn't start there if I were you'. I think the Priest just gave up hope and let them get on with getting married.

Wynonie Harris · 09-07-2008, 08:23

I Like My Baby's Pudding - Wynonie Harris
Keep On Churning Til The Butter Comes - Wynonie Harris
I Want My Fanny Brown - Wynonie Harris
(and if the vicar or whoever says any of these "aren't appropriate for the occasion" he can go take a running jump).

A bevy of mysteriously beautiful women who nobody's ever seen before weeping softly at the back of the room.
(I'll probably have to hire these in advance, but I just like the thought of people nudging each other and saying "he was a dark horse, wasn't he?").

A sausage roll-themed buffet at Lilly Mae's.

Ashes scattered on the Clayton End.

Sorted.

Less · 09-07-2008, 08:23

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

I don't care what they play....I will be playing what I want, somewhere far far away.

Couldn't find the exact title perhaps this is the one you meant Margaret?

Far, Far Away - Slade

The words do seem appropriate!

Margaret Pilkington · 09-07-2008, 09:45

Yes Less, the words are appropriate...but I was never a great fan of Slade...far to rambunctious.......Somewhere far far way, wasn't the name of a song...it was where I will be......but then I have a sneaking suspicion that you already knew that......you rascal

'erindoors · 09-07-2008, 10:00

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Originally Posted by Gayle

Well I have been to a funeral today - very sad as it was a young woman.

Was it Tricia's funeral you were at Gayle??

MargaretR · 09-07-2008, 10:13

A funeral's purpose is to help the bereaved overcome grief.

The deceased don't care whether it happens or not.
This was brought home to me when my dad's spirit contacted me the night before his funeral, and his closing comment was 'Enjoy the day. I won't be there as I have better things to do'

SPUGGIE J · 09-07-2008, 10:19

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

A funeral's purpose is to help the bereaved overcome grief.

The deceased don't care whether it happens or not.
This was brought home to me when my dad's spirit contacted me the night before his funeral, and his closing comment was 'Enjoy the day. I won't be there as I have better things to do'

Suppose thats true but my mischievous side would want to make sure that though a somber grief laden moment that I could have em laughing.

Less · 09-07-2008, 10:21

All the modern technology we have, video's of Weddings, Christenings etc. but I don't suppose we'll ever hear anyone say, "Shall we watch Grandad's funeral again?",
After all in it's own way it is supposed to be celebrating someone's past life as well as mourning their death. Perhaps it would, in some circumstances even help?

BERNADETTE · 09-07-2008, 10:27

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Originally Posted by Less

All the modern technology we have, video's of Weddings, Christenings etc. but I don't suppose we'll ever hear anyone say, "Shall we watch Grandad's funeral again?",
After all in it's own way it is supposed to be celebrating someone's past life as well as mourning their death. Perhaps it would, in some circumstances even help?

What a good point and am sure it would help many people!!!!

'erindoors · 09-07-2008, 10:51

I was at my sister's funeral yesterday and people was taking pictures! pictures for crying out loud. It did my head in. Sister in law even took pics of all the flippin' flowers, and her hubby, my brother, said he had a special box at home were he would keep all the sympathy cards n stuff.

Is it me or does this sound wierd? I through all mine out today for recycling, (do you think I did that too soon?) because at the end of the day I will allways know that my sister is now gone, I will allways remember all the good(and bad) times we had together. I need no evidence of her life, it's all in my heart. I have lots of pics of her when we were together and lots of funny vids too. I also have her hubby and 2 sons to laugh with (or cry if needs be).
I just don't understand WHY people would want pics and stuff like that!!

For the wake we did as she wanted which was to celebrate her life, she diddn't even want people to come in drab dark clothes.

Gail xxxx

BERNADETTE · 09-07-2008, 10:54

All my cards are here and I will keep them, I like reading all the lovely comments people wrote about Ianto. At the end of the day it is how you feel about things, we all have memories to make us laugh and cry. As for photos took some to send to his sister in Australia.

'erindoors · 09-07-2008, 11:06

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

As for photos took some to send to his sister in Australia.

I can understand that hun, for people who can't make it, it must be hard. My dad couldn't make it as he was away, but he sent flowers and gave his sympathies before he left.
My brother just wanted pics to keep of the day, (wierd).

Gayle · 09-07-2008, 11:11

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Originally Posted by 'erindoors

Was it Tricia's funeral you were at Gayle??

No, she was called Cheryl.