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  1. Stroller

    Stroller Well-Known Member

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    This is somewhat morbid, but I was at a funeral last year where Python's 'Bright Side Of Life' was played. I know it sounds cringeworthy, but in context it was appropriate, funny, and strangely moving. It made me consider what I would like to have played at my own funeral, so I made a list. I won't bore you with the whole list, but this came top.



    What would yours be?
     
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    UTRs Senile Member

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    I want this played at my cremation when that time comes. My mates would get it as it's a reflection of the silly sod I am and against the norm of what people would expect at a sending off..



    I'm not kidding, I just wish I could be there to see the looks on everyone's face as the curtains close with this playing in the background!
     
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    Swords Hoopster. Well-Known Member

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    Dunno Strolls. As long as they give me a good wake

     
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    UTRs Senile Member

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    Stroller, a weird but I bet popular thread theme mate. I was not kidding about my choice, it may change as life (I hope) carry's on. I want mine to be as silly as it can be.
     
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    Elton John - Funeral For A Friend
     
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    Iv got one for you Mr 9's being your job involves fires...

     
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    Going Underground by the Jam
     
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    kiwiqpr Barnsie Mod

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    they can wheel me down the aisle to this
     
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    My other half has always said she wants Decades by Joy Division (good documentary on them on BBC4 tonight BTW). Now I can't listen to that song and I really liked it.

    I've always said something by Westlife - I want everyone to be in tears at my funeral.
     
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    Very good UTR's, this might be more apt..............

     
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    <laugh>, like it mate!
     
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    has to be this for someone close

     
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    I've instructed my better half to hand out onions to the same effect at my funeral.
    Song? Let's go out swinging! 'Disco Inferno' by the Trammps (1976)
     
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    this is what I'm after
     
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    Kiwi....my daughter is getting married to this song....obviously a song for all occasions
     
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    Beth
    What are you doing up at this time, you naughty girl
     
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    she still thinks she can control us at 4 30 in the morning
    the forum is mine
    all mine
    heeheeheeheehee
     
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    Brahms Requiem, and at least the 6th and 7th movements
     
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    Drop Kick Murphy's - "Going out in style"

    Dont know how to post a youtube link but if you get a chance check it out!

    Top lyrics including:

    "You may bury me with an enemy in mount calvary
    You can stack me on a pyre and soak me down with whisky
    Roast me to a blackened crisp and throw me in a pile
    I don't really give a ****................I'm going out in style!

    You can take my urn to fenway, spread my ashes all about
    Or you can bring me down to wolly beach and dump the sucker out
    Burn me to a rotten crisp and toast me for a while
    I don't really give a ****....................I'm going out in style!"
     
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    Bore us with the whole list, Strolls!

    Could include a host of Smiths/Morrissey stuff, especially There is a Light that Never Goes Out (except I don't believe that); I Have Forgiven You Jesus (too much irony?) or Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want.

    Classical look no further than Mahler 5th Symphony 4th movement, Adagietto.

    Led Zeps In My Time of Dying is probably the song I'd keep on the desert island, but somehow not right for my funeral.......so today's choice is:



    "We're sick and tired of all this self serving greiving"
     
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