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Or they could have watched too many funeral insurance adverts.Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post.
I often think those who care about their funeral believe in sky fairies too. Jesus H Christ.....
Ladymuck, none of us can say but imagine you're a ghost watching your own funeral and cringing at the soundtrack. You'd want to be remembered in death as you were in life and perhaps it might bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones.Comment
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I'll let you off such drivel because you haven't met me.Originally posted by mb31 View PostOr they could have watched too many funeral insurance adverts.
Ladymuck, none of us can say but imagine you're a ghost watching your own funeral and cringing at the soundtrack. You'd want to be remembered in death as you were in life and perhaps it might bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones.
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Really? You think after death you will care?Originally posted by mb31 View PostYou'd want to be remembered in death as you were in life and perhaps it might bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones.Comment
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It is true there is a shift towards less traditional funerals and more of a celebration of life type eventOriginally posted by BrilloPad View PostExactly this. I have told the kids that if they think of me they should try to be content with what they have in life. But I would prefer it if they did not think of me.
I will make a will. And leave as little to tidy up from my estate as possible.
I often think those who care about their funeral believe in sky fairies too. Jesus H Christ.....
But I can give you a bit of a cast iron guarantee that the vast majority of people still want what we call a traditional funeral - maybe as the current old generation die off and it comes to be our turn that may change but .....Comment
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"Who wants to live forever": Queen.
"Comfortably Numb": Pink Floyd.
"Two suns in the sunset": Pink Floyd.
My cousin had a non religious ceremony which was full of Pink Floyd songs.
And, of course:
Originally posted by SimonMac View PostLast edited by DoctorStrangelove; 28 November 2019, 13:15.When the fun stops, STOP.Comment
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I won't get a say in it as I will be dead.Originally posted by original PM View PostIt is true there is a shift towards less traditional funerals and more of a celebration of life type event
But I can give you a bit of a cast iron guarantee that the vast majority of people still want what we call a traditional funeral - maybe as the current old generation die off and it comes to be our turn that may change but .....
For those who believe in sky fairies, put what you want regarding funeral in your will. They are guidelines only - they may well be ignored.
Those going to the Manchester meet might like to make a will beforehand is the Manchester canals are full of germs.....Comment
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Actually I don't know and neither do you. We can have our beliefs but we can't be sure.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostReally? You think after death you will care?
I'd rather place a bet each way. It's a bit like the outside/inside IR35 thing but instead of HMRC coming after you it's Satan.Comment
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See you later alligator - Bill Haley and Comets"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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