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EmmaGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 28-Sept-17 11:41:23

Thinking ahead to a time when you will no longer be here is undoubtedly not a pleasant thought. The majority of us plan other big life events such as birthdays, weddings, baby showers and/or anniversaries down to a tee, however when it comes to funerals very few of us have detailed plans in place. If there's something in particular you have in mind, whether it’s something beautiful, something personal, or even something humorous, Co-op Funeralcare would like to know.

Here’s what David Collingwood, Head of Operations for Co-op Funeralcare has to say: “Funerals are very much about personal choice and reflecting the personality and interests of an individual. This is becoming increasingly evident through the growth we’ve seen in people choosing to pre-plan their own ceremonies using a funeral plan.”

Do you have a specific piece of poetry that you want read out by a certain someone? Maybe you’d request that all of your friends and family turn up in fancy dress? Or perhaps you already have in mind a certain song that will put a smile on everyone’s face...Monty Python’s ‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’ and Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ are popular songs requested for funerals!

Co-op Funeralcare would like to know what your funeral wishes are, so please share them below and all who comment will be entered into a prize draw, where one lucky GNer will win a £300 voucher or their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!
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hannafore Mon 02-Oct-17 12:01:03

I would like a simple funeral with no frills and my ashes scattered by my family at a place that we all love near where i live. Being non religious i would choose some folk music rather than hymns. I have set aside some money for my funeral costs and add to it when i can as i don't want to leave a debt to my children.

yan25114 Mon 02-Oct-17 12:14:57

I don't mind what kind of funeral as long as it is a long time coming.

otherwiseknownasGrandma Mon 02-Oct-17 12:28:25

I'd like a simple humanist cremation ceremony. I've even written out a playlist and keep it with a copy of my will. My daughter thinks I'm mad, she says I won't even know whether she's carried out my wishes and she might play something completely different just to see what happens!

maciv234 Mon 02-Oct-17 12:39:11

as cheap as possible and a happy theme

bevmcomp48 Mon 02-Oct-17 12:46:05

Want to be buried with my mum & grandmother so we can have a right old giggle like we used to! I don't want friends at my funeral, just family & any donations goes to LUPUS foundation to help conquer this horrible disease which took my mums life, now i've got it,so all the fun i can get while around is vital!

gran1 Mon 02-Oct-17 12:50:52

As simple as possible
Really hope my family will follow my very simple wishes which I have written down.

SandraDJ Mon 02-Oct-17 12:57:27

I hope I have a few years ahead of me! There is a woodland burial site in Hampshire, and I would like to be buried there in a casket that degrades. I would then be at one with the earth, and feed the land.

I have thought of music, but haven't come to a decision yet. One track would be Jacques Brel's Funeral Tango, sung by Scott Walker.

juliedee Mon 02-Oct-17 12:57:33

cremation then just a drink at the pub to raise a glass, not too much fuss for sure

splodge Mon 02-Oct-17 13:02:53

I wish to be buried . As with my parents' funerals , I wish to have The Old Rugged Cross sang . I would like to have "Loving You " by Minnie Ripperton played .

sheilads105 Mon 02-Oct-17 13:03:16

A church funeral with "Let's Go Fly A Kite" from Mary Poppins as the final song. An eco coffin and NO BLACK!

AngelaLouise Mon 02-Oct-17 13:10:51

I'm not bothered about anything expensive or big, just a normal cremation, with family who loved me, meaningful music and for my ashes to be scattered in our back garden where my children play/have played so I can watch over them and with my ashes Being so close they know I'm not far x

Bookbug Mon 02-Oct-17 13:16:27

Apart from being as cost conscious as possible, it should be a celebration of life and I'd like my family to celebrate that fact and enjoy a party! smile

nicolajones63 Mon 02-Oct-17 13:38:14

I want my funeral to be the cheapest and happiest event possible. I dont want anyone worrying about high costs and i want a celebration of my life and not a sad affair

paulinecnd Mon 02-Oct-17 14:04:59

Minimum fuss, minimum expense! No service. Wicker coffins are more expensive than wooden ones we found. If they do want to celebrate, I'd like a relative to play Lord of The Dance. Definitely not wanting husband to drown his sorrows in wine either

melanieclare2002 Mon 02-Oct-17 14:46:57

I don't mind what happens after I'm gone as long as my family are ok. I suppose a cheap/ environmentally funeral would be the best.

kristianjsnooks Mon 02-Oct-17 15:08:34

Simple burial at Natural burial grounds with a small wake for close family and friends - Have no desire for large memorials ect

nightofjoy Mon 02-Oct-17 15:11:02

I'd like to be fired into space inside an antique wardrobe rigged with explosives, to the theme of Last Of The Summer Wine.

flamingtoaster Mon 02-Oct-17 15:58:24

I would want my husband and children to do whatever they felt would help them through the first few difficult weeks. I don't want to leave instructions which may accidentally make it harder for them. I would want a cheap funeral - and the get together afterwards should take whatever form they feel they need.

pgwynne Mon 02-Oct-17 16:03:51

I would like to be cremated and my ashes put into a firework so I can go out with a bang.

Dendav Mon 02-Oct-17 16:11:10

Always look on the bright side of life.
Its a must

ssnsmudge Mon 02-Oct-17 16:29:11

No fuss, cardboard or wicker coffin, straight to the crematorium to be cremated and then my ashes scattered somewhere scenic. It would be up to my family to decide if they want to hold a wake or party afterwards.

sallie Mon 02-Oct-17 16:56:20

I want a cremation and ashes scattered,probably on a local beach,but hopefully somewhere lovely I haven't been yet

carowood Mon 02-Oct-17 17:23:17

Cremation definitely. Ashes scattered anywhere. Non-religious, simple as possible.

Edenar Mon 02-Oct-17 17:28:52

I have told the family to keep it simple, I love skiing and they are going to take my ashes on the piste!

Lclaytonuk555 Mon 02-Oct-17 17:35:29

A non-religious funeral, minimum cost and no black clothing! Music, maybe Sail Away by David Gray.