Music Choice for my Funeral

Phil Ochs - When I'm Gone

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I am having a pure cremation so no service at all but if I was to choose a song for my funeral it would be “Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye”

Before I changed my mind to a pure cremation it was Seasons in the son ..oh what a sing. And shine Jesus shine

Oh I love Spiegel im Spiegel. One of my favourite pieces of music. What a great choice.

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FarawayGran - it seems a bit weird to me. As you said, you won't even be there - so maybe let the person who arranges it choose?

Shinamae - same here, Pure Cremation and they'll have a party (suits me as I really didn't want my dead body there). 'Like a bat out of hell' would be fitting!

Shinamae

I am having a pure cremation so no service at all but if I was to choose a song for my funeral it would be “Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye”

I was at a funeral in church where they played this . It seemed inappropriate as the grandchildren of the deceased , young teenagers , were pretty upset anyway but it was what she wanted.

A friend had Sweet Child of Mine, by Guns and Roses at her funeral. The hall was packed and as the song was a tribute to her tiny son, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. It still reminds me of her when I hear it and it also reminds me of her love for that little boy who isn't little anymore.

Who wants to live forever-Queen

Oh, I've had mine picked for years - songs by my favourite bands, absolutely nothing religious whatsoever.

I think it’s a helpful idea to at least make suggestions for your own funeral music. It’s one less thing for those making arrangements to worry about. They can always choose something else if they prefer - after all, you’re not going to know!

No funeral or ceremony for me, I’m leaving my body to medical science and have stipulated the simplest cremation possible eventually. I would prefer everyone to have a great meal in a lovely pub.

I'd leave my body, but I'm not sure anyone will want it.
I'll have a simple cremation.
It would be nice if the person shovelling me in would hum something fitting as I go.

I’m more concerned about the wake.
It needs to be classy, outdoors if the weather is good, no sandwiches, plenty of delicious canapés and lots of wine and champagne.

No tears, lots of laughter.

My daughter will know what I would like.

MissAdventure
I thought I would be too old at the time I decided to donate ( 70)
Oh no, she said. Our oldest is 106.
Give it a go. What have you got to loose ? but have a backup plan just in case your rejected. No offence meant ?

It's the back up plan that spoils it for me, though.
2 lots of arranging instead of just the one.

No funeral for me either, direct cremation.

Floradora9

Shinamae

I am having a pure cremation so no service at all but if I was to choose a song for my funeral it would be “Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye”

I was at a funeral in church where they played this . It seemed inappropriate as the grandchildren of the deceased , young teenagers , were pretty upset anyway but it was what she wanted.

I think with my family knowing me the way they do that that song would raise a smile..

I've been to a funeral where it was played, and it was lovely.
Very much in keeping with the lady's take on death.

BlueBalou

No funeral or ceremony for me, I’m leaving my body to medical science and have stipulated the simplest cremation possible eventually. I would prefer everyone to have a great meal in a lovely pub.

You do need a plan B though, just in case your body isn't accepted, and this does happen. It happened to me when my mum died, as the medical school had its full quota of bodies at that time and wasn't taking any more. Bodies can been rejected for any number of reasons, so it makes sense to have a back-up in place in that event.

Another bites the dust by Queen for me.

I have a few from 'my era' which have lovely words, very important to have words.
'Going Back' Dusty Springfield
'In My Life' the Beatles
'I Can See Clearly Now' Johnny Nash
Look all around, there's nothing but blue skies
Look straight ahead, there's nothing but blue skies
I can see clearly now the rain is gone
I can see all obstacles in my way
Here is that rainbow I've been praying for
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day

I made my music choices some years ago, the main song was to be 'The only disappointment in the family was me' www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6CgoDgKxRE I know some will say not a good choice but it was my one last chance to tell my adoptive parents how I felt after a lifetime of abuse. However, they have both died so it won't be relevant, but if there's time for 3 songs it is still on the list.

I am also having a direct cremation, with a twist... a large bottle of champagne for the crem staff as they go about their business and with the sound system at full volume, I want 'I am Woman' www.youtube.com/watch?v=rptW7zOPX2E followed by 'I will Survive' www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEof53s5lmo the latter not because I think I'm immortal but it's been my mantra for many years of abuse by the above adoptive parents.

As a Prodigy fan I am hoping for 'Firestarter' as people leave. It seems apt. One of my favourite groups and I am being cremated.