Choosing funeral songs

[filthiestfis]

I was just thinking when (or IF) I die I dont just want to have one song dedicated to me. I couldnt just pick one song. I want an album made with my song choices and everyone at the burial/cremation can be given my CD to keep as a commemorative. I think I am a visionary and years from now it will be the norm to have all your fave songs played at your funeral.
As I havent made up a will yet I am wondering if it IS possible to make such a request. After all, I think that within reason we should all respect the wishes of the dead (when they are alive).
Your thoughts?

[bigfoot3000]

I done a "have you planned your own funeral thread" the other day http://www.theanswerb...s/Question882902.html
And found out that the living are not legally obliged to carry out your wishes so find someone you trust!

[boxtops]

Yes of course it is. You can do what you like for your own funeral - just make your wishes known, write it down and keep it with your Will. Our solicitors know what we want to do when the time comes.
When my mum died we just had a simple funeral but then we had a memorial service later at the Woodside Crem in Brighton so all her friends could come - we had a Buddhist chant as she took comfort in that, we had an aria from Tosca, we had pieces and readings that she used to like (and I read the Purple Hat). You can have what you like that was important to the individual.

[poodicat]

At my mums cremation we only had 3 choices the beginning the middle and the end!

[askyourgran]

That is a really nice idea filth, if you do happen to die the funeral service lasts only about 30mins with a couple of tunes and prayers, how many songs are you hoping to have on the album.

By the way why have you posted this on Beauty?

[filthiestfis]

I suppose that anything is possible if it falls within the boundaries of common decency and sense.
There are just certain songs that I am in love with and that make me go soft inside and I would love these played at my funeral. Songs like Angels by Eurythmics.

[filthiestfis]

omg I didnt mean to post it in beauty I meant to post it in Body & Soul. Ed, can you move it there please?!

[poodicat]

Hi filth my sister played angels at her wedding

[Everhelpful]

My Funeral Song is going to be "Burn Burn Burn"

[lardhelmet]

Mine's going to be "All right Now" by Free

[poodicat]

Everhelpful they have heard them all lol

[karenmac60]

Mr mac was quite ill a couple of years ago and we got to talking about this. I got him to write out his wishes (mainly because his family are very religious and would have the whole church thing if it was up to them) and put them in a sealed envelope which I've put away - I've no idea what it says and it's kind of weird to think about maybe opening it one day - but I'll know what he wants.

[MustangLady]

what a lovely idea Mrs Mac & Filth, to have a number of special songs dedicated to myself that I found particular comfort in when I'm alive. And Mrs Mac... its a nice idea to write down how you'd want things to be done but put it in an envelope hidden away. It'll be very 'special' to the one left behind to read any personal messages left to them too, how sweet ! At least that way, you'd get your own wishes.

[andy-hughes]

It is a great idea.

Like most people, i have chosen my own funeral song - 'Drift Away' by Dobie Grey, and for the present Mrs Hughes should she go first, I want 'Always On My Mind' - but the Willie Nelson version - not a dry eye - guarenteed.

An album would be a great idea, if they were the deceased's faves, they would make a nice keepsake once the initial loss has been assimilated.

[redman41]

My friend had Jim Reeves songs playing at his Funeral in the Crematorium so anything is possible filthiestfis !

[tamborine]

who-ever is left to organise your funeral has the final say to your service. Time is the essence in any service, so not much chance of an album being played; it's often just a few bars from a chosen track.

Nothing to stop you preparing CDs to be handed out at a service.....be prepared for them to be used as frisbys or bird scarers on veg plot; £20 to each guest to buy their own music would be more welcome?

[kia cat]

my choices are Happy Valley - Vanessa Mae; as folk file in, Climb every mountain - Kiri Te Kanawa's version; All time high - David Arnold's take on the Rita Coolidge song and the Maori funeral song as the coffin is moved down/through the curtains. Now need to think of something jollyish as people leave. [I'm assuming there'll be more than 1 person at my demise!]

[sacha.86]

sad i no i'm 24 and i already have my funeral songs planned...... boys 2 men and mariah carey- one sweet day........ joe- rose in a concrete world and puff daddy- i'll be missing you.......... go on...... stick one on for the kids or grand kids lol ;)