Egluntyne Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 After that I want my ashes scattered in several places around the UK that are special to me. Him Indoors wants half his ashes to be scattered at the winning post at York Racecourse and the other half at the North Bay, Scarborough. He's not a Yorkshireman for nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 My other half wants his blasted through a jet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I'd quite like to be scattered on a vegetable patch - then everyone can think of me when they're tucking into their carrots and cabbage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 If I was going to be cremated, I'd like mine put into a giant firework, so I could be blasted off in style..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Of course we can all be turned into diamonds.....rough diamonds before anyone else says it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 yeah, but I'm not sure I'd like to end up on the finger of someone.... just think where those hands go and what they do..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 This is a bit morbid .... still, Thanks for the prior arrangenetbs Rev Nev . I'll do you all a big block booking if you like - special rates!! Phil Thank you Phil I have promised OH that his ashes will be scattered in Italy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymama Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 This thread has had me alternatively in tears and the giggles! I'd have 'Elegy' by David (now Dee) Palmer, from the 1980 'Stormwatch' Album by Jethro Tull (very obsure, what?) And 'Don't worry, Beeee happy'. *whistle* Last funeral I went to was a very good friend who'd been knocked off his motorbike half an hour after he'd been given a ban for being caught doing 130 mph by the feds. He was a member of the 'funny handshake club', and would probably have been let off anyway. Someone left the road and hit him head on. I was on crutches at the funeral myself, having had my left ankle rebuilt after a highside of my own some time previously. The band at Cleckheaton Cricket Club were asked to play 'Where have all the flowers gone?' but they played 'Please don't step on the daisies'. I fell of my crutches laughing, honestly! It really lightened the mood! This was 6 years ago, and I still think of him. Funny, isn't it? I want to be buried in a cardboard box under a tree so my family can return and sit and picnic under the branches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 That link doesn't work - but this one does...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8jEPlPR_iQ I can't imagine anything worse than losing a child - whatever their age. I am in awe to you revnev - I could not follow your vocation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 If I was going to be cremated, I'd like mine put into a giant firework, so I could be blasted off in style..... Oooh thanks for that idea Annie - I've always wanted to go into space, and this may be the answer! Although, on the practical side, it probably wouldn't go high enough and I'd end up giving all the mourners an ash shower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 This is a bit morbid .... still, Thanks for the prior arrangenetbs Rev Nev . I'll do you all a big block booking if you like - special rates!! Phil Do we have to use it all in one go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conkers Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 *sniff* sad and funny things in this thread. My grandma died on New Year's Day - following a massive stroke and having signed a living will, she was allowed to die with relative dignity rather than being kept alive against her wishes. We gave her a green burial - cardboard coffin, in a 'woodland burial site' in the local cemetary - very forward thinking local council. The rellies choose a tree which is then planted on top of the grave. This is exactly what she and all of us wanted and it was gratifying that we were able to carry out it. We didn't have music and funnily enough I thought about this since because I'm making a s"Ooops, word censored!"book about her life (she was an interesting and unusual woman). She hated music - even my dad's - and he's a relatively well known musician. I was thinking how unusual it is to have known someone who didn't like music at all. Knowing her she probably thought it was all a load of sentimental tosh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 But good that you went with her wishes - if she didnt like music then she would have been miffed if you played something like Angels When Paul's dad died two years ago the "going out" music was "Have a Drink on Me" by Lonnie Donnegon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfinches Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Choices of music really can personalise a funeral service & I always encourage families to choose music &/or hymns that the peson liked or remind them of them in some way. Sometimes the music makes everyone cry or smile but that is not a bad thing. I remember just after John Peel died going to see Ipswich play and rather than hold a minutes silence in tribute to him they played the Undertones 'Teenage kicks', it just seemed so appropriate for a man who loved music so much. One song I'd really like played at my funeral is Runrig 'Going home' I also like a song by Fischy music called 'As We Go Now' As we go now from this moment, As we leave behind our time together May we walk with one another, may we help each other on the way. As we go now from this moment, As we go into the future together, May we treasure one another, may we realise how precious we are. I just love the words, the feeling that we all need to support and encourage each other and that we are all truly precious. Morag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I would also love Sinatras' "Moon Rover" played. It is a wonderful song, & he sings it as only he can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Sinatras' "Moon Rover" played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 You know what I mean!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I love it too, Sarah. I also like Audrey Hepburn's version from Breakfast at Tiffanys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Sinatras' "Moon Rover" played. Have you not heard this version? It's fantastic - it has Lassie on backing vocals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Sinatras' "Moon Rover" played. Have you not heard this version? It's fantastic - it has Lassie on backing vocals I know that one! Moon Rover.. Off to find a tree 'Cause you need to pee So desperateleeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Shona! - Your're in a class of you're own Love it! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Oh No! Shona is singing again Will you be singing at the Edinburgh 'do' Shona? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Not at all - I'm actually extremely shy and retiring in real life! Until I get a couple of glasses of wine in me....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Shona, that's given me another good giggle for the day ! Won't be able to hear Moon River again without that popping in my head ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
