Arranging Your Own Funeral

BERNADETTE · 27-07-2007, 20:19

My mum called for a brew this morning and during our chat she calmly told me that she has arranged her funeral. I must say that when she told me I found the thought of it very weird, but in retrospect have now changed my mind. She has decided what she wants and paid for it. God willing she will be around for many years to come.

Lilly · 27-07-2007, 20:28

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

My mum called for a brew this morning and during our chat she calmly told me that she has arranged her funeral. I must say that when she told me I found the thought of it very weird, but in retrospect have now changed my mind. She has decided what she wants and paid for it. God willing she will be around for many years to come.

Pre-paid funerals are a good idea.Some may find the idea morbid but let's face it,death comes to us all.With a pre-paid funeral the person concerned gets to express their wishes directly to the Funeral Director,the pressure of sorting out the funeral and hoping that it's what the deceased would have wanted is taken off the family when the time comes.Also if you arrange your funeral now you will get it at today's prices,so very economical too.

Margaret Pilkington · 27-07-2007, 20:36

I think it makes very good sense, but somehow I can't bring myself to do it yet

BERNADETTE · 27-07-2007, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Lilly

Pre-paid funerals are a good idea.Some may find the idea morbid but let's face it,death comes to us all.With a pre-paid funeral the person concerned gets to express their wishes directly to the Funeral Director,the pressure of sorting out the funeral and hoping that it's what the deceased would have wanted is taken off the family when the time comes.Also if you arrange your funeral now you will get it at today's prices,so very economical too.

I also think it is a good thing, as Mum said everything is in place now down to how many cars we will have. She has decided what she wants and her wishes will be respected, just feels a bit odd talking to someone so close about it and as you say all at todays prices. The price for one car has risen by £60 since last year.

cashman · 27-07-2007, 23:40

its a good idea for those who wish to get everything settled n in order of that i have no doubt, me ive confused every buggar all my life n will continue to do so.

shillelagh · 27-07-2007, 23:45

When mum died she'd told me in passing what hymns she wanted etc. I dont think i could do that right now - im only 40 i've still got the rest of my life to live yet. And with any luck it'll be a lot longer.

slinky · 27-07-2007, 23:46

I don't care what happens............ I can't believe people will be able to get Pished without me!!! how selfish is that??

No seriously, i want a very lively funeral, and I want a karaoke!!! and someone better sing " going on up to the spirit in the sky " and, I don't want all this dark morbid crap...... I want people to wear bright colors.

cashman · 27-07-2007, 23:47

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I don't care what happens............ I can't believe people will be able to get Pished without me!!! how selfish is that??

No seriously, i want a very lively funeral, and I want a karaoke!!! and someone better sing " going on up to the spirit in the sky " and, I don't want all this dark morbid crap...... I want people to wear bright colors.

will my illuminous grunts do?

BERNADETTE · 27-07-2007, 23:50

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its a good idea for those who wish to get everything settled n in order of that i have no doubt, me ive confused every buggar all my life n will continue to do so.

Why not get them more confused by having it all sorted?

cashman · 27-07-2007, 23:56

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Why not get them more confused by having it all sorted?

cos i keep changing me mind about the records.

slinky · 27-07-2007, 23:56

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will my illuminous grunts do?

They will do just fine..............I was a laughing person in life, and if there is a life after death and I can see people, I want to be laughing in death too.

garinda · 28-07-2007, 00:00

I think it's a good thing to talk about if it makes you feel better.

One thing's for certain...we're all going to have one!

For my nearest and dearest I know what hymns and readings are to be requested, and what the donations should be for if people wish to give.

slinky · 28-07-2007, 00:05

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One thing's for certain...we're all going to have one!

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Death is defiantly hereditary

cashman · 28-07-2007, 00:08

only thing i am certain of is i,m having a humanist funeral,nowt against churches for those who prefer that,personally they are too sad for me n its bad enough croaking without making everyone more miserable.

BERNADETTE · 28-07-2007, 00:09

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Originally Posted by garinda

I think it's a good thing to talk about if it makes you feel better.

One thing's for certain...we're all going to have one!

For my nearest and dearest I know what hymns and readings are to be requested, and what the donations should be for if people wish to give.

That is just what mum said when she told me and though you would rather not think about it must make the inevitable easier, I think it makes sense if you can bring yourself round to accepting the fact that it comes to us all