Share your funeral wishes with Co-op Funeralcare - £300 voucher to be won! NOW CLOSED

[EmmaMumsnet]

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 MNer will win a £300 voucher or their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ

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I dont need a fanfare farewell, what i would like is for friends and family to remind each other what they meant to me

i want to be cremated and my ashes scattered in the river arun :)

Something which is difficult to think about, but I would like to be cremated and a special song of mine is Free Fallin' by Tom Petty.

I'm not overly fussed for mine. Both my parents have pre-paid theirs but are leaving the details to me in terms of music, etc. I'm not religious so would opt for the least religious service but not completely non religious and I wouldn't opt for humanist.
I'd like Time to say Goodbye by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman played. And a bit of a good food spread - I'd leave some money for caterers so no one had to deal with that on top of everything else.

The only thing I'd want is for it to be as 'green' as possible; no embalming and a biodegradable coffin buried in a natural burial ground. I don't have anything that I'd demand people do for me in terms of a service, I won't be there so it's a time for others to grieve/remember me in whatever way makes them feel better. Although I'd say instead of spending loads of money on flowers give the money to a local hospice.

Want to be cremated or made into a ring lol and nothing to expensive as I wouldn't want to burden my family.

It will be for my loved ones so whatever gives them peace is just fine by me. Accepting this makes the whole thing a lot less stressful.

We'd like to be buried in plots side by side.

Minimum of fuss and expense for me.
I don't know/mind whether i'm buried or cremated, although if i'm buried i'd like a simple wicker or cardboard coffin.

I saw something a few years ago where your ashes could be buried in a biodegradable capsule with an acorn or similar, so your remains grew with a tree: I think that's a lovely idea.
I'm a fan of wildflower meadows, so maybe i'd ask that my ashes were mixed with wildflower seeds and lobbed somewhere picturesque :D

Whatever my remaining family feel most consoled by, I won't mind.

I have made a will saying what I want - but I have left some decisions to be made by my children or other members of my Family depending on age etc!! I do want to be cremated - I think it is important to make sure that is down in writing!!

I want a sky burial.

I want a full on catholic mass - lots of my fav hymns and a big party afterwards! I will let my family decide on cremation or burial - completely up to them. I wont give a monkeys as I will be partying in heaven (hopefully)

I always have regrets after loved ones die, something I didn't do, or words I wish I hadn't said. I very much don't want anyone to have similar regrets when I shuffle off this mortal coil.
As for my ashes, any pleasant place I've enjoyed being in will do!

EvilDoctor - is there any possibility of a Sky burial in UK? I also am drawn to the idea, so natural and respectful of the planet.

I don't think so Beezie, I'm resigned to having to be flown out to India. 😢

I would like to be cremated, then some of my ashes scattered and some kept. I want my funeral to be colourful and a place where people can get together and remember all the good times and memories they had. I would like to ensure that my friends and family look after my children and make the day as easy for them as possible.

I want it to be a celebration of life with brights flowers and a photo memory book.
I'd like to be cremated and ecologically dispersed and maybe have a tree or rose planted
I'd like my parting song to be Beyonce Halo and then Jolene by Dolly Parton
Then for people to enjoy champagne and cake

I'd like to be cremated & rather people don't wear the customary black. Hoping my life will be celebrated!!

I want marble cherubs on my grave, with handkerchiefs. I am resigned to the fact it probably won't happen though.

I would like a direct burial so no funeral & a piece of jewellery created with the ashes for my children i would also like a tree planted in my memory.

Oh, I'd like something simple, non-religious, no big fuss, wicker coffin, ashes scattered at my favourite spot - as little stress for those left as possible and no unnecessary money spent.

Margovebutter's post really struck a cord with me so I would do similar.

I have never thought about it. A “ green” funeral would be good & I certainly wouldn’t want to spend loads of money. Donations to charity instead of flowers ( although maybe a few roses as they are my favourite). I have a naughty sense of humour so I’d like to think something hilariously funny would happen. I would like “ Dancing Queen” to be played ( my favourite song). And I love parties so there would be a good old get together afterwards. Maybe a barn dance? I would like to be remembered with joy

Nothing formal, nothing religious, just something small, words that reflected me and a blast of coldplay at the end. Hopefully it won't be soon

to be honest I've always though that I'd be happy for people to do what they wanted, I won't be there so it's however best they want to remember me!