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EmmaMumsnet · 28/09/2017 11:37

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.

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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).

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liamell · 29/09/2017 11:43

I am hoping its a little early to be thinking about this but mine would be to be scattered somewhere beautiful and in a place where the children could feel near to me. I dont want to go in "the ground" as my nan used to say.

bosch121212 · 29/09/2017 12:13

I've always said that I wanted to be dealt with in the cheapest way possible, I don't believe in sending off(probably cremated) in a beautiful wooden box only for it to be cremated also(although I have my doubts on that too), however, send off the cheapest way possible, and to remember me from the happiest times that I had given the people who choose to attend.
I don't want people to be sad when I go but one song I want is 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' and a piping tune.

shellywkd · 29/09/2017 12:20

I want to donate as much as possible and then be cremated and scattered somewhere peaceful and pretty

Annimousey · 29/09/2017 12:24

No black allowed! I want people to wear bright colours to celebrate my life rather than mourn my death.

I'd like Wherever You Will Go (the Charlene Soraia version.) :)

slbhill42 · 29/09/2017 12:56

As long as it's not religious I don't mind.
Might have to do the song "one step more" despite it being a Christian one... one of my friends used to love it, now hates it but we keep telling her we're going to sing it anyway Wink

MSHGW · 29/09/2017 13:05

I'd prefer a non religious ceremony, but however people choose to mourn me is up to them. I'll be dead so I wont care.

CopperPan · 29/09/2017 13:09

I want a very basic, secular funeral with the cheapest materials and with just my family attending. I'd like to be cremated but I'm not that bothered about other aspects. I'd like Allegri's Miserere mei, Deus as the music.

sunshinewey · 29/09/2017 13:22

After having attended a west indian funeral and all the love and effort that goes into it, I really do not want a quick in and out conveyer belt cremation, apart from that i dont mind what my husband plans....

TarquinGyrfalcon · 29/09/2017 13:26

I have no particular wishes - anything that would give those who care about me comfort - if it was up to me I'd opt for cheap and cheerful.

6paces · 29/09/2017 13:31

They can do what they want with my funeral,just cremate me to the Brandon Block remix of Disco Inferno :-)

iut044 · 29/09/2017 13:48

Something inexpensive and no fuss .

ameswright2906 · 29/09/2017 14:06

Not given it much thought as I'm only 28 but I think I would want to be cremated. I'd also want nice food afterwards for everyone, scones, cakes and posh snacks!

KittyKat88 · 29/09/2017 14:06

I'd ideally like a 'green' enviormentally friendly funeral -in a natural (wicker?) casket and buried in a forest somewhere where I can be part of nature. Alternatively, I'd choose the full viking 'push me out on a raft and set me alight' type event!

simone12345 · 29/09/2017 14:12

would love a simple funeral few flowers lots happy singing happy hour drinks for all the guests just a nice simple going away party as l will have a great party in Heaven

Abominus · 29/09/2017 14:36

Not really that fussed, i'll be dead. Just as long as everybody gets smashed and enjoys some good food, i'm okay. Might pick out some funny songs, raise a few smiles.

helsrodders · 29/09/2017 14:41

A no frills/no fuss/no religion/no weeping/no dressing in black service. I want to be cremated, as I hate being cold. Monty Python's Always Look on the Bright Side of Life to be played and I want everybody to join in singing my farewell. Then everyone goes off for a few dinks and nibbles afterwards, where my life is to be celebrated (not my loss mourned) and my stupid/silly deeds over the years laughed at. Then I want my ashes to be scattered in my favourite holiday destination, where I have holidayed since I was a child and have wonderful memories of.

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cather · 29/09/2017 14:53

I want to be buried and have a nice church service with my favourite hymns. A small flower arrangement on the coffin that can go on the grave would be ample, it is always such a waste when people spend so much money on flowers for a funeral.

cherylann2461 · 29/09/2017 15:00

I have chosen my songs and the flowers I want but everyone always says "oh don't talk about that, its morbid" so I bet when I go they will not have an idea what I asked for!

giddyypixie · 29/09/2017 15:01

Having grown up in Africa and that being truly where my heart is, I would want my family and friends to take a trip to Lake Kariba (the most beautiful place on earth!) Scatter my ashes in the middle of the lake and then have one big party!

mooota1514 · 29/09/2017 15:50

I'd choose a low key burial with a few words at the graveside. Minimal fuss. But it would be up to my dh to decide what was in the children's best interests - it won't affect me as i will be dead!

Schmoo35 · 29/09/2017 16:18

I basically want everyone to celebrate my life, there is a song called 'And when I Die' by Blood, Sweat and Tears that all my friends and family know I want played! I have told them all they all have to dance 😂 You need to listen to it to to really appreciate the scene it would cause!!!

meepmoop79 · 29/09/2017 16:24

I would like to be buried, with a simple dignified grave stone.
Then i would like all my friends and family to have a party and tell stories about me.

taeglas · 29/09/2017 16:57

I'd like no funeral. I would like my body donated to science.

beckyinman · 29/09/2017 17:09

So long as I don't cause a financial burden to anyone left behind I'm not really bothered! S long as there is wine being served and no one is sad