scottsdad Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 13 minutes ago, TxRover said: IDK, one last warped taste is always pretty good… Trundling into the burn barn to The Trammps Disco Inferno tickles my fancy, and the parting words should be “Sometimes I wrestle with my demons, other times we snuggle.” My dad has his funeral arranged, including music. This gives me the fear. About 10 years ago he arranged the music for my mum's 60th. The two of them have the same taste. For weeks we were told that the band coming was awesome, the music great and so on. 10 minutes into the din (scottish country dancing pish) my siblings and I, and our spouses, and our uncles, stood outside debating what was a decent amount of time to stay before slinking off to the pub. When he goes, it'll be a double blow. Grief and ear pain. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 minute ago, scottsdad said: My dad has his funeral arranged, including music. This gives me the fear. About 10 years ago he arranged the music for my mum's 60th. The two of them have the same taste. For weeks we were told that the band coming was awesome, the music great and so on. 10 minutes into the din (scottish country dancing pish) my siblings and I, and our spouses, and our uncles, stood outside debating what was a decent amount of time to stay before slinking off to the pub. When he goes, it'll be a double blow. Grief and ear pain. Earbuds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 3 hours ago, scottsdad said: I was at a funeral recently and it made me realise that the music is actually quite an important part, and I want to do well with my choices. But...self indulgence? Just make them suffer my own warped tastes? Or go with regular funeral crowd pleasers guaranteed to produce tears? Why do you need it to produce tears? Get them to chop some onions at your funeral. That will do the trick. Forget about forgettable music. Choose music they might associate with you or something that would put a smile on their face. For you I would suggest "Star Trekking across the universe .." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Diego De la Vega Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Camera Obscura - country mile https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Os4kgR4w4B4 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) Despite the Hibbee connection (that really fucking grates, but you just cannot deny the inspirational lyrics), Sunshine on Leith: ”my heart was broken / you saw it / you claimed it / you touched it / you saved it” (that’ll surprise a few in the crowd at the crem!!) Caledonia, Dougie Maclean: Oh and I have moved and I've kept on moving / Proved the points that I needed proving / Lost the friends that I needed losing / Found others on the way We are the Champions, Queen: I've paid my dues Time after time I've done my sentence But committed no crime And bad mistakes I've made a few I've had my share of sand Kicked in my face But I've come through…. Edited December 1, 2022 by alta-pete ETA: hope I don’t go of a heart attack! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 4 hours ago, scottsdad said: I was at a funeral recently and it made me realise that the music is actually quite an important part, and I want to do well with my choices. But...self indulgence? Just make them suffer my own warped tastes? Or go with regular funeral crowd pleasers guaranteed to produce tears? I will be making sure the attendees at my funeral suffer my favourite songs. In fact I'd rather have 30 minutes of music at the crematorium than any of the other shite you get at a funeral. Shame I won't be attending, alive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsforlife Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, scottsdad said: My dad has his funeral arranged, including music. This gives me the fear. About 10 years ago he arranged the music for my mum's 60th. The two of them have the same taste. For weeks we were told that the band coming was awesome, the music great and so on. 10 minutes into the din (scottish country dancing pish) my siblings and I, and our spouses, and our uncles, stood outside debating what was a decent amount of time to stay before slinking off to the pub. When he goes, it'll be a double blow. Grief and ear pain. If getting the ones who love you telt one last time isn’t the way to go I’m not sure what is. It’ll take some amount of bravery for someone to walk up and demand the deid ones music be shut off cos it’s fucking shite in the middle of a funeral. I would admire anyone that did mind. If I could be arsed I may even make that part of my inheritance/funeral plans. Songs i love but knew would piss people off with a payment to whoever stood up to me even tho I’m no even there. Edited December 1, 2022 by parsforlife 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) It’s something I have given thought to since going through the whole thing when planning my dads funeral. That was easy enough mind you, myself, my brother and two of his siblings all just picked a song that we associated with him. Fucked if I remember the other two songs but I picked “King of the Road” as he only had one tape in the car when I was wee and that was on it. I’ve yet to decide on what I would want, but “Smile” by the Supernaturals, “Might be Stars” by The Wannadies and “Get Blown Away” by OCS are on the list at the moment. I might plump for “National Shite Day” nearer the time just because. Edited December 1, 2022 by Ross. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses1924 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 on a similar hmhb line to @Ross.Joy Division Oven Gloves would be appropriate for a cremation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 To add to my post above, I asked my 2 year old this morning to name some songs dad sings, just to try and apply the same logic we used when my old man expired. As it stands, if I don’t plan the fucking thing myself I will likely end up being played out to Postman Pat, Fireman Sam and SpongeBob SquarePants. I think I prefer that to my own suggestions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Genuinely have no interest in choosing songs, or indeed anything related to my own funeral. I will make sure there is enough cash to see me off with a decent do and leave the details to those organising it. It's likely I'll die where I am now so that will include a two-week wake with plenty of drinking and eating and gambling. I'll be sorry to miss it to be honest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 13 hours ago, Fullerene said: Why do you need it to produce tears? Get them to chop some onions at your funeral. That will do the trick. Forget about forgettable music. Choose music they might associate with you or something that would put a smile on their face. For you I would suggest "Star Trekking across the universe .." I was thinking of getting cremated to this: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 17 hours ago, scottsdad said: I'm meeting a mate of mine in a couple of weeks. He's a funeral director and we're getting our stuff in order so we don't leave a big fecking bill for the kids. In the meantime, we have to think of music to be played should I fall under a bus. In all seriousness, I won't go for a Highway to Hell/Another One Bites The Dust effort. I was thinking that but really, need to consider what actual songs I'll use. It's been in my head for a few days now and I'm struggling to strike the right note. Don't want too soppy and sentimental, don't want too upbeat (Agadoo will have to be at the after party). My grandfather’s leaving song was “Sexbomb” by Tom Jones. Encapsulated his spirit and sense of humour. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 6 minutes ago, mathematics said: My grandfather’s leaving song was “Sexbomb” by Tom Jones. Encapsulated his spirit and sense of humour. Funnily enough that was my granny's 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Golden God Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkdLp0wjXsk/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Is this true? I’ve been to one protest funeral and it was also played there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 1 hour ago, scottsdad said: I was thinking of getting cremated to this: .. or you could let everyone know how groovy you are and you are actually not a Herbert at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 We had Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris played at my Gran's funeral. When I got home, I discovered that he'd been arrested that day. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 6 hours ago, Ross. said: To add to my post above, I asked my 2 year old this morning to name some songs dad sings, just to try and apply the same logic we used when my old man expired. As it stands, if I don’t plan the fucking thing myself I will likely end up being played out to Postman Pat, Fireman Sam and SpongeBob SquarePants. I think I prefer that to my own suggestions. The Spongebob Theme has now been added to my list of appropriate funeral songs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Right, serious time. I need 3 songs. One for folk entering. One for them to fire me into the sun. One for folk to leave with. I think for the final one I'll have Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac. I like it, it's a bit jaunty. Just need to find the first two 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 48 minutes ago, scottsdad said: Right, serious time. I need 3 songs. One for folk entering. One for them to fire me into the sun. One for folk to leave with. I think for the final one I'll have Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac. I like it, it's a bit jaunty. Just need to find the first two Entering: "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance Burny bit: Kane's theme from WWE Leaving: "The Carnival is Over" by the Seekers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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