Its going to happen to all of us - following on from a conversation in the club - when its your time to shuffle off this mortal coil what music do you want played?
For me the ones that define my life
As people turn to make sure I have really gone
I would like
I am not particulary religious but as a Hymn for those that may desire it half way through the service I would like
I know some of you might be put off by the classical bent here - I love rock, classical, jazz, etc. etc. but for a funeral I canāt see much āpopā Iād want. Then, why am I planning my funeral on here - Iām not intending it to be too soon in the future
This one for the start - Iām a trombonist (ex-pro) and I know a few of the guys on this. It is one hell of a sound.
For the main service - āI do, but if youāre listening to this I didnāt!!ā
For the exit - my father wanted this (and this recording) at his funeral. My mother, brother and I all agreed that we would all be reduced to gibbering wrecks. So it was not played.
I want it.
Go forth in the name of God, Christian Soul.
Does it matter what is played ? you cant hear it. (hopefully)
Funerals are a financial rip off so Iām going to bequeath my corpse to medical science, saves on the cost.
As the crowds stand weeping in a packed out Westminster Abbey, while at the same time a full house of mourners watch the big screen at the Gabba Stadium in Brisbane, then I would like this to bring the service to a close.
I went a niecesā Holy Communion on Sunday and the first hymn was āHow Great Thou Artā which was my favourite auntiesā favourite hymn and was played at her funeral. I knew I wouldnāt be able to get the words out so remained stoically quiet. My dear old mum went out too āAmerican Patrolā by Glenn Miller which my brother and sister had kept quiet from me but it raised a smile at the time as I got this instant image of her dancing. It still does make me smile and I inherited her love of Glenn Millersā music.
Got to say goodbye to a friend on the 26th, Shaun who leaves us early at 47. He told us before he shuffled off he wanted a fancy dress affair! It has me wondering what the choice of music will be! Not thought about my personal choices until now but these lads are favourites and have a song for every occasion!