The other [unusual request] involved a lady who came in and wanted to discuss a DIY funeral. After asking a few questions I enquired as to whom the funeral was for. ”˜Me’, she said. Seeing the potential challenges of this I looked to establish if she had any children. ”˜Yes,’ she said. ”˜But they couldn’t face doing it.’ I pointed out the pitfall that if they couldn’t face it, then it would certainly be a tricky proposition with her no longer being around to help. There was a sudden look of comprehension as she said: ”˜Oh my goodness, I’ve been such a fool ”“ of course! But it’s been nice talking with you’.
(Independent) Ian Brewerton–These are the strangest things I've seen as a funeral director
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After being to one too many funerals where those left behind clearly didn’t know what to do, and so just fell back on the over-worn Amazing Grace and Psalm 23, in order that my survivors would not have to worry about it I wrote my own funeral service which I then gave to my wife for safe-keeping. Complete with specific hymns, Scripture verses, and suggested outline for the sermon (no eulogy, but a real sermon). Basically all organized on the theme of needing to run the race that is set before us. Maybe a little weird, but I want the Gospel to be preached at my funeral. And I would love the Widor Toccata to be played at the end of the service, with the foot pedals at full blast (and our organist can do it).