Stig, my brother in law actually had Firestarter at his funeral! After all the tears at the church it really 'lightened' the mood, as much as it could have been lightened....
At my brother's funeral I left the choice of music to his three young daughters - he was a big Queen fan so I told them they could choose any song on the Queen Best of CD except track #1 - Bohemian Rhapsody, partly because I can't stand it but mostly because you can't have "Mama I just killed a man..." booming out around a church at a funeral. Instead they went for "Don't stop me now"...
I remember big Duncan's funeral last year, at the end as everyone was walking out, suddenly Monty Python, Always look on the bright side of life piped out.
Apparently it was always something he said to his family he wanted at his funeral just for a laugh, it did raise everyones spirits.
I know a popular one these days is Somewhere over the rainbow by the Hawaiin guy, Israel Kamakawiwo, from the TV advert, who ironically is dead now himself.
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I remember big Duncan's funeral last year, at the end as everyone was walking out, suddenly Monty Python, Always look on the bright side of life piped out.
Apparently it was always something he said to his family he wanted at his funeral just for a laugh, it did raise everyones spirits.
Raindrops keep falling on my head - because anyone buried in blighty is likely to suffer from this (I have a real dislike of cremation), and it is just a fantastic tune.
Cannot stand all those 'funny' songs that people want.
When I peg it I want everyone to be feeling totally miserable and weeping like big puffs.
So you have to chuck in the weepy hymn 'Old Rugged Cross' in there and then probably followed by 'You'll Never Walk Alone' sung by Shirley Bassey, a real hairs on the back of your neck job that.
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The Waterboys: The whole of the moon.
Nessum dorman was a popular choice, Time to say goodbye suprised me too from a couple of pals.
Redemption Song - Bob Marley
Cast No Shadow - Oasis
LSF - Kasabian
Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
My one would probably be Good Riddance by Green day
"Host Of Seraphim" - Dead Can Dance
"The Sun And The Rain - Madness
"Last Goodbye" - Jeff Buckley
"Come To Me" - Bjork
Nearly brought a tear to my eye when I saw leonard cohen perform this on sunday.
Firestarter - The Prodigy
Just before being cremated, my family and friends all know this. However as I get older I might change my mind and it would definitely be...
Hellelujah - Jeff Buckley
Hellelujah! Planning on a trip SE7?
Well I think you can tell by my first choice exactly which way I'll be going....:o)
The Lark Ascending - Vaugham Williams
I remember big Duncan's funeral last year, at the end as everyone was walking out, suddenly Monty Python, Always look on the bright side of life piped out.
Apparently it was always something he said to his family he wanted at his funeral just for a laugh, it did raise everyones spirits.
God bless you D, RIP
Lighten the mood at my own funeral? I want the place flooded with tears.
That was certainly a pleasant surprise..
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These are Days - 10'000 maniacs
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Charmer - Kings of Leon
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Bridge over troubled water or the Boxer by Simon and Garfunkle.
the Boxer always sends shivers down my spine...
When I peg it I want everyone to be feeling totally miserable and weeping like big puffs.
So you have to chuck in the weepy hymn 'Old Rugged Cross' in there and then probably followed by 'You'll Never Walk Alone' sung by Shirley Bassey, a real hairs on the back of your neck job that.
"How great thou art" probably too is one of my favourite hymns and Amazing Grace.
My mate was wheeled behind the curtain to the theme from Star Wars which also raised a smile.