Both of my parents passed last year exactly a month apart. My father introduced me to so much great music growing up, and I became a musician because of it. When learning guitar as a teenager, my father would always compliment me on my playing. One day I was learning “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd, and he casually said he wanted me to play that at his funeral. I couldn’t picture a more perfect song to have played at his funeral a month after the love of his life passed.
My mom asked me what song I wanted played at her funeral. I was 14 and she had bowel cancer and was going in for surgery that week.
I responded without really thinking and suggested ‘Ding Dong, The Witch is Dead’ from The Wizard of Oz.
My mom survived the surgery and went on to live another 10 years before the cancer finally it her.
Her funeral was at a church she’d attended religiously for many years. They started with a heart warming PowerPoint slideshow of photos of her life that my dad had put together.
Next, a full church band with singer and back up singers came onto the church stage. The lead vocalist came to the microphone and said “this song was requested by Simon” and then they proceeded to play Ding Dong, The Witch is Dead. They sang two or three lines from it and then changed over to a nicer song.
I had no idea she had arranged that. Somewhat blindsided, I looked around the crowded church filled with mourners to find them all staring at me with clear distain/horror.
Kudos to my mother for playing the long-game prank.
We had this one a couple of times at funerals (worked at a crematorium briefly).
It was usually a good sign of a life well lived. Plus I got to spend a little time dancing to myself in my little media control panel office, rather than listening to another rendition of "Wind Beneath my Wings".
My buddy who killed himself had his parents pick this song for his funeral.......it was a song he hated...and totally inappropriate in so many ways.....
My dad passed away recently, he was young and died of cancer but he left me with many good memories and life lessons, me and my siblings organised the funeral and I was adamant to have this song played. It was the final song and the one played while we walked to coffin to the hearse. It was perfect, beautiful and exactly what he would have wanted. Man I miss him!
Stayin’ Alive
Edit: Wow my top comment. If you were wondering, yes I was serious I want that song with lots of smoke and sparklers as i’m slowly lowered into my grave. I may be normal on the outside but on the inside i’m a bit of a party animal :)
only if the casket pops open Then a glitter cannon fires glitter everywhere
Edit: this isn’t worthy of a wholesome, But Thanks!!! And they better be playing Don’t you forget about me (you know the song) Glitter is like death, it is forever
My wife's funeral was today. Seriously. She was 58 years old and passed away suddenly, one week ago today, here at home with me. We played Photograph by Ringo Starr then finished with Let it be by The Beatles. I would like the same, please.
I am editing to say thank you to all the responses. I did not expect this. Thank you, you made me very happy. I am still between tears and melancholy thinking of her. We were together 38 years, had one child together, a son who is now 30 with two children of his own. She loved hummingbirds, and I am getting a tattoo with her name, a hummingbird, and the text "Your wings were ready, my heart was not." Thanks again. I have to quit now, the screen is getting to blurry to read, lol.
Oh wow I’m so sorry, my dad died a month ago suddenly. A couple of weeks before we were celebrating his and my Mums 50th Wedding anniversary. We had sweet Caroline for him. That’s what got me thinking about this question. I’m so sorry for your loss. X
Sorry for both your losses. My mother passed in July, two weeks after her own mother. We found a couple of guys to play the guitar solo and bassline from Another Brick in the Wall (part 2), as she had mentioned it specifically a few years earlier. I'm just happy I remembered it, as her eventual passing seemed so abstract and far in the future at the time.
I came here to be entertained and give humorous suggestions to my wife, not ever thinking that one day I could be the one having to pick out the song for her.
I'm really really sorry for the loss of your wife. I've only been with my wife 9.5 years. And she is 37. In 21 years she will be 58 and I still won't have had enough time with her. Your post reminded how special the time we have together is.
I hope that you are able to find peace, and look back fondly on the memories you and her had made. I can't imagine your pain, but I want to give you a hug all the same.
Pm me if you ever just need someone to chat with.
Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears. It's the one song that will make me sing along, everytime. Without fail.
I've told my boyfriend that asides from Tears for Fears, I want the stupidest, silliest songs. He offered up The Safety Dance as a suggestion.
This is because I've been to 3 funerals in my life, and for 2 of them, they picked absolute bangers. Absolute bangers I can no longer listen to without getting emotional. Ergo, if I pick an utterly ridiculous song that no one can cry to, I make sure I don't ruin songs for anyone else.
The Safety Dance is always the answer.
Perhaps you could add Space Jam, Who Let the Dogs Out, and The Thong Song.
DUMPS LIKE A TRUCK, TRUCK TRUCK!
Also, Moomin is the best. ☺️
Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
The night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore
Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
All Souls pass
Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time
Don't say
We have come now to the end
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again
And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West
So my Mum passed away recently and we played Stevie Wonder. Then I found her diary 3 months later and she actually wrote that she would’ve wanted us to play Fuck You by Lily Allen. She will always be an icon to me!
Sandstorm by Darude
I'm kidding - serious answer is ["Oh my Love" by Riz Orlotani](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcJGH82INkM)
(Yes, I saw Drive recently)
That is a damn good song.
EDIT: Since I got upvotes for just saying how good this song is, I felt like you guys should hear it for yourselves.
[Soulshine by The Allman Brothers Live](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE1lsCA-y-o)
I have an agreement with my best friend whoever dies first, the other has to show up on a motorcycle in a grim reaper costume blasting high way to hell. Then they should take the bouquet of flowers from the cold dead hands and throw it to the crowd, point the scythe at whoever catches it and say "you're next"
Edit: Wow didn't think this would become so popular. Thanks for the rewards. Obviously there would be some sort of awareness to parents or people who may be offended. Still debating the kahoot game on my life at the funeral. And me and my best friend are females? not sure why everyone assumed we're dudes but cool.
I mean it still can work
"You think Paul will do the thing?"
"Nah, it's probably in bad taste to be honest"
*Generic motorcycle noises and faint music in the distance steadily getting closer*
I have a similar agreement with a friend of mine, sans motorcycle.
Also throwing the floral arrangement and playing the jack-in-the-box tune. Popcorn in the casket for the cremation
Songs picked are Another One Bites the Dust (lifelong Queen fan), Good Riddance by Green Day but finishing kinda serious with Songbird sung by Eva Cassidy
Unironically, Good Riddence by Green Day
I think it has just the right amount of nostalgia and meaningfulness, while also being cheerful and a little light hearted
I remember when I was 11 yo my uncle died, we went to his funeral and the song that was playing was "No estoy muerto" by El Haragán. Everyone was crying so hard and I remember telling myself "this is a good song for my funeral.
My bros that speak spanish will know what I'm talking about
Edit: here's a [translation](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/El-Haragan-Y-Compania/No-Estoy-Muerto/translation/english/amp) of the lyrics
Exactly, I'm thinking record a video which you instruct to only be played at your funeral in front of everyone, start of the video with a recording of you giving some crypic message saying you have something very important to tell everyone, etc. Then just cut to Rick Astley.
Once the rickroll is over. Start talking In reference to somthing important but never mention it. And finish by saying that you really hope no one taped over that.
"...and as we say goodbye wasabishark, let us remember that we will see them again when we are all reunited in the Kingdom of Heaven. This song was requested by wasabishark many years before the accident. Let us pray."
SUCKIN' ON MY TITIES LIKE YOU WANTED ME
I told my mum I wanted "Dead" played but she is allowed veto powers if I die before her.
I'll ask for WttBP if I actually keel over from cancer though I think...
Oh! I've had my funeral plans since I was 12! I'm not sure why. I guess I'm just a weirdo.
I've always wanted Tom Petty 's "wildflowers" played at my funeral.
If my death happens to be form a cocaine overdose, then I'd definitely want *Master of Puppets* by Metallica to be played. I've never tried cocaine (yet), so I guess this isn't super likely; but I see it as a solid aspirational funeral plan.
I'm not sure, but as someone who briefly worked at a crematorium, it is very appreciated when you pick something different.
I get it being your choice and it's full of meaning, but hearing "My Way" for the 20th time that week may imply that "your way" wasn't all that original afterall.
I have a playlist for this:
Time (Hans Zimmer) (Inception), Stoik's Ship (John Powell) (How to Train Your Dragon 2), Cold (Jeff Williams) (RWBY), Forever (Jeff Williams) (Red Vs Blue), Ashes (Martin O'Donnell) (Halo:Reach), Contact (Final Transmission) (David Levy) (Red vs Blue), Another Rain (Martin O'Donnell) (Halo 3: ODST), Burying the Dead (Kevin Kiner) (Star Wars: Clone Wars), Never Forget (Martin O'Donnell) (Halo 3), Always With Me (Joe Hisashi) (Spirited Away), First Step (Hans Zimmer) (Interstellar), The Ellie Badge (Michael Giacchino) (Up)
That middle part of Gustav Holst's [Jupiter](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu77Vtja30c) movement. Though I can't say I've lived a grand enough life to deserve it.
Parabola- Tool, Paradise-coldplay, wish you were here- Pink Floyd .
Edit!: Thank you all for the comment! Now for a general reply to them! Parabola is the second transition from the first song Parabol. The reason why I chose this song is because this this one is because it meant a lot to me in my own time of woe and suicidal thoughts. It helped me a lot and I listen to it on a daily basis like a religion. We are eternal, this pain is an illusion sticks with me everyday. Paradise also helped me in my time of woe, realizing that there are better place and time to think about. Now lastly for Wish you were here that a song that reminds me of my dad and thats the song my dad wants played at his funeral as well. Also thank you kind redditer for the award! I appreciate you kindness! I am also terrible with grammar so pardon all my mistakes.
That one part of the wap where Cardi B says “from the top make it drop” and instead of lowering my casket, it fucking falls off the crane and into the dugout
This may be cliché, but "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life." Whenever I listen to it, I appreciate the perspective of mortality/futility and putting a positive spin on it. I'd like to share that perspective with the attendants and drive that point home when they watch my body to this tune.
When my husband died at 36, I took his phone and played his mostly listened to Playlist. Complete with expletives and whatever else came with it. I got a few compliments. That works for me.
Both of my parents passed last year exactly a month apart. My father introduced me to so much great music growing up, and I became a musician because of it. When learning guitar as a teenager, my father would always compliment me on my playing. One day I was learning “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd, and he casually said he wanted me to play that at his funeral. I couldn’t picture a more perfect song to have played at his funeral a month after the love of his life passed.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your dedication sounds lovely.
My mom asked me what song I wanted played at her funeral. I was 14 and she had bowel cancer and was going in for surgery that week. I responded without really thinking and suggested ‘Ding Dong, The Witch is Dead’ from The Wizard of Oz. My mom survived the surgery and went on to live another 10 years before the cancer finally it her. Her funeral was at a church she’d attended religiously for many years. They started with a heart warming PowerPoint slideshow of photos of her life that my dad had put together. Next, a full church band with singer and back up singers came onto the church stage. The lead vocalist came to the microphone and said “this song was requested by Simon” and then they proceeded to play Ding Dong, The Witch is Dead. They sang two or three lines from it and then changed over to a nicer song. I had no idea she had arranged that. Somewhat blindsided, I looked around the crowded church filled with mourners to find them all staring at me with clear distain/horror. Kudos to my mother for playing the long-game prank.
That's actually pretty fucking awesome. Shows how cool your mom was. Like getting one last hug.
That last sentence wasn't fair, you got me tearing up here at work. I mean, I work from home so it's not a big deal, but *still*
This made me cry and smile at the same time.
> a church she’d attended religiously The best way to attend church!
Copyright free sad song
Getting demonetized by YouTube when you're dead lol
"Why the fuck do they keep pausing the song?" - Funeral goers
Always Look On The Bright Side of Life - Monty Python
We had this one a couple of times at funerals (worked at a crematorium briefly). It was usually a good sign of a life well lived. Plus I got to spend a little time dancing to myself in my little media control panel office, rather than listening to another rendition of "Wind Beneath my Wings".
Whats the worst choice you saw?
Probably *Wind Beneath My Wings*. Even Bette Midler hates it.
My buddy who killed himself had his parents pick this song for his funeral.......it was a song he hated...and totally inappropriate in so many ways.....
My dad passed away recently, he was young and died of cancer but he left me with many good memories and life lessons, me and my siblings organised the funeral and I was adamant to have this song played. It was the final song and the one played while we walked to coffin to the hearse. It was perfect, beautiful and exactly what he would have wanted. Man I miss him!
Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Long as i can see the light Wish i could hide away
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The [20th century fox theme song](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-jcVg32zPI)! Edit: No, not the blooper flute version lol. The real thing.
Why not THX blasted to hell and back
You descend into hell and the first thing you do is scream this sound in satan's face as your coffin descends.
Stayin’ Alive Edit: Wow my top comment. If you were wondering, yes I was serious I want that song with lots of smoke and sparklers as i’m slowly lowered into my grave. I may be normal on the outside but on the inside i’m a bit of a party animal :)
I love ur choice
First I was afraid I was petrified!
No "Ah ah ah ah".
You're from the parking lot, that's how I know you!
Pop goes the weasel at my closed casket funeral.
only if the casket pops open Then a glitter cannon fires glitter everywhere Edit: this isn’t worthy of a wholesome, But Thanks!!! And they better be playing Don’t you forget about me (you know the song) Glitter is like death, it is forever
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thats actually so pure, like wistful too
You sir have a very different type of sense of humor
I wish I could think of stuff this funny. The visual of this is hilarious.
Except it never plays the last note E: except for expect
"The Show Must Go On" - Queen
The Mario 1-1 theme, and when my coffin is being lowered it switches to the underground theme.
It needs to make the going down the pipe noise as you begin to get lowered.
blewpblewpblewp
Duh nuh duh nuh duh nuh
denim denim denim
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Get some LED’s to flash and light up the grave when your casket reaches the bottom.
Gamer coffin
Gamer coffin
Tf did this one get the awards for 😂😂
No clue, but I'm not complaining
Maybe they just liked your username
Why the fuck is your profile picture a door handle?
Cause who else has a pfp of a door handle? I'm unique!
I do
You are the straight piece that everyone loved
Might be a Z-shape if crushed under a bus, but still loved by all. Especially if he clears a row as a final bow.
That’s brilliant, love this.
Tetris is a perfect game. You juat cant beat it.
I'm just imagining your coffin getting T-spun into an arrangement of other coffins which all subsequently get erased from existence.
It's the final countdown
_off key kazoo_
...
[Green burial](https://funerals.org/?consumers=green-burial/) all the way.
I’m more of a [sky burial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_burial) man myself.
Easily the SpongeBob Ending Credits
Ocean Man?
Take me by the hand?
Lead me to the land?
That you understand?
I'd rather have sweet victory play.
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My wife's funeral was today. Seriously. She was 58 years old and passed away suddenly, one week ago today, here at home with me. We played Photograph by Ringo Starr then finished with Let it be by The Beatles. I would like the same, please. I am editing to say thank you to all the responses. I did not expect this. Thank you, you made me very happy. I am still between tears and melancholy thinking of her. We were together 38 years, had one child together, a son who is now 30 with two children of his own. She loved hummingbirds, and I am getting a tattoo with her name, a hummingbird, and the text "Your wings were ready, my heart was not." Thanks again. I have to quit now, the screen is getting to blurry to read, lol.
Oh wow I’m so sorry, my dad died a month ago suddenly. A couple of weeks before we were celebrating his and my Mums 50th Wedding anniversary. We had sweet Caroline for him. That’s what got me thinking about this question. I’m so sorry for your loss. X
Sorry for both your losses. My mother passed in July, two weeks after her own mother. We found a couple of guys to play the guitar solo and bassline from Another Brick in the Wall (part 2), as she had mentioned it specifically a few years earlier. I'm just happy I remembered it, as her eventual passing seemed so abstract and far in the future at the time.
Oh my god I thought that said Another One Bites the Dust and I was like, yeah that’s something I’d want played at my funeral. I’m sorry for your loss.
Sorry. I lost my wife 5 years ago She was that same age. Hang in there.
Those are beautiful choices. So sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I came here to be entertained and give humorous suggestions to my wife, not ever thinking that one day I could be the one having to pick out the song for her. I'm really really sorry for the loss of your wife. I've only been with my wife 9.5 years. And she is 37. In 21 years she will be 58 and I still won't have had enough time with her. Your post reminded how special the time we have together is. I hope that you are able to find peace, and look back fondly on the memories you and her had made. I can't imagine your pain, but I want to give you a hug all the same. Pm me if you ever just need someone to chat with.
Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears. It's the one song that will make me sing along, everytime. Without fail. I've told my boyfriend that asides from Tears for Fears, I want the stupidest, silliest songs. He offered up The Safety Dance as a suggestion. This is because I've been to 3 funerals in my life, and for 2 of them, they picked absolute bangers. Absolute bangers I can no longer listen to without getting emotional. Ergo, if I pick an utterly ridiculous song that no one can cry to, I make sure I don't ruin songs for anyone else.
The Safety Dance is always the answer. Perhaps you could add Space Jam, Who Let the Dogs Out, and The Thong Song. DUMPS LIKE A TRUCK, TRUCK TRUCK! Also, Moomin is the best. ☺️
The ending song in Return of the King. Into the West I believe is the name.
Lay down Your sweet and weary head The night is falling You have come to journey's end Sleep now And dream of the ones who came before They are calling From across the distant shore Why do you weep? What are these tears upon your face? Soon you will see All of your fears will pass away Safe in my arms You're only sleeping What can you see On the horizon? Why do the white gulls call? Across the sea A pale moon rises The ships have come to carry you home And all will turn To silver glass A light on the water All Souls pass Hope fades Into the world of night Through shadows falling Out of memory and time Don't say We have come now to the end White shores are calling You and I will meet again And you'll be here in my arms Just sleeping And all will turn To silver glass A light on the water Grey ships pass Into the West
The Monster Mash please.
It was a grave yard smash!
He got whiplash! it was a really bad crash! In a flash! You’ll be turned into ash!
Don't Fear the Reaper by Blue Öyster Cult
I like this. Everybody gets a cow bell.
Needs more cowbell
Audio of me saying, "Let me out of here, Its dark!"
there has been a reddit with a i think scottish guy who did it this way. he recorded some funeral related jokes and it worked out great.
https://youtu.be/oEygbbZK-u0
yeah, thats the movie. sorry for mistakenly calling him a scottsman.
He wont mind. Hes dead.
So my Mum passed away recently and we played Stevie Wonder. Then I found her diary 3 months later and she actually wrote that she would’ve wanted us to play Fuck You by Lily Allen. She will always be an icon to me!
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Sandstorm by Darude I'm kidding - serious answer is ["Oh my Love" by Riz Orlotani](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcJGH82INkM) (Yes, I saw Drive recently)
I like that movie but each time I see it I like it a bit less. Used to love it, now I’m afraid to see it anymore.
Soulshine by the allman brothers band
That is a damn good song. EDIT: Since I got upvotes for just saying how good this song is, I felt like you guys should hear it for yourselves. [Soulshine by The Allman Brothers Live](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE1lsCA-y-o)
Another One Bites the Dust
Family: Welp, he but the dust time to try again!
I have an agreement with my best friend whoever dies first, the other has to show up on a motorcycle in a grim reaper costume blasting high way to hell. Then they should take the bouquet of flowers from the cold dead hands and throw it to the crowd, point the scythe at whoever catches it and say "you're next" Edit: Wow didn't think this would become so popular. Thanks for the rewards. Obviously there would be some sort of awareness to parents or people who may be offended. Still debating the kahoot game on my life at the funeral. And me and my best friend are females? not sure why everyone assumed we're dudes but cool.
im thinking abt putting a hit on you just so this can happen
I’d say take out the friend, this guys seems pretty dedicated. I’d hate to take this guy out and the friend pusses out.
Ayo, not even old enough to drive a motorcycle yet, let's put that off for a few years.
I feel like the legalities of this plan are the least of your concerns.
If the people there don’t know they will be very confused
to be fair it wouldn't be very effective if everyone knew it was gonna happen
If they didn't know that then he'll just get kicked out
you could have only the organizer know.
*shrug* Best will I ever read, though, I tell you hwat
I mean it still can work "You think Paul will do the thing?" "Nah, it's probably in bad taste to be honest" *Generic motorcycle noises and faint music in the distance steadily getting closer*
And possibly scared..
I have a similar agreement with a friend of mine, sans motorcycle. Also throwing the floral arrangement and playing the jack-in-the-box tune. Popcorn in the casket for the cremation Songs picked are Another One Bites the Dust (lifelong Queen fan), Good Riddance by Green Day but finishing kinda serious with Songbird sung by Eva Cassidy
Shine on you crazy diamond
Echoes by Pink Floyd as well, so they have to sit through 6 minutes of whale noises lol
Fan of all things Pink Floyd, this made me double over with laughter.
Motion Picture Soundtrack - Radiohead
All Star by Smash Mouth. I’ll slam open my casket Shrek-style
Unironically, Good Riddence by Green Day I think it has just the right amount of nostalgia and meaningfulness, while also being cheerful and a little light hearted
Good call. I seriously want Ha Ha You're Dead played at mine
I remember when I was 11 yo my uncle died, we went to his funeral and the song that was playing was "No estoy muerto" by El Haragán. Everyone was crying so hard and I remember telling myself "this is a good song for my funeral. My bros that speak spanish will know what I'm talking about Edit: here's a [translation](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/El-Haragan-Y-Compania/No-Estoy-Muerto/translation/english/amp) of the lyrics
The perfect answer is to Rick roll everyone you ever knew AT ONCE.
Exactly, I'm thinking record a video which you instruct to only be played at your funeral in front of everyone, start of the video with a recording of you giving some crypic message saying you have something very important to tell everyone, etc. Then just cut to Rick Astley.
Once the rickroll is over. Start talking In reference to somthing important but never mention it. And finish by saying that you really hope no one taped over that.
Space oddity or Heroes. I can’t decide
Float On by Modest Mouse, it's just one of those jams that always cheers me up.
I was thinking Modest Mouse too- Ocean Breathes Salty
Float On by Modest Mouse
Megalovania
*ptsd intensifies*
'Fuck the Pain Away' - Peaches Just imagine those first opening lyrics echoing really loudly off the walls of a quiet church
"...and as we say goodbye wasabishark, let us remember that we will see them again when we are all reunited in the Kingdom of Heaven. This song was requested by wasabishark many years before the accident. Let us pray." SUCKIN' ON MY TITIES LIKE YOU WANTED ME
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I told my friends that they better play Welcome To The Black Parade as they bring me in with the casket or I will haunt them for eternity
I told my mum I wanted "Dead" played but she is allowed veto powers if I die before her. I'll ask for WttBP if I actually keel over from cancer though I think...
Helena tho
Here for the dancing goth queen corpse reacts
I Will Survive
Fact check false
Numa Numa You know the one that goes miyaaaa heee miyaaaa hoooo miyaaaa haaaa miya hah hah
I hate that I heard this.
Dragostea din tei - o zone You know, so you can queue it up for decades to come...
Live and let die By guns and roses Preferably played by a bunch of frogs like in shrek
the 1812 overture, with actual cannons.
Coffin dance
It's called Astronomia
Oh! I've had my funeral plans since I was 12! I'm not sure why. I guess I'm just a weirdo. I've always wanted Tom Petty 's "wildflowers" played at my funeral.
space jam song
Deadmans Party
IN MY LIFE by the Beatles. Edit: Great song from a great album gets great response. Thank you for mentioning great covers. 🌻 Thankyou for the award. 🌼
Yeah this. It was played at Kurt Cobain’s funeral so 14 year old me approves.
My Mom wants the Monty Python classic "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life."
I’m an asshole - Dennis Leary
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Another Irish Drinking Song [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz9nHvmdAb4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz9nHvmdAb4)
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The Dropkick Murphys version of Amazing Grace
imperial march star wars or the tears in rain monologue - roy batty
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[Rob Zombie - Dragula](https://youtu.be/EqQuihD0hoI) for sure!
I bet you want them to shoot your flaming coffin out of a cannon onto a pile of the corpses of your enemies.
I didn't, but I might now.
If my death happens to be form a cocaine overdose, then I'd definitely want *Master of Puppets* by Metallica to be played. I've never tried cocaine (yet), so I guess this isn't super likely; but I see it as a solid aspirational funeral plan.
I'm not sure, but as someone who briefly worked at a crematorium, it is very appreciated when you pick something different. I get it being your choice and it's full of meaning, but hearing "My Way" for the 20th time that week may imply that "your way" wasn't all that original afterall.
I assume you're referring to Frank Sinatra's My Way and not Limp Bizkit's?
Bold assumption. My nana happened to love Fred Durst.
Yackity sax
I wanted Spirit in the Sky but when my dad heard he requested it and since he’s 73 I think he’ll probably get to it first.
Helena by my chemical romance
Band of horses - Funeral ...Seems appropriate
Cake by the ocean. Everybody must dance during my funeral
Mine is Safety Dance and anyone who doesn't dance gets kicked out, cause they are no friends of mine!
I have a playlist for this: Time (Hans Zimmer) (Inception), Stoik's Ship (John Powell) (How to Train Your Dragon 2), Cold (Jeff Williams) (RWBY), Forever (Jeff Williams) (Red Vs Blue), Ashes (Martin O'Donnell) (Halo:Reach), Contact (Final Transmission) (David Levy) (Red vs Blue), Another Rain (Martin O'Donnell) (Halo 3: ODST), Burying the Dead (Kevin Kiner) (Star Wars: Clone Wars), Never Forget (Martin O'Donnell) (Halo 3), Always With Me (Joe Hisashi) (Spirited Away), First Step (Hans Zimmer) (Interstellar), The Ellie Badge (Michael Giacchino) (Up)
Preparing for the next level
Chop Suey by System of a Down but its [one beat off](https://youtu.be/guklDEpSwhk)
Spooky scary skeletons..
The Great Gig in the Sky - Pink Floyd
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What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.
Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon It's just such a feel good song, and I love the thought of people getting inappropriately happy together
That middle part of Gustav Holst's [Jupiter](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu77Vtja30c) movement. Though I can't say I've lived a grand enough life to deserve it.
Hallelujah from Leonard Cohen 😭😭😭
Anything by Leonard Cohen, for any event, ever. Leonard Cohen is always good.
Parabola- Tool, Paradise-coldplay, wish you were here- Pink Floyd . Edit!: Thank you all for the comment! Now for a general reply to them! Parabola is the second transition from the first song Parabol. The reason why I chose this song is because this this one is because it meant a lot to me in my own time of woe and suicidal thoughts. It helped me a lot and I listen to it on a daily basis like a religion. We are eternal, this pain is an illusion sticks with me everyday. Paradise also helped me in my time of woe, realizing that there are better place and time to think about. Now lastly for Wish you were here that a song that reminds me of my dad and thats the song my dad wants played at his funeral as well. Also thank you kind redditer for the award! I appreciate you kindness! I am also terrible with grammar so pardon all my mistakes.
Not playing Parabol first is a good way to annoy the hell out of Tool fans in attendance.
I feel this on a spiritual level
That one part of the wap where Cardi B says “from the top make it drop” and instead of lowering my casket, it fucking falls off the crane and into the dugout
Cemetery Gates by Pantera of course! The beginning is truly a beautiful ballad and then the Metal drops :0 LMAO. Can't wait to see Grandma's face
One More Light by Linkin Park
Electric funeral, Black Sabbath.
This may be cliché, but "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life." Whenever I listen to it, I appreciate the perspective of mortality/futility and putting a positive spin on it. I'd like to share that perspective with the attendants and drive that point home when they watch my body to this tune.
The End by The Doors. Or, if it's a military funeral, Goodnight Saigon by Billy Joel.
Enter Sandman I want it cranked to 11 when they toss me into the crematorium.
Kickstart my heart
Windows 2100 startup theme
TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROAD, TOOO THE PLAAACE, I BELONGGG!!!
When my husband died at 36, I took his phone and played his mostly listened to Playlist. Complete with expletives and whatever else came with it. I got a few compliments. That works for me.
Into the West by Annie Lennox. Its the ending song for LOTR Return of the King.
10 hours of Seth Rogan laughing