7daysinaweek Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 did once consider leaving myself to medical science, however changed me mind as one of me mates has a theory that the moment you sign and receive the payment they send a special squad out to bump you off as they want you as young as poss. he says the squad specialises in making your death look like an accident, dropping a piano on you or hit you with a bus, he, ho crem pile for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southman1 Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I want a burial at sea so all my enamies can jump on my grave ,only jokeing ,I woud like wood land burial and have a nice oak tree planted on my grave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Definitely cremation for me the idea of being buried alive scares me to death!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I've asked the wife to shove a kilo of sausages up my rear end and then throw me to the hounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 no they will sort it when i'm gone, they know the basics like i want burning and my ashes placed in the countryside with a nice view. My best mate is a funeral director so that will help them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 OH and I have got prepaid funeral bonds. Children know where to find the paperwork. Crematorium for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I am surprised that more people on here don't want green burials I was also of the opinion that simplest idea to almost disappear without a grave and headstone was good but the family are strongly against it Now, the question is, am I doing this plan for me or for them? After all, I'll be the dead one in this plan and they will be alive, so, am I being selfish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I've asked the wife to shove a kilo of sausages up my rear end and then throw me to the hounds. The question was about funerals,not what you do in your spare time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I am surprised that more people on here don't want green burials I was also of the opinion that simplest idea to almost disappear without a grave and headstone was good but the family are strongly against it Now, the question is, am I doing this plan for me or for them? After all, I'll be the dead one in this plan and they will be alive, so, am I being selfish? thats it really, leave some money, a large cardboard box a hole down the croft and enough money for those that actually give a damn to get #### Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Hmmmm Very imotive subject Personally feel it should be a selebration of life Mine Service outside the church No black Bring your dog 😊 Willow coffin Ashes scattered on my dogs graves 😊 Now here's the thing you can take nothing with you And if your planning your own funeral you should remember the best thing to leave behind is Memories 😋 Just my thoughts Live long and prosper and may you be in heaven a hour before the devil knows your dead All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I'd probably opt for the "no burial" thing - I wouldnt want to think of my kids feeling unable to go and live their lives elsewhere if they wanted to because of any feelings of duty to look or visit after a bit of ground with my bones or ashes buried in it. After all, "I" wouldnt be there. Maybe a big firework with my ashes in would be a good send off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 its stated in my will that when I pop my clogs I will be given a non religious service and ashes scattered .I have a good insurance plan with Lloyds so that everyone attending will have a good old beer up, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I am surprised that more people on here don't want green burials I was also of the opinion that simplest idea to almost disappear without a grave and headstone was good but the family are strongly against it Now, the question is, am I doing this plan for me or for them? After all, I'll be the dead one in this plan and they will be alive, so, am I being selfish? That's the problem with my plan, although I have never visited a grave myself I regularly take my missus to visit her brother's. Funerals and the associated bits are more for the living than the dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 You can have fireworks made from ashes, that does sound quite cool. talk about going off with a bang. You can also get your ashes turned into a diamond and make them in to jewellery apparently... For me, I would like to be cremated and ashes scattered somewhere so that my loved ones don't have to sit around dwelling over a bit of mud for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I'd probably opt for the "no burial" thing - I wouldnt want to think of my kids feeling unable to go and live their lives elsewhere if they wanted to because of any feelings of duty to look or visit after a bit of ground with my bones or ashes buried in it. After all, "I" wouldnt be there. Maybe a big firework with my ashes in would be a good send off. On your first point I totally agree, I have told people they can do what they want, I have no preference whatsoever. As to the firework, why not? Hunter S Thompson did it, with Jonny Depp's help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Woodland burial. Old LR for transport, please. No religion. Perhaps a few clays for fun? Jeans & polo shirts. My (weird) selection of music, things that meant something to me, everything from classical to techno-trance. Barrel or two of local real ale on gravity. Say a few kind words if you wish then get on with your lives, I'll be in your memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I'll be pushing for a state funeral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I haven't planned anything but I think somebody is telling me I should. I have an Amex card and received a mailshot from Amex today. A list of local businesses where, if I spend £10 with them, I would get £5 back. The top of the list was a local 'burial park'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Having ashes turned into flash clays would be a good send off I reckon, dusted into the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Having ashes turned into flash clays would be a good send off I reckon, dusted into the wind. What if you miss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I haven't planned anything but I think somebody is telling me I should. I have an Amex card and received a mailshot from Amex today. A list of local businesses where, if I spend £10 with them, I would get £5 back. The top of the list was a local 'burial park'. sounds good , if your not completely happy about it you could get your money back or refuse to pay, No one has mentioned DIY cryogenics, all you need is chest freezer and a generator in case of power cuts, loved ones could take you down the park on a cold day as long as they left you in the shade and away from crows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 for real? Do you call that "kick-the-briquette" ? yeah that is straight up .....the area is a slight rise in the ground between two small oak woods................this will make you larf ...im quite looking forward to it.........i want everyone to have a few beers and a larf and keep warm by the fire and to keep me company whilst i go off ...sort of a saxon thing i guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I think I'll write my own Eulogy. Why should somebody else tell the world how great I was when I am more than able to do it for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 What if you miss? Then shall fade into obscurity in the belly of a clay somewhere in the mud And haunt the menaces who missed me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I hate the idea of my family maintaining a grave & headstone . So it's cremation for me, and my ashes scattered into the river Tweed in the shadow of Norham castle . The Mrs want her ashes scattered in IKEA . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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