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I Would Like My Funeral Now

I would like my funeral now, before I die. Pallbearers unnecessary, but I would like a blue sky. I will bring the food, the people, and I will rent the hall. Grave service unnecessary, too bleak and all. I would like my funeral now if you please. It is a gorgeous day, and there is a beautiful breeze. Family unnecessary, I will bring my own kinds of friends. Only positive speeches, approved by my bestie, Dog Mends. Do not try to put anything past that fat cat. She will not be bothered, or care where I am at. I would like my funeral now, this very sweet day. I want to listen and approve what you say.

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/27/2019 4:29:00 PM

If we believe in an after life, heck! For me, no wake. Bands and foods from my Fav nations. Non stop dancing and syncopation. Everyone come in their best costume ever.I'll watch from my Urn...such exotic splendor. No speeches, no tears aloud. A fun funeral is all I ask. Panagiota-))

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/27/2019 5:12:00 PM

I will be there, in spirit my friend! But I may make a teeny speech.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/26/2019 5:14:00 AM

Why do I get the feeling that you're going to get it beforehand? A rather unusual take on funerals. Me, I'd rather have a Wake but, along with the irish music I also want a dixieland jazz band. That'll give relatives something to gossip about! So, when will it be?

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/26/2019 9:31:00 AM

I was thinking sometime this summer; at a place to be announced. Everyone I like is invited. Those I do not like will never know where or when, of course. I will email my favorites. But not my family, as they would not think it as hilarous as me!

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 3/25/2019 10:08:00 PM

Great poem, and great idea!! I normally hate funerals (and generally refuse to go)... but living, invitation-only funerals sound like fun... ESPECIALLY if you (& Trixie) are planning the party! ;D

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/26/2019 9:31:00 AM

We are, and you are invited,naturally!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/25/2019 6:54:00 PM

great idea, caren! i've instructed my husband that at my funeral i don't want anyone to say anything about me - i want people to read poems of mine instead and you're right - it would be great to be around to hear it!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/25/2019 9:36:00 PM

Thank you Ilene. I like your comment and what Jan had to say about your comment also!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/25/2019 8:04:00 PM

great idea Ilene and they could bring flowers too - I want no flowers at my funeral if folk can't give them to me when i am alive to enjoy them they are no use to me when I'm dead!:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison

Date: 3/25/2019 5:25:00 PM

I think its a great idea to celebrate your life with your friends cos when you are dead you will miss all the fun at your wake!:-) I think you should set up a new business Caren!!!:-) hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/25/2019 5:30:00 PM

I threw this out as a "teaser idea" Jan; if it catches on I can be a funeral-planner, like a wedding planner, except the person will still be around, and it will be a tribute, not a roast. Best of all, the non-deceased gets to decide who to invite, and it is invitation only.