stewpot54 Â Â 10 #1 Posted November 9, 2009 A friend of mine says he does not want a funeral when he dies. He wants his body taking straight to the crematoriam and if people want a rememberance sevice without the cost of a hearse that is up to them. Is this allowed as I believe Princess Margaret did it this way on her death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
BritPat   10 #2 Posted November 9, 2009 A friend of mine says he does not want a funeral when he dies. He wants his body taking straight to the crematoriam and if people want a rememberance sevice without the cost of a hearse that is up to them. Is this allowed as I believe Princess Margaret did it this way on her death.  I wouldn't recommend one before he dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Dozy   11 #3 Posted November 9, 2009 No, you don't have to have a funeral. My dad was cremated with no service whatsoever, the undertakers just took him to the crematorium. Same with my ma-in-law. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
percy filth   10 #4 Posted November 9, 2009 There are places on the internet where you can turn up and be eaten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Gambler   10 #5 Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) are you kidding, I want a magical funeral, its at night, candles, string quartet, big statue of me with very attractive females crying their eyes out below it, hell yeah  but, you don't need to have a funeral.  I remember the last funeral my family went through, it cost 4k+ and it was nothing special, I remember thinking I'm so in the wrong business. Edited November 9, 2009 by Gambler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Agent Orange   11 #6 Posted November 9, 2009 Getting cremated is so yesterday. Why don't your friend look into something a bit more adventurous or helpful to the planet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
percy filth   10 #7 Posted November 9, 2009 Getting cremated is so yesterday. Why don't your friend look into something a bit more adventurous or helpful to the planet.  http://www.pukkapies.co.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Classic Rock   10 #8 Posted November 9, 2009  I remember the last funeral my family went through, it cost 4k+  Was that for a burial or cremation?  The price of a funeral isn't something that most people discuss!  There are humanist funerals where people are buried in an allocated field - although I don't know the cost or implications associated with this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Agent Orange   11 #9 Posted November 9, 2009 http://www.pukkapies.co.uk/  Mmmmm tasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   866 #10 Posted November 9, 2009 *gets the bonfire ready* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Redyam   10 #11 Posted November 9, 2009 Putting the Fun in Fun-eral!!!  Funerals should be a celebration of life, not a depressing end.  The costs of funerals aren't usually discussed because the cost is often taken out of the estate of the deceased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
JenC Â Â 10 #12 Posted November 9, 2009 I've often thought about this and after attending a few funerals I've decided I wouldn't like one (the service, I mean). I'd like to just be taken straight to the crematorium and then have my ashes scattered in the places I desire (not that I'd know if they weren't!) Â If they wish, my mourners are welcome to get together and have a knees up in the pub, on my behalf - I'd be happy with that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...