Things that give you the sh1ts

[Magpiespower]

Sounds like she is the one with a good head on her shoulders

Most definitely! Not so much a drama queen, either. Chalk and cheese those girls.

Literally minutes ago they agreed on the closing song.

Now for the other two...

[Hefty]

Eh? Please explain.

Brother-in-law carked it the other day.

His daughters (my nieces) are fighting over which songs to play.

One wants to play song her old man's favourite songs.

The other has obviously Googled "most popular funeral songs."

And I've unwittingly become the funeral song ref!

Nothing Else Matters - Metallica

[Jase]

Mine are...

Grace - Jeff Buckley
No Distance Left To Run- Blur
You Only Hide - Something For Kate

[Lightning McQueen]

At my dad's funeral recently we played the following after much thought.

No Regret (Edith Piaf). The old man lived a life of no regrets and after he split up with my mum 20+ years ago he brought her CD and used to bellow out that song after a few scotch's. This was played as people were being seated.

True Blue (John Williamson). He bought his CD instantly after he heard that song, he couldn't be any more aussie than what he was. An absolute larrikin. This was played during a photo tribute.

Working Class Man (Jimmy Barnes). My old man has never set foot in a centrelink office, if he lost a job he would simply go out and get a new one by cold calling, I can never remember him not having a job. He liked Jimmy aswell.


F@#$ I miss him .

[Booney]

At my dad's funeral recently we played the following after much thought.

No Regret (Edith Piaf). The old man lived a life of no regrets and after he split up with my mum 20+ years ago he brought her CD and used to bellow out that song after a few scotch's. This was played as people were being seated.

True Blue (John Williamson). He bought his CD instantly after he heard that song, he couldn't be any more aussie than what he was. An absolute larrikin. This was played during a photo tribute.

Working Class Man (Jimmy Barnes). My old man has never set foot in a centrelink office, if he lost a job he would simply go out and get a new one by cold calling, I can never remember him not having a job. He liked Jimmy aswell.


F@#$ I miss him .

All those songs will invoke memories of someone who clearly meant so much to you. When you hear them listen closely and think of him. People are only gone when nobody takes the time to remember them.

[Lightning McQueen]

It's been nearly 6 weeks, I look up to the sky each night and thank him for being who he was and how he has made me stronger. I've had a lot of things go my way in the past few weeks, I'm sure he's helping in some way.
I have constant reminders of him every day, he has galvanised my brother, sister and myself. Gone but will never be forgotten.

[Johno6]

thoughts are with you LM.

[Lightning McQueen]

thoughts are with you LM.

Thanks mate. I know that you know what sort of emotional rollercoaster ride it is.

[Strawb]

Thoughts are with you LM

[Failed Creation]

Thoughts are with you LM

Ditto, mate.

Your old man sounded like a real top bloke. He'd be real proud of raising a legend like you.

[Failed Creation]

My funeral songs would be:

Mr. Bungle - Retrovertigo
Stone Temple Pilots - Wonderful
Type O Negative - Everything Dies
Collective Soul - The World I Know
Gavin Rossdale - Love Remains The Same
One Way Out - Grey Skies
Alice In Chains - Don't Follow
Iron Maiden - Blood Brothers
Queen - No-One but You (Only the Good Die Young)
Ben Folds Five - Don't Change Your Plans (this has to be the closing song)

I'm sure there will be more before I go...

[Sky Pilot]

thoughts are with you LM.

Thanks mate. I know that you know what sort of emotional rollercoaster ride it is.

My condolences LM. How old was your Dad? Mine was only 48 when he died and I still think of him every day

[Lightning McQueen]

Thanks fellas. I remain positive because he wouldn't have it any other way, he'd bag the shit out of me for being a bit mushy.

SP, he was 61, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 years ago, his numbers were through the roof and thought he was going not long after he was diagnosed, but he hung around.
He'd go and have his treatment and went straight to work from his appointments and worked every day up until he became terminal.

How long ago did your dad pass?

[Lightning McQueen]

My funeral songs would be:

Mr. Bungle - Retrovertigo
Stone Temple Pilots - Wonderful
Type O Negative - Everything Dies
Collective Soul - The World I Know
Gavin Rossdale - Love Remains The Same
One Way Out - Grey Skies
Alice In Chains - Don't Follow
Iron Maiden - Blood Brothers
Queen - No-One but You (Only the Good Die Young)
Ben Folds Five - Don't Change Your Plans (this has to be the closing song)

I'm sure there will be more before I go...

Shit mate, you're going to have an all nighter, they would only allow us 3.

[Failed Creation]

My funeral songs would be:

Mr. Bungle - Retrovertigo
Stone Temple Pilots - Wonderful
Type O Negative - Everything Dies
Collective Soul - The World I Know
Gavin Rossdale - Love Remains The Same
One Way Out - Grey Skies
Alice In Chains - Don't Follow
Iron Maiden - Blood Brothers
Queen - No-One but You (Only the Good Die Young)
Ben Folds Five - Don't Change Your Plans (this has to be the closing song)

I'm sure there will be more before I go...

Shit mate, you're going to have an all nighter, they would only allow us 3.

I know it might sound morbid, but since my great-grandmother passed a couple of weeks ago, I've been thinking what I want in a funeral a fair bit. I really want it to be an uplifting, happy event, more like a party.

[Spargo]

My funeral songs would be:

Mr. Bungle - Retrovertigo
Stone Temple Pilots - Wonderful
Type O Negative - Everything Dies
Collective Soul - The World I Know
Gavin Rossdale - Love Remains The Same
One Way Out - Grey Skies
Alice In Chains - Don't Follow
Iron Maiden - Blood Brothers
Queen - No-One but You (Only the Good Die Young)
Ben Folds Five - Don't Change Your Plans (this has to be the closing song)

I'm sure there will be more before I go...

Shit mate, you're going to have an all nighter, they would only allow us 3.

I know it might sound morbid, but since my great-grandmother passed a couple of weeks ago, I've been thinking what I want in a funeral a fair bit. I really want it to be an uplifting, happy event, more like a party.

Don't think about it too much - it can get in the way of living your life

[Failed Creation]

My funeral songs would be:

Mr. Bungle - Retrovertigo
Stone Temple Pilots - Wonderful
Type O Negative - Everything Dies
Collective Soul - The World I Know
Gavin Rossdale - Love Remains The Same
One Way Out - Grey Skies
Alice In Chains - Don't Follow
Iron Maiden - Blood Brothers
Queen - No-One but You (Only the Good Die Young)
Ben Folds Five - Don't Change Your Plans (this has to be the closing song)

I'm sure there will be more before I go...

Shit mate, you're going to have an all nighter, they would only allow us 3.

I know it might sound morbid, but since my great-grandmother passed a couple of weeks ago, I've been thinking what I want in a funeral a fair bit. I really want it to be an uplifting, happy event, more like a party.

Don't think about it too much - it can get in the way of living your life

I know, but I just want to be prepared, so my family don't have to worry about making arrangements and all that. I just want them all to relax and have a good time.

[Lightning McQueen]

My funeral songs would be:

Mr. Bungle - Retrovertigo
Stone Temple Pilots - Wonderful
Type O Negative - Everything Dies
Collective Soul - The World I Know
Gavin Rossdale - Love Remains The Same
One Way Out - Grey Skies
Alice In Chains - Don't Follow
Iron Maiden - Blood Brothers
Queen - No-One but You (Only the Good Die Young)
Ben Folds Five - Don't Change Your Plans (this has to be the closing song)

I'm sure there will be more before I go...

Shit mate, you're going to have an all nighter, they would only allow us 3.

I know it might sound morbid, but since my great-grandmother passed a couple of weeks ago, I've been thinking what I want in a funeral a fair bit. I really want it to be an uplifting, happy event, more like a party.

I can totally relate, we had everyone in stitches at dad's funeral, it was how he rolled, I'll post my eulogy when I get a chance.

[Lightning McQueen]

My father,

A loveable larrikin who always put others before himself, an avid crow supporter, a mate, an adoring father.
Dad always made me feel better when I was down, he was always more concerned for my well-being than his own condition which was far more serious than what I’ve been going through. We always veered off the subjects that hurt us and I always felt better once we’d finished our discussions.
He was a joker, some of the funniest and most memorable moments in my life he played a part in.
I recall being about 5 years old and he used to get on his hands and knees and hide behind the couch making strange noises to try to scare the living suitcase out of us. This one particular time I stood there with a baseball bat and as soon as he popped his head around the corner I donged him over the head with it, knocking him out cold. Mum came running in as we were screaming, “Chris, stop it, you’re scaring the kids”, he wouldn’t move though, he didn’t play that game anymore.
Another time he was working on his car while Shane & I were watching a scary movie in the lounge, he found an old jumper to put on, put a cushion under the front of it, put a stocking over his head and knocked on the door. When we answered it he came in with his hands up making a roaring sound and Shane and I shat ourselves and both turned and ran straight into the wall, he got us good that time.
Another memory was when he got home and seen the gate was open, the dog had escaped and Shane or his bike were nowhere to be seen. He came and asked me where Shane would likely be on his bike, I had to tell him that he’s probably at the camel humps, a bike track where we could do jumps and stuff. He said “Come on, take me there”.
We were on our way there looking for the dog and Shane along the way, we got to Peachey Road where there is a big median strip down the middle of the road and we could only turn left, dad didn’t want to go that way so he turned right and went the wrong way, a bloke was riding his bike and yelled out “Hey, this is a one way road”, “I’m only going one friggin way” was dad’s response, I didn’t dare laugh but gee it was a classic.
There are so many memories that I could list, the guy certainly had a zest for life, he didn’t let anything get him down and he rose above any problems he faced. He has taught me to love, to be strong, brave, not to feel pain and how to be self-sufficient. He was his own man and lived by his rules, he was never out of work and didn’t believe in seeking help from the government. He loved to work and loved to contribute.
He had such a fighting spirit, even to the final hours of his life, he was trying to protect us while he was also trying to unite us.
Dad, you may be gone, you will never be forgotten though, I thank you so much for everything that you have done for me and for being the amazing person you were, I have learnt so much from you and I am standing up here so proud to have been your son, your legacy will live on through me and through my kids who I see so many of your traits in.
We will miss you so much, you will be in my heart every day and I hope I make you as proud as you’ve made me. We love you.

[test]

My thoughts are with ya LM