![]() A Chinese takeaway, a false leg and a Wizard of Oz costume have been revealed as some of the most unique items Glaswegians have asked to be buried with, according to the UK’s largest report into funeral trends. Others have also ask for a mobile phone, a torch and an alarm button. The report is based on insight from Co-Op's funeral directors from over 500,000 funerals conducted in the last five years and the views of 1,000 adults in Glasgow. It revealed the most unique things people have asked to be buried with and highlights future expectations when it comes to coffin keepsakes. Judging by the looks of it, it's clear that what lies beside people in their final resting place is important. Despite the fact that almost half (46%) of people have given their funeral not very much or no thought at all, a fifth (22%) of people have already made decisions about what they would want placed inside their coffin when their time does come. Almost half (49%) would choose photographs, over a quarter (27%) would want a teddy bear and over a fifth (22%) would choose jewellery. Almost a fifth (17%) would opt for letters, over a tenth (13%) would choose a book and a further tenth (12%) would want a bottle of their favourite tipple. Top 20 most unusual items Co-op’s been asked to place inside a coffin 1. Chinese takeaway 2. A false leg 3. A mobile phone 4. Wizard of Oz costume 5. A violin 6. A pair of clown shoes 7. A set of skis 8. Argos catalogue 9. Guitar 10. Pork pie 11. A scone, cream and jam 12. Toffee crisp 13. Broomstick 14. An autographed tennis ball 15. Dustpan and brush 16. Playing cards 17. Fishing rod 18. Half a bar of chocolate 19. A wedding dress 20. A Russian doll Items Glaswegians would want beside them in their coffins are as follows:• Half (49%) would choose photographs • A quarter (27%) want a teddy bear • A fifth (22%) want jewellery • Almost a fifth (17%) want letters • Over a tenth (13%) would want a book • A tenth (12%) would choose a bottle of their favourite tipple • A tenth (9%) want a mobile phone within their reach • A tenth (8%) would want their glasses • Whilst 6% would want a torch close by Michael McCready, Director of Funerals at the Co-op said: "Placing items inside coffins dates back centuries, but what we’re seeing now is a shift in more people choosing exactly which personal items they want to be buried with. "Sometimes, those items are sentimental to the deceased such as love letters, photographs and wedding rings." "Others choose items specifically to make people laugh such as a Chinese takeaway, it can be a real talking point for those left behind." Full article ca be found here
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'Muscle car' owners rally round for funeral
A total of 25 cars came to help escort Leonard Birtles's body to the crematorium. McDonald's now offer wedding packages with tiered apple pie cake and balloon bouquet
Once loved-up couples have set a McDate, they can now tie the knot at McDonald's - with the fast food chain promising "a truly extraordinary wedding experience" starting at just £348 If you and your other half go together better than a Big Mac and fries, you can celebrate your wedding at a dedicated ceremony in McDonald's. The fast food chain celebrates long-lasting love with dos including everything from invites through to balloon arches, photo frames and wedding favours. Sadly for UK burger fans planning to super-size their relationship, it's currently only available in 15 venues in Hong Kong - but those willing to make the trip get an awful lot for their money. The basic package costs just £348, and includes venue hire, audio equipment and a "party MC". "Thinking about throwing a really special party for your wedding, engagement, anniversary or bridal shower? Think McDonald's," the official website reads . "Our Wedding Party packages have just everything you need, including unique venue decoration, customized games and special gifts for bride & groom and your guests. "Everything will be taken care of by McDonald's. All you need to do is to be there and enjoy the moment of your lifetime."
Mourners in Ireland couldn’t believe it when they heard a voice beyond the grave at a local man’s funeral.
Those who attended the funeral of Irish Defence Force veteran Shay Bradley on Saturday in Kilmanagh, Leinster, couldn’t believe it when he started speaking to them from his coffin. As they watched his coffin being buried his voice could be heard shouting: 'Hello, hello. Let me out.' As the recording played the sound of him knocking on the wood of the coffin, he continued: 'Where the f*** am I? Let me out, let me out. It’s f - ing dark in here. Is that the priest I can hear. This is Shay I’m in the box. No in f ***ing front of you. I’m dead.' Shay then sings: 'Hello again hello, hello I just called to say goodbye.' Mourners laughed hysterically as Shay, who passed on October 8 following a long illness, had the last laugh in saying his final goodbye. The video of the service has now gone viral and yesterday was shared by Irish Defense Forces veterans' news who said: 'It is with great sadness that I was informed of the passing of our Military Brother and Veteran Colleague Shay Bradley. On behalf of the members of the IDFVA I extend our sincerest condolences and prayers to Anne and family at this sad time. May Shay Rest in Peace.' They later added: 'Was asked a question the other day, it was what's the difference between military humour and civilian humour it's simple it's black. This video should say it all. This is the funeral of Shay Bradley on the 12 of October 2019 and it says it all......' Shay's daughter Andrea explained that the message was recorded before Shay passed and was put out via a speaker on the ground. She said on Twitter: 'He would love to know how many people he made laugh!!! He was an amazing character.' Stoke-on-Trent bride has dad's ashes put into wedding nails A bride whose dad died four months before her wedding still had him with her on the day after his ashes were incorporated into her acrylic nails. Charlotte Watson and her husband Nick brought their wedding forward when Mick Barber's cancer spread. When he died shortly before the big day, Charlotte's cousin, who works as a nail artist, had the idea to use his ashes in her design. "It really felt like he was there," said Charlotte, from Stoke-on-Trent. Charlotte's cousin Kirsty Meakin, a nail artist and YouTuber, said: "The ashes were in a little glass pot and we looked through them and picked the pieces we thought would work." Kirsty, who has more than a million subscribers on YouTube, said she wanted the ashes to be "suspended in clear acrylic" on Charlotte's nails. "It was a bit surreal - these were the ashes of my uncle Mick. I felt slightly detached from it at certain points because otherwise I'd have been a blubbering wreck," she said. "It was only when it was completed it sank in what it was. That her dad would be holding her hand on her wedding day." Charlotte said she "couldn't believe" the finished result, which was a pink, grey and white design finished off with gems. She had been planning to walk down the aisle alone but the night before the wedding in Congleton in August, she asked her mum to accompany her. Her dad was included in the day in many other ways, including in pictures on the back of her shoes, in a pendant attached to her flowers and a teddy made from one of his jumpers and a pair of jeans. Here are the top reasons why choosing a wedding celebrant and having a Celebrant-led Wedding Ceremony can give you the freedom you deserve on your big day….
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