Ideas and Advice

There are many things to consider when planning your farewell. My Day helps make it a little easier while ensuring you've covered the most important points.

When it comes to end-of-life planning, the most important thing to remember is that your farewell should be a true reflection of you. From formal funerals to relaxed gatherings, we've compiled a list of ideas and advice to help make your planning process smoother.

Funeral Ideas

  • Traditional Funeral Service
  • Graveside Service
  • Relaxed Pub Gathering
  • Outdoor Memorial Picnic
  • Living Funeral
  • Ash Scattering Ceremony
  • Tree Planting Memorial
  • Charitable Memorial
  • Adventure Memorial
  • There are no rules, make it personal to you

End of Life Planning Checklist

  • Write or Update Your Will
  • Designate Power of Attorney
  • Create a Living Will or Advance Directive
  • Plan Your Funeral or Memorial Service
  • Organise Important Documents
  • List Important Contacts
  • Prepare Final Messages
  • Review and Update Regularly
  • My Day can help you with all of these things.

Music

Have you ever heard a song or a piece of music and thought it is something you would like played at your funeral?

You might have mentioned a song, or a selection of songs to friends, family or even casual acquaintances, but do you have them written down anywhere? If not, how would your loved ones know?

This is one of the reasons MyDay was set up. To record your parting wishes, including what songs you would like played at your funeral, your final farewell. Your choice of music can add something meaningful and heartfelt to your goodbye. Alternatively, you may not want your funeral to be a sorrowful event and you might want to inject a bit of humour, or something to remind your loved ones of your life and character.

Below is a list of some of the most popular songs and pieces of music, sectioned into themes, to help you and to give you some inspiration. Have a listen, ponder what you might like and then add your choices to your plan, in the relevant MyDay section.

Popular

  • My Way - Frank Sinatra
  • Angels - Robbie Williams
  • Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
  • You Raise Me Up - Westlife
  • We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
  • Lay Me Down - Sam Smith
  • Dancing Queen - Abba
  • In My Life - The Beatles
  • How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
  • Time To Say Goodbye - Sarah Brightman
  • Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
  • I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
  • Candle In The Wind - Elton John

Humourous

  • Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
  • Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life - Monty Python
  • The Final Countdown - Europe
  • Stayin Alive - Bee Gees

Classical music

  • Ave Maria - Franz Schubert
  • Canon In D - Johann Pachelbel
  • Adagio For Strings - Samuel Barber
  • Requiem Pie Jesu - Andrew Lloyd Webber

Happy

  • All Things Bright and Beautiful
  • Morning Has Broken
  • What A Wonderful World - Frank Sinatra
  • Ribbon In The Sky - Stevie Wonder
  • I've Had The Time Of My Life - Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
  • Every Little Thing Is Gonna Be Alright - Bob Marley

Names

  • Amazing Grace - Elvis Presley
  • Hey Mickey - Toni Basil
  • Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
  • Proud Mary - Ike and Tina Turner
  • Jenny From The Block - Jennifer Lopez
  • Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Films and TV

  • Match of the Day theme tune
  • Theme tune from Only Fools and Horses
  • My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion, from the film Titanic
  • Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers, from the film Ghost
  • The soundtrack from Four Weddings And A Funeral

Still struggling? Just think of your favourite songs and why they mean something to you.

It doesn't have to be what you might think of as a traditional funeral song. Take a look through your music selection, past and present, for ideas. You might want a soundtrack from a favourite film. Perhaps a song you and your friends sung and danced to in your youth. Maybe a piece of music which has lyrics which reflect what you love in life. Or for some, the choice might be a piece of classical music, or a hymn.

Make it personal celebration

Remember, the goal is to create a farewell that's true to who you are and eases the burden on your loved ones. My Day is here to help make this process a little easier, ensuring your legacy lives on just as you want it to.


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