Bella Freud: What song would you like played at your funeral?

Originally asked

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Recorded Bella Freud said elsewhere, not written here

Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 September 2017 source ↗

Others on this question

Sara Pascoe English comedian, presenter, writer

Nothing – I don’t like music. I want my funeral to be uncomfortably quiet.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 July 2018 source ↗

David Olusoga Historian and broadcaster

I’ve spent my life hogging the stereo. My funeral feels a good moment to finally let someone else choose the soundtrack.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 March 2021 source ↗

Sandi Toksvig Danish and British broadcaster, comedian and writer

How about The Hokey Cokey? That’s always fun, especially if they’re carrying the coffin.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 March 2018 source ↗

Julian Sands British actor

Rufus Wainwright’s Get Happy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 May 2020 source ↗

When my son, Jimmy, was two and I was just pottering about with him.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 September 2017 source ↗

A more even mood.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 September 2017 source ↗

An Andy Warhol Polaroid of Debbie Harry.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 September 2017 source ↗

I’ve said sorry to everybody I wanted to – I’m good at saying sorry quickly.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 September 2017 source ↗

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