What song would you like played at your funeral?

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The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 October 2015 source ↗

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David Baddiel Comedian and writer
My daughter Dolly singing Your Song by Elton John when she was 11. I was filming and the filming is pathetic because you can tell I’m just wobbling with tears. I want everyone to cry at my funeral, including my daughter.
Recorded The Guardian, Honest playlist, The Guardian, 13 January 2025 source ↗
Patricia Hodge English actress
One of my favourite songs is Being Alive, from Company by Stephen Sondheim, but it would hardly be appropriate.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 September 2018 source ↗
Terence Conran British restaurateur and designer
I have asked a fireworks company to put my ashes in a collection of rockets, so I think the right tune is Handel’s firework music.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 August 2016 source ↗

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