Funerals tend to be somber affairs, and generally not much fun. (I know, because my father is a retired funeral director.) But Glen Speak, a funeral director in the United Kingdom, wants to change all of that. At his own funeral, he plans to have a double-lidded coffin, with the first lid opening to reveal rows of whisky shots. Mourners will then be invited to have a drink ‘on him.’ Mr. Speak disclosed his unusual plan at an event designed to give the public a chance to talk openly about the uncomfortable subject of planning your own funeral.
According to Mr. Speak, most people don’t even think about planning their own funerals, but doing so can relieve your family of the burden during a difficult time. It can make your final ‘goodbye’ much more personal, because it can be tailored to your own tastes and preferences. Planning ahead also reduces funeral costs later.
Read more in this article in the Tamworth Herald.