What song would you like played at your funeral?

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Theme From A Summer Place, by Percy Faith.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 June 2014 source ↗

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Simon Le Bon English singer
I’m torn between Fauré’s Requiem and The Long And Winding Road.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 September 2015 source ↗
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 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 ↗

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