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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.
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.
Clara Amfo
Broadcaster
Run to the Sun by NERD. I’ve always loved that song. People always think that Pharrell [Williams] wrote it about a lover but it was about his grandmother, who passed away. My brother was a massive NERD fan – he got me into them and there’s something so pure and loving about that song. I want my funeral to be a joyous occasion, I want people to rave and to wear bright colours. But for the moment of reflection, I want that song.
Zoe Ball
British TV and radio personality
That’s All by Mel Tormé.
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