The Beginnings of My Funeral File

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Posted by: iamdixiedydo Original: 7/5/2009 10:47 PM Views: 65 Comments: 14 eProps: 22 Read Comments Post a Comment Back to Your Xanga Site

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Sunday, July 05, 2009

I'm not sure why I decided to write this now. I'm in no hurry to have this matter but here's the beginning of my funeral file. Take note, To Whom It May Concern.

Music:
"Looking for Space" by John Denver. Start the service with this.

"Ancient Skies" by Michael Gungor

"Nearer, Still Nearer." It might set the mood once everyone gets seated.I have always wanted an a cappella version of this.
"Blessed Be Your Name" by Matt Redmon
"Holy, Holy, Holy" traditional
"Days of Elijah" to end the service. I want it to go on and on and build and build. Sing "behold he comes, riding on the clouds" until everyone is just in raptured praise. Greg will know what to do.
Anything else that you think I would like, To Whom It May Concern.

I want stories told: funny stories, embarassing stories, inspiring stories. I'd really like it if someone I'm friends with speaks and if there is someone I have mentored or inspired to do something life changing to also speak. If my kids want to talk, great. If anyone wants to speak, I'd welcome it.

I'm sure I'll think of something else but for now, let's file this one away.

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i understand you think about these things, we all think about those things. i, too, know what songs i want played at my funeral, and who i want my stuff to go to (what little ''valuables'' i have accumulated thus far, ha). but it still makes me sad to read this and think of such a day!! <3

Posted 7/5/2009 10:55 PM by FaithinHim4Me - reply

I sometimes think about what kinds of music I would like played at my service. it's comforting, somehow, especially if you can have some input into it when it actually happens.

Posted 7/5/2009 11:15 PM by ombrastarr

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That'd be a nice funeral. I wish the song "Too Old To Rock and Roll, Too Young To Die" was a better song. I like the sentiment of it for my funeral.

Days Of Elijah is always a good ender. Excellent choice!

Posted 7/6/2009 8:53 AM by AliasUndercover

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Not a funeral, those are sad and boring, but a celebration of life. My grandmother planned hers years before her death and left notes to everyone as she did.

Have a great day

Posted 7/6/2009 9:45 AM by Kilkennys_Pub - reply

gee - if only I had some embarassing stories to tell...

P.S. I too have some funeral songs on my list. I hope we can be at each other's funerals

Posted 7/6/2009 11:37 AM by max40 - reply

@max40 - giggle. me, too

We should just go ahead and have a joint funeral one day just because.

Posted 7/6/2009 1:06 PM by iamdixiedydo - reply

i started this once myself. husband will probably forget all about it if i go before him anyway! he can't seem to find much of anything without my help, LOL!

Posted 7/6/2009 5:34 PM by coletteatsea

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i do not like the thought of this right now friend.

Posted 7/6/2009 7:25 PM by CarmellaApple - reply

Let's tuck this one away for a good long time Ms. Dixie.

Posted 7/7/2009 12:31 AM by Marsillius - reply

@CarmellaApple - this is funny coming from you because I've heard your son talk!!

Posted 7/7/2009 6:40 AM by iamdixiedydo - reply

This probably sounds dark, but I hope I'm not around to know what to do. I made it past my 30's, though, so I guess anything is possible. I might make it that long.

Posted 7/7/2009 2:31 PM by greggorant

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very cool :) k and i have argued about the fact that i want to be buried in a very cheap box to save money.........and i know my songs too :) i just hope it come very soon :)

Posted 7/8/2009 3:29 AM by thevertigopoet - reply

@thevertigopoet - Mike, I'm afraid that with your tallness even the cheap ones are going to cost you a fortune. Might as well go out in style!

Posted 7/8/2009 7:11 AM by iamdixiedydo - reply