Funeral organisers, what are the weirdest or most unique funerals you have organised?

My uncle worked in the industry for years before he retired, and he used to tell me about this one guy who was a massive car nut. Instead of a normal hearse, the family insisted on having him strapped into the driver's seat of his vintage convertible. They had to get special permits just to drive the thing to the cemetery, with the body literally behind the wheel. It was definitely a sight that turned heads on the highway, especially since he was wearing his favorite leather jacket and sunglasses.

Then there was this other one that sticks out because it was more of a party than a funeral. The lady had planned everything herself, including a live jazz band and an open bar right next to the gravesite. She even left money in her will to make sure everyone got a plate of fancy catering instead of those sad little dry sandwiches. It felt more like a send-off celebration than a mourning session, which honestly felt a lot more natural for the crowd she ran with.

It’s wild how much people want to shake things up when they go. You see all sorts of themes now, from sports gear everywhere to people wanting their ashes shot out of cannons. My uncle always said the standard black suit and somber music vibe is fading out fast, and people are way more into showing off their actual personality one last time. Pretty cool way to go if you ask me, way better than just a standard ceremony that nobody remembers.