# If you were a ghost, would you attend your own funeral? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 20, 2012, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297 "2012-09-20T18:10:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2012, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/21 "2012-09-21T14:19:20Z")
Gah, no. Everyone would be sad. But I’d be sufficiently intrigued enough that I’d definitely hang around my mom and sister and try to haunt them afterwards 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2012, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/22 "2012-09-21T14:32:41Z")
Hypothetically, could we do things? Like loosen the mud at the edge of the grave suddenly? Because there are some people who it would be hysterical to see in mud-splattered fine clothing right after a tumble, cursing like sailors… “Are you alright?” “Bastard did it on purpose…!” _cue expressions from the crowd_😃 ---
**Author:** ![Ranchoth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ranchoth/32/1066_2.png) [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2012, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/23 "2012-09-21T14:36:03Z")
If only to make sure no one plays “I Will Remember You” or “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life.)” If they do, then I’m blowing in the outside doors and screwing with the power. As I’ve promised. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Excellent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f19dbf/32.png) [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/24 "2012-09-21T14:48:08Z")
Sure - I’ve told my sister and friends that I’d want a fairly awesome wake. (My exact words were, “I expect bad decisions!” Should be a hoot, if I can make it. ---
**Author:** ![AK84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2012, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/25 "2012-09-21T15:05:00Z")
If I do, the afterlife really really needs improvement. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/26 "2012-09-21T20:10:08Z")
> [@Taomist](#): > > Gah, no. Everyone would be sad. Suit yourself. It’s your funeral. mmm ---
**Author:** ![Yumblie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/76d3ee/32.png) [@Yumblie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yumblie)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2012, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/27 "2012-09-22T01:14:14Z")
> [@tdn](#): > > I’d be late to it. In other words, you’d be the late **tdn** , correct? ---
**Author:** ![Emtar\_KronJonDerSohn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/58956e/32.png) [@Emtar\_KronJonDerSohn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emtar_KronJonDerSohn)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2012, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/28 "2012-09-22T02:02:35Z")
If I were a ghost I assume I’d have no responsibilities, in which case I’d sit in the woods all day and just exist. ---
**Author:** ![AClockworkMelon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aclockworkmelon/32/10803_2.png) [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/29 "2012-09-22T02:10:10Z")
Don’t think I’m likely to have a funeral. But if I did I’d attend to make sure they play Flying Ryan at it like I’ve asked. ---
**Author:** ![KermitTheFrig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/47e85d/32.png) [@KermitTheFrig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KermitTheFrig)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2012, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/30 "2012-09-22T02:25:43Z")
When I go there is not supposed to be a funeral. If I’m a pissy ghost I might read the obituary to see if visiting hours are listed and go and cause a scene for not following my wishes. If I’m laid back ghost, I’ll just drift off without caring one way or the other. ---
**Author:** ![Raguleader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/258eb7/32.png) [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2012, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/31 "2012-09-22T04:52:46Z")
> [@tdn](#): > > I’d be late to it. Came here to say that.😃 ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2012, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/32 "2012-09-22T14:27:40Z")
_Someone_ would have to! ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2012, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/33 "2012-09-22T14:34:39Z")
Yes I did. And I even kept posting to this message board. ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2012, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/34 "2012-09-23T14:35:05Z")
Only if I can get back into my body, open my eyes and sit up in the coffin. ---
**Author:** ![Aquadementia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aquadementia/32/555_2.png) [@Aquadementia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aquadementia)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2012, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297/35 "2012-09-23T15:31:24Z")
If I’m not too busy tracking down my own murderer. I hope it’s not cholesterol because that would take forever. I suspect Miss Ghost Manners would say you’re obliged to attend. If I could come back as Slimer there are a few people I wouldn’t mind sliming. But I suspect that also would be a breach of manners. I suppose it would be alright if anyone wants to get slimed for the fun of it, but that would mean planning for plenty of liquor being served first. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297.md?page=1)