Not quite sure why I landed on the subject of funerals today--particularly not my funeral. It was quite a great day all around. But land there I did, and that led to thinking about which songs I'd like played at my funeral. I want my funeral to be a celebration, not a sad affair, and my song choice reflects that.

Chime in with your choices in the comments. I'd love to look over your shoulder to see what you pick.

1. 'I'm Too Sexy' by Right Said Fred

My ghost is haunting anyone who doesn't at least smile when this one plays.

2. 'Danger Zone' by Kenny Loggins.

I confess this one may be a little too over the top. Depending on how I head to the Great Unknown, I concede authority to nix this one to those planning the ceremony.

3. 'Closer' by Kings of Leon

This is a bit of a slow song, which might make people unduly sad. However, it's a song about a vampire. In the context of a funeral, that's quality humor.

4. 'I'm on a Boat' by the Lonely Island

Little Known Fact: This song is actually a metaphor for the experience of heaven.

5. 'Reach for the Sun' by the Polyphonic Spree

Letting myself get a little sentimental here, but I think this would be a darn fine song to play at the end.

Songs I Rejected for Inclusion:

1. 'Stairway to Heaven' by Led Zepplin

Too slow. Too long. Sorry Rob. You have the best rock voice of all time, but you need to trim the song back by about 4 or 5 minutes.

2. 'Higher' by Creed

No.

3. 'Ride the Lightning' by Metallica

Are you freaking crazy? That's SICK! How dare you suggest this be played at a funeral?

4. 'Bring Me to Life' by Evanescence

Tempting, but no. Seriously . . . VERY tempting.

5. 'Closing Time' by Semisonic

Great song, but it's probably a bit overdone at funerals already.