Growing older brings with it the freedom to express ourselves more candidly—and when it comes to our eventual funerals, why shouldn't we have a say in the matter?

Many older adults have, no doubt, established their personal preferences for when they eventually join the Great Beyond, and we're here today to share a delightful and hilarious example of exactly that.

Lillian Droniak, a 93-year-old grandmother from Connecticut, demonstrated just how important it is to maintain a sense of humour, even in the face of our mortality.

Thousands of people on the internet are entertained by Lillian's very candid clips, where she shares her delightful personality with more than 10.1 million followers.

Lillian Droniak has established certain guidelines she wishes her family to adhere to after her passing. Credit: Instagram/grandma_droniak.

Not one to shy away from unconventional ideas, Lillian recently decided to share a video that she would like to be played at her funeral. The video has left viewers in stitches and has garnered over 23.9 million views so far.

Lillian isn't just offering a performance, either—she sets out a series of stipulations for her family to follow after she passes away. The video began with Lillian seated comfortably in an armchair, wearing a powder pink tee with the cheeky slogan: 'You're not invited to my funeral.'

She addressed her audience with a witty and playful tone. 'Thank you for coming, everyone. There are probably a lot of people here, so have fun. If you're crying, stop being a baby. Find a tissue and move on.'

'Don't be sad; I lived a long time. I slayed every day, and now, I'm going to lay every day. I hope you slay while I decay,' she said.

Lillian then proceeded to call out specific individuals she didn't want in attendance, adding a humorous twist to her final wishes. 'And Bertha better not be here. If she's here, kick her out right now. I'm going to haunt you, Bertha. And my ex George better leave. I know he's here; I'm going to haunt him too.'

The grandma concluded her video with a request for a festive send-off from her funeral attendees, playfully saying, 'I hope everybody gets drunk after this. You better take a shot for me. Love you all.'

Lillian uploaded the clip with the caption, 'Play this video at my funeral, or I will haunt whoever is in charge! Thank you.'

Other users embraced the lively mood, contributing their remarks in the comments section. One user wrote, 'I hope Bertha and George show up so that they can be told to leave in front of everyone.'

Another chimed in with, 'We can't slay while you decay.'

While a third asked, 'Why am I crying?'

​

Key Takeaways

• A 93-year-old grandmother, Lillian Droniak, has shared a hilarious video she wants to be played at her funeral, which has gained massive attention online.
• Lillian's stipulations for her funeral include asking attendees to stop crying, kick her ex out, and take shots in her honour.
• The video has been viewed more than 23.9 million times and has left viewers in hysterics.
• Lillian, who lives in Shelton, Connecticut, has more than 10.1 million followers on social media, where she shares her candid clips.

This delightful anecdote serves as a gentle reminder for us to wholeheartedly embrace our uniqueness, even as we grow older. Lillian's cheerful outlook on life—and even in the face of death—offers us a valuable lesson: humour can be a remarkable tool to uplift our spirits, even during solemn occasions.

We sincerely hope that this story has brought a smile to your faces, dear readers! What are your thoughts on Lillian's rather unconventional funeral requests? Do you find them intriguing enough to consider for yourself? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

 

[Suzanne rose]

I think this is amazing and I was only thinking the other day that I wanted to do something similar but I will be keeping it under wraps until that day.

What inspired me was a video I watched a few weeks ago . It was at the funeral of an Irishman and as they were lowering his coffin there were loud banging noises coming from the coffin and then they heard his voice yelling out get me out off here , hello can anyone hear me , I'm not dead get me out ....then he laughed and said he got them and did have the final joke. This bought smiles and laughter to those attending.

 

[mummygoth]

Growing older brings with it the freedom to express ourselves more candidly—and when it comes to our eventual funerals, why shouldn't we have a say in the matter?

Many older adults have, no doubt, established their personal preferences for when they eventually join the Great Beyond, and we're here today to share a delightful and hilarious example of exactly that.

Lillian Droniak, a 93-year-old grandmother from Connecticut, demonstrated just how important it is to maintain a sense of humour, even in the face of our mortality.

Thousands of people on the internet are entertained by Lillian's very candid clips, where she shares her delightful personality with more than 10.1 million followers.

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Lillian Droniak has established certain guidelines she wishes her family to adhere to after her passing. Credit: Instagram/grandma_droniak.

Not one to shy away from unconventional ideas, Lillian recently decided to share a video that she would like to be played at her funeral. The video has left viewers in stitches and has garnered over 23.9 million views so far.

Lillian isn't just offering a performance, either—she sets out a series of stipulations for her family to follow after she passes away. The video began with Lillian seated comfortably in an armchair, wearing a powder pink tee with the cheeky slogan: 'You're not invited to my funeral.'

She addressed her audience with a witty and playful tone. 'Thank you for coming, everyone. There are probably a lot of people here, so have fun. If you're crying, stop being a baby. Find a tissue and move on.'

'Don't be sad; I lived a long time. I slayed every day, and now, I'm going to lay every day. I hope you slay while I decay,' she said.

Lillian then proceeded to call out specific individuals she didn't want in attendance, adding a humorous twist to her final wishes. 'And Bertha better not be here. If she's here, kick her out right now. I'm going to haunt you, Bertha. And my ex George better leave. I know he's here; I'm going to haunt him too.'

The grandma concluded her video with a request for a festive send-off from her funeral attendees, playfully saying, 'I hope everybody gets drunk after this. You better take a shot for me. Love you all.'

Lillian uploaded the clip with the caption, 'Play this video at my funeral, or I will haunt whoever is in charge! Thank you.'

Other users embraced the lively mood, contributing their remarks in the comments section. One user wrote, 'I hope Bertha and George show up so that they can be told to leave in front of everyone.'

Another chimed in with, 'We can't slay while you decay.'

While a third asked, 'Why am I crying?'

​

Key Takeaways

• A 93-year-old grandmother, Lillian Droniak, has shared a hilarious video she wants to be played at her funeral, which has gained massive attention online.
• Lillian's stipulations for her funeral include asking attendees to stop crying, kick her ex out, and take shots in her honour.
• The video has been viewed more than 23.9 million times and has left viewers in hysterics.
• Lillian, who lives in Shelton, Connecticut, has more than 10.1 million followers on social media, where she shares her candid clips.

This delightful anecdote serves as a gentle reminder for us to wholeheartedly embrace our uniqueness, even as we grow older. Lillian's cheerful outlook on life—and even in the face of death—offers us a valuable lesson: humour can be a remarkable tool to uplift our spirits, even during solemn occasions.

We sincerely hope that this story has brought a smile to your faces, dear readers! What are your thoughts on Lillian's rather unconventional funeral requests? Do you find them intriguing enough to consider for yourself? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

I want "Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead" for mine & also, because I'm open minded about reincarnation, Elton John's "The Bitch Is Back" & on the headstone "Make Time To Get Up To Mischief!"

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

I want Billy Connolly's quote inscribed on my tombstone:

"YOU'RE STANDING ON MA BAWS!"

 

[Ricki]

Growing older brings with it the freedom to express ourselves more candidly—and when it comes to our eventual funerals, why shouldn't we have a say in the matter?

Many older adults have, no doubt, established their personal preferences for when they eventually join the Great Beyond, and we're here today to share a delightful and hilarious example of exactly that.

Lillian Droniak, a 93-year-old grandmother from Connecticut, demonstrated just how important it is to maintain a sense of humour, even in the face of our mortality.

Thousands of people on the internet are entertained by Lillian's very candid clips, where she shares her delightful personality with more than 10.1 million followers.

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Lillian Droniak has established certain guidelines she wishes her family to adhere to after her passing. Credit: Instagram/grandma_droniak.

Not one to shy away from unconventional ideas, Lillian recently decided to share a video that she would like to be played at her funeral. The video has left viewers in stitches and has garnered over 23.9 million views so far.

Lillian isn't just offering a performance, either—she sets out a series of stipulations for her family to follow after she passes away. The video began with Lillian seated comfortably in an armchair, wearing a powder pink tee with the cheeky slogan: 'You're not invited to my funeral.'

She addressed her audience with a witty and playful tone. 'Thank you for coming, everyone. There are probably a lot of people here, so have fun. If you're crying, stop being a baby. Find a tissue and move on.'

'Don't be sad; I lived a long time. I slayed every day, and now, I'm going to lay every day. I hope you slay while I decay,' she said.

Lillian then proceeded to call out specific individuals she didn't want in attendance, adding a humorous twist to her final wishes. 'And Bertha better not be here. If she's here, kick her out right now. I'm going to haunt you, Bertha. And my ex George better leave. I know he's here; I'm going to haunt him too.'

The grandma concluded her video with a request for a festive send-off from her funeral attendees, playfully saying, 'I hope everybody gets drunk after this. You better take a shot for me. Love you all.'

Lillian uploaded the clip with the caption, 'Play this video at my funeral, or I will haunt whoever is in charge! Thank you.'

Other users embraced the lively mood, contributing their remarks in the comments section. One user wrote, 'I hope Bertha and George show up so that they can be told to leave in front of everyone.'

Another chimed in with, 'We can't slay while you decay.'

While a third asked, 'Why am I crying?'

​

Key Takeaways

• A 93-year-old grandmother, Lillian Droniak, has shared a hilarious video she wants to be played at her funeral, which has gained massive attention online.
• Lillian's stipulations for her funeral include asking attendees to stop crying, kick her ex out, and take shots in her honour.
• The video has been viewed more than 23.9 million times and has left viewers in hysterics.
• Lillian, who lives in Shelton, Connecticut, has more than 10.1 million followers on social media, where she shares her candid clips.

This delightful anecdote serves as a gentle reminder for us to wholeheartedly embrace our uniqueness, even as we grow older. Lillian's cheerful outlook on life—and even in the face of death—offers us a valuable lesson: humour can be a remarkable tool to uplift our spirits, even during solemn occasions.

We sincerely hope that this story has brought a smile to your faces, dear readers! What are your thoughts on Lillian's rather unconventional funeral requests? Do you find them intriguing enough to consider for yourself? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

LOVE IT!!! What a great idea, just might do that too.

 

[MariaG]

Everyone in my family knows I expect them to do the chicken dance at my funeral. For years this has been my trademark amusement for all the kids in my family. One of my favourite things.
Amongst other things, I intend my final song to be Always Look on The Bright Side of Life (Monty Python version).
There are lots of things one can do to try to help those we care for get through the trying time. Even one smile will be enough to stamp fond memories into the minds of all those you love.
I like Lillian. She's my kind of scallywag.

 

[Macarj]

My mother in law is 93 nothing wrong with her mind either, she can be abrupt the community nurse came in one day my wife is up in NSW looking after her the nurse came in and said how are we feeling today Dawn and Dawn said how the hell do you think I'm feeling I'm 93 for gods sake and can't get up she was always very active until a year ago and lost all mobility but none of her sarcasm my wife saw the nurse out and apologized for her rude mother the said don't worry we get that all the time it's good actually that she still has a sharp mind

 

[Ricki]

Everyone in my family knows I expect them to do the chicken dance at my funeral. For years this has been my trademark amusement for all the kids in my family. One of my favourite things.
Amongst other things, I intend my final song to be Always Look on The Bright Side of Life (Monty Python version).
There are lots of things one can do to try to help those we care for get through the trying time. Even one smile will be enough to stamp fond memories into the minds of all those you love.
I like Lillian. She's my kind of scallywag.

Great choice, I too will be having the same song .

 

[Ashmenou]

I want a minimum funeral then cremation. Land should be for the living

 

[Suzanne rose]

I had gone to a funeral today off a 58 year old friend who went to bed last week with a flu and never woke up . Everyone wore colour, still heart breaking seeing her hubby and two sons aged 23 and 25.

Now another one on Monday of another friend who was 61 and layed down after work for a nap and never woke up , he passed nearly a month ago. He is someone who would have done something funny if he knew he was going to pass.
This will be another very sad funeral seeing his wife a very close friend and their 3 daughter's

 

[MariaG]

I had gone to a funeral today off a 58 year old friend who went to be last week with a flu and never woke up . Everyone wore colour, still heart breaking seeing her hubby and two sons aged 23 and 25.

Now another one on Monday of another friend who was 61 and layed down after work for a nap and never woke up , he passed nearly a month ago. He is someone who would have done something funny if he knew he was going to pass.
This will be another very sad funeral seeing his wife a very close friend and their 3 daughter's

It is a sad thing to see the relatively young pass before their time.
The idea of saying, see you next week, and never speaking with that person again makes you stop and think. Make the most of our time, every moment of every day. Life is so very precious.

 

[Jen77au]

Growing older brings with it the freedom to express ourselves more candidly—and when it comes to our eventual funerals, why shouldn't we have a say in the matter?

Many older adults have, no doubt, established their personal preferences for when they eventually join the Great Beyond, and we're here today to share a delightful and hilarious example of exactly that.

Lillian Droniak, a 93-year-old grandmother from Connecticut, demonstrated just how important it is to maintain a sense of humour, even in the face of our mortality.

Thousands of people on the internet are entertained by Lillian's very candid clips, where she shares her delightful personality with more than 10.1 million followers.

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Lillian Droniak has established certain guidelines she wishes her family to adhere to after her passing. Credit: Instagram/grandma_droniak.

Not one to shy away from unconventional ideas, Lillian recently decided to share a video that she would like to be played at her funeral. The video has left viewers in stitches and has garnered over 23.9 million views so far.

Lillian isn't just offering a performance, either—she sets out a series of stipulations for her family to follow after she passes away. The video began with Lillian seated comfortably in an armchair, wearing a powder pink tee with the cheeky slogan: 'You're not invited to my funeral.'

She addressed her audience with a witty and playful tone. 'Thank you for coming, everyone. There are probably a lot of people here, so have fun. If you're crying, stop being a baby. Find a tissue and move on.'

'Don't be sad; I lived a long time. I slayed every day, and now, I'm going to lay every day. I hope you slay while I decay,' she said.

Lillian then proceeded to call out specific individuals she didn't want in attendance, adding a humorous twist to her final wishes. 'And Bertha better not be here. If she's here, kick her out right now. I'm going to haunt you, Bertha. And my ex George better leave. I know he's here; I'm going to haunt him too.'

The grandma concluded her video with a request for a festive send-off from her funeral attendees, playfully saying, 'I hope everybody gets drunk after this. You better take a shot for me. Love you all.'

Lillian uploaded the clip with the caption, 'Play this video at my funeral, or I will haunt whoever is in charge! Thank you.'

Other users embraced the lively mood, contributing their remarks in the comments section. One user wrote, 'I hope Bertha and George show up so that they can be told to leave in front of everyone.'

Another chimed in with, 'We can't slay while you decay.'

While a third asked, 'Why am I crying?'

​

Key Takeaways

• A 93-year-old grandmother, Lillian Droniak, has shared a hilarious video she wants to be played at her funeral, which has gained massive attention online.
• Lillian's stipulations for her funeral include asking attendees to stop crying, kick her ex out, and take shots in her honour.
• The video has been viewed more than 23.9 million times and has left viewers in hysterics.
• Lillian, who lives in Shelton, Connecticut, has more than 10.1 million followers on social media, where she shares her candid clips.

This delightful anecdote serves as a gentle reminder for us to wholeheartedly embrace our uniqueness, even as we grow older. Lillian's cheerful outlook on life—and even in the face of death—offers us a valuable lesson: humour can be a remarkable tool to uplift our spirits, even during solemn occasions.

We sincerely hope that this story has brought a smile to your faces, dear readers! What are your thoughts on Lillian's rather unconventional funeral requests? Do you find them intriguing enough to consider for yourself? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

Would love to have been in this lady's life! She's hilarious

 

[Shane/#]

Growing older brings with it the freedom to express ourselves more candidly—and when it comes to our eventual funerals, why shouldn't we have a say in the matter?

Many older adults have, no doubt, established their personal preferences for when they eventually join the Great Beyond, and we're here today to share a delightful and hilarious example of exactly that.

Lillian Droniak, a 93-year-old grandmother from Connecticut, demonstrated just how important it is to maintain a sense of humour, even in the face of our mortality.

Thousands of people on the internet are entertained by Lillian's very candid clips, where she shares her delightful personality with more than 10.1 million followers.

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Lillian Droniak has established certain guidelines she wishes her family to adhere to after her passing. Credit: Instagram/grandma_droniak.

Not one to shy away from unconventional ideas, Lillian recently decided to share a video that she would like to be played at her funeral. The video has left viewers in stitches and has garnered over 23.9 million views so far.

Lillian isn't just offering a performance, either—she sets out a series of stipulations for her family to follow after she passes away. The video began with Lillian seated comfortably in an armchair, wearing a powder pink tee with the cheeky slogan: 'You're not invited to my funeral.'

She addressed her audience with a witty and playful tone. 'Thank you for coming, everyone. There are probably a lot of people here, so have fun. If you're crying, stop being a baby. Find a tissue and move on.'

'Don't be sad; I lived a long time. I slayed every day, and now, I'm going to lay every day. I hope you slay while I decay,' she said.

Lillian then proceeded to call out specific individuals she didn't want in attendance, adding a humorous twist to her final wishes. 'And Bertha better not be here. If she's here, kick her out right now. I'm going to haunt you, Bertha. And my ex George better leave. I know he's here; I'm going to haunt him too.'

The grandma concluded her video with a request for a festive send-off from her funeral attendees, playfully saying, 'I hope everybody gets drunk after this. You better take a shot for me. Love you all.'

Lillian uploaded the clip with the caption, 'Play this video at my funeral, or I will haunt whoever is in charge! Thank you.'

Other users embraced the lively mood, contributing their remarks in the comments section. One user wrote, 'I hope Bertha and George show up so that they can be told to leave in front of everyone.'

Another chimed in with, 'We can't slay while you decay.'

While a third asked, 'Why am I crying?'

​

Key Takeaways

• A 93-year-old grandmother, Lillian Droniak, has shared a hilarious video she wants to be played at her funeral, which has gained massive attention online.
• Lillian's stipulations for her funeral include asking attendees to stop crying, kick her ex out, and take shots in her honour.
• The video has been viewed more than 23.9 million times and has left viewers in hysterics.
• Lillian, who lives in Shelton, Connecticut, has more than 10.1 million followers on social media, where she shares her candid clips.

This delightful anecdote serves as a gentle reminder for us to wholeheartedly embrace our uniqueness, even as we grow older. Lillian's cheerful outlook on life—and even in the face of death—offers us a valuable lesson: humour can be a remarkable tool to uplift our spirits, even during solemn occasions.

We sincerely hope that this story has brought a smile to your faces, dear readers! What are your thoughts on Lillian's rather unconventional funeral requests? Do you find them intriguing enough to consider for yourself? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

Well done I'm going to do a similar thing for my funeral been thinking about it for month's it will be an eye 👁 opener believe me

 

[Jennie]

I want "Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead" for mine & also, because I'm open minded about reincarnation, Elton John's "The Bitch Is Back" & on the headstone "Make Time To Get Up To Mischief!"

I'm having "Sleep when I'm dead" by Bon Jovi

 

[Gsr]

I have already told my two kids what I want, just get me cremated, then have a family get together memorial. Very low key, I have advised who I want there, who I don’t, and that one brother is definitely not allowed to get up and speak. Every funeral I have been to that he has spoken at he has made a real hash out of it. Kids and grandkids only to speak, if they want to. Songs will depend on whether my hubby has already passed on or is still alive. I have picked some pretty lively songs. Hubby will have the same. Then both our ashes to go into the beautiful vase he bought me for our 1st wedding anniversary until we are to be made into diamonds by our daughter as pendants for her and our granddaughters. ( That is her wish, if not we will be scattered in the bush)

 

[SGH]

Private cremation and a big wake later on, and peoples, don't put your wishes in your wills they don't get read until a couple of weeks after you are dead.

 

[Suzanne rose]

I went to a friend's funeral on Monday. It was simple but very him.
He was in a plain coffin with his old surf board reasting on it .
As we sat down Neil Youngs Heart Of Gold played, we then listened to a couple of people say things about him that they knew he would have wanted , that made us laugh.
We watched him on the screen while Bowies Suffragette City played and Spirit In The Sky

We then said goodbye as we placed Rosemary on his coffin while Bowies Starman played.

His final resting place will be in the waters of cronulla when his Ashes will be taken out on his surfboard and scattered.

 

[Jen77au]

I went to a friend's funeral on Monday. It was simple but very him.
He was in a plain coffin with his old surf board reasting on it .
As we sat down Neil Youngs Heart Of Gold played, we then listened to a couple of people say things about him that they knew he would have wanted , that made us laugh.
We watched him on the screen while Bowies Suffragette City played and Spirit In The Sky

We then said goodbye as we placed Rosemary on his coffin while Bowies Starman played.

His final resting place will be in the waters of cronulla when his Ashes will be taken out on his surfboard and scattered.

Your dear friend has had the perfect sendoff!

 

[Esma Rose]

And last but not least, no speeches. You will have had a lifetime to have told me "I love you." I KMOW what I have done during my life of unselfishness to others. Have a" Wake' 'somewhere & be so happy I have joined my 2 beautiful children & my adorable husband who never looked sideways @ another woman but the one he married, put first always & RESPECTED. "Our Lord" has already granted me the tears I never wanted my family to have for me. There has been enough sadness in the lives of people I love, so I'll not need to wait long before I can look forward to meeting my Maker & returning to my family for Eternity. Make "The Wake" a real beauty. I,ve hung around for long enough to even PAY for it.

 

[Suzanne rose]

And last but not least, no speeches. You will have had a lifetime to have told me "I love you." I KMOW what I have done during my life of unselfishness to others. Have a" Wake' 'somewhere & be so happy I have joined my 2 beautiful children & my adorable husband who never looked sideways @ another woman but the one he married, put first always & RESPECTED. "Our Lord" has already granted me the tears I never wanted my family to have for me. There has been enough sadness in the lives of people I love, so I'll not need to wait long before I can look forward to meeting my Maker & returning to my family for Eternity. Make "The Wake" a real beauty. I,ve hung around for long enough to even PAY for it.

You just bought tears to my eyes. I haven't seen you posting for awhile I hope you are well