A British man had planned and rehearsed his funeral on television in 2013. Decently, his final wishes were realized.
Malcolm Brocklehurst, a renowned aerospace expert, had ordered an orange airplane-shaped coffin ten years ago from a company specializing in customized funerals.
This grandfather of nine grandchildren had been filmed sitting in the coffin for the Channel 5 show *Bizarre Burials*, where he had also rehearsed, in minute detail, the ceremony he wanted to be held after his passing.
During the rehearsal, he said it was all done “for fun.”
“It was strange to find myself in my airplane-shaped coffin, even though I had insisted that the lid not be completely closed,” he said.
The “plane,” aptly named Tango One, bore the number MB 1934, representing his initials and year of birth.
The man had also requested that the funeral procession depart from the stadium of his beloved football team, Blackpool FC.
Malcolm had decided to plan his funeral to spare his wife, Mary, the trouble of organizing the day. Ironically, she passed away before him.
Thus, the Blackpool Football Club flag proudly flew outside his home as the “plane” was on a vehicle for its final journey.
The funeral service was conducted by Richard Spedding, a humanist celebrant from Lancashire.
“I’ve officiated some interesting funerals, but never with a coffin like this,” Spedding said.
Malcolm’s final request was for everyone to come and turn the propeller of his coffin.
