A man asked his family eat his body at his funeral, reported the Daily Star. As cannibalism is illegal in the UK, the family were “told in no uncertain terms” that they could not eat their loved one, added the tabloid. Other bizarre requests in a survey of funeral directors included a man who wanted to be dressed as Santa Claus in his coffin, and a fan of Sugar Puffs cereal who wanted all the mourners to be dressed as the Honey Monster. “Each year, there are some great examples of how people include personal touches to make their loved ones’ funerals really special,” said a spokesman.
South Korea president ‘not influenced by sage’
Mystery over ball on Japan beach
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