I have another take on this Geri. We all have to die, and those who get a little notice of it, depending on personality, can choose to attend their own funeral.
I've written about it, but may go back and revamp it.
So imagine you have terminal cancer, but you still feel relatively well.
You could choose to dress up, attend, write, and share your own story with invited friends.
That way you also get to REFUTE some stories that others might have of you.
I think it beats traditional funerals where tears are the order of the day.
I personally would consider this.