I Agreed to Speak at My Friend’s Funeral Because I Didn’t Think I’d Have to Keep My Promise

She thinks I’ll lighten the mood

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“Promise me, you’ll speak at my funeral,” my friend, D, said. “I know you’ll be funny, and I don’t want everybody to be sad when I’m gone.”

She’s always thinking of others and wants to ensure her funeral isn’t a downer.