Funerals are typically the only event where the guest of honour is unable to attend – but that’s all changed in new reality show Celebrity Send Off.
In the three-part series, which will be available to stream on Channel 4, famous faces will plan their loved one’s funeral with help from Co-op Funeralcare experts.
Celebrities, including Gogglebox couple Marcus Luther and Mica Ven and former athlete Kriss Akabusi and his daughter Shakira, will get the chance to see what could be in store for their send-offs once they’re gone.
The series begins with Happy Mondays star Bez planning the funeral of his frontman and best friend Shaun Ryder, who admits that he didn’t even have a will before filming the show. “I don’t know if I’d have a quiet one or a party.