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Irish Man Pre-Records Message To Play At His Funeral, Leaves Mourners In Tears Of Laughter
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Irish Man Pre-Records Message To Play At His Funeral, Leaves Mourners In Tears Of Laughter

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For most people, funerals are no joking matter, a time of gloom and serious reflection, a time of grief. But there are those who believe that funerals should be a time of celebration, of laughter through tears, the perfect time to remember and commemorate the lives of the ones we’ve lost. And at times, those who have such beliefs are, in fact, the people who have passed.

One video has recently gone viral and it features footage from a funeral of an Irish man. As family and friends gather around the casket, lowered into the open grave, suddenly a voice comes out of nowhere and proclaims, “Hello?” followed by a loud banging, seemingly coming out of the casket.

Bored Panda reached out to the man’s family for additional comment on the video. Shay’s wife, Anne Bradley, responded by saying that the actual recording was done in one take, over a year before the funeral. “My son told me about the recording the day before his funeral,” Anne revealed, explaining that the closest family was aware of the recording.

A video from an Irish man’s funeral has recently gone viral

As the music of bagpipes fades into the distance, the voice continues: “Let me out, it’s dark in here”. At first, people seem to be confused as to what is happening, but soon, laughter starts to take over.

The man decided to play one final prank on his family with a funny recording

“Let me out. Is that the priest I can hear?” A voice emerged from the ground

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The video was originally shared by Andrea Bradley who is the daughter of the late man, Shay Bradley. She uploaded the video to Facebook with the following message: “My dad’s dying wish, always the prankster, ya got them good Poppabear 😉 and gave us all a laugh just when we needed it!! I will love you forever 😘😘#shayslastlaugh”.

You can watch the video of the funeral recording below

The man who decided to prank his family for one last time was Shay Bradley, a Dublin granddad of eight

Image credits: Shay Bradley

“Shay was a prankster, always thought outside the box and wanted to leave his family laughing,” the man’s wife explained. “He was a larger than life character and sadly missed by anyone who knew him,” she concluded.

Image credits: Shay Bradley

Image credits: Shay Bradley

Here’s how people on the internet reacted to the video:

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As a writer and image editor for Bored Panda, Giedrė crafts posts on many different topics to push them to their potential. She's also glad that her Bachelor’s degree in English Philology didn’t go to waste (although collecting dust in the attic could also be considered an achievement of aesthetic value!) Giedrė is an avid fan of cats, photography, and mysteries, and a keen observer of the Internet culture which is what she is most excited to write about. Since she's embarked on her journalistic endeavor, Giedrė has over 600 articles under her belt and hopes for twice as much (fingers crossed - half of them are about cats).

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Filipe Vieira
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a nice way to say goodbye, giving everyone lots of laughts and tears.

christian-crisetig avatar
ADHORTATOR
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When we went to the cremation of my father in law last year, our car caught fire, with my mother in law in it...we arrived a little bit late to the ceremony, and my mother in law told the people " We already started the fire..."

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Michelle Muirhead
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God bless him. I hope it gave comfort to his family and friends. I want the Tardis noise )from Dr Who), and a blue flashing light as I go into the incinerator. I have already purchased a blanket that looks like the Tardis to place over my coffin:) I also have a noise maker that makes the Tardis sound as well as “ EXTREMINATE!!”

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glowworm2
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh man, this is hilarious. He must have been a really awesome man. It's nice that he got to get one last laugh out of his family and friends.

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ClearlyAverage
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s the Ireland I know and love, go raibh míle maith agat, mo chara

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Leo Fragoso
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you see the video without reading the context it is a little disturbing.

bronmargaret avatar
Magpie
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This it my only fear of death. Getting stuck alive in a coffin. From childhood bullies telling horror stories. ..... Told my doctor to make sure to donate my heart and kidneys and everything possible. ( Didn't tell her why, she thinks I'm kind. )

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Janine B.
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*sings* "Keep 'em laughing as you go. Just remember that the last laugh is on you.." 🎶 ♯

bronmargaret avatar
Magpie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES!!! Plan to have this song played as people leave. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJUhlRoBL8M

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Patty Jones
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure he has the angels in stitches. What an amazingly wonderful way to say goodbye. RIP Shay, I only wish I had known you.

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Carol Roeder
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God rest his soul. The man must have a a heart of gold. To leave his family with one last prank to remember him by is a hoot. Laughter is always better than tears anyday!

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Jennifer Crompton
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having visited Ireland twice I can't say that I'm surprised that it was an Irishman who pulled this stunt!!! Every Irish person I met made some type of joke during our conversation. They are the most wonderful and hospitable people in the world!

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Susan Bailey
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I’d have had a heart attack at the first hello lol. What a fab man to leave his loved ones laughing like that 😊😊😊

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Bored Fox
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My father also loved pranks so I am sure that he would have appreciated his funeral. One of his friends was a very conservative and boring man. But because he was also a talented pianist he wanted to play some funeral music. At the funeral place there was one old keyboard and so other people let him play some funeral music. But to his surprise the previous user of that keyboard had programmed the keyboard to play some really weird noises so he spent over 15 minutes trying to make the keyboard sound like a normal piano. That was very hilarious to listen, everyone was laughing to the weird sounds of that keyboard. :D

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pusheen buttercup
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've said it before, and I'll say it again- I want my gravestone to have cupholders. I've learned at a young age not to fear death, and cemeteries were my happy place- will haunt, for coffee.

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Mireia Dos
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great way to alleviate the grief for a while, but this might have creeped me out if I was a close relative...

spidy avatar
Curious Cat
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ah, the Irish.. they know how to live it up... even at a funeral.

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JZ Thompson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Goes to prove that there are only two kinds of people in this world: those who are Irish, and those who wish they were. I'm a Hennessey. ;)

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Lu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For once I won’t feel bad for laughing at a funeral, people are usually so sensitive lol. Kidding.

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Kirah Bettis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a very good way for his family to hear his voice after

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Mahmoud Emad Ibrahim
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4 years ago

This comment has been deleted.

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Patrick Shore
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i really feel sorry for this man, he thought was the end...but here's where it really begins

patrickshore95 avatar
Patrick Shore
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if there was no after life...i think i'd laugh to, but, no....

filipevieira avatar
Filipe Vieira
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a nice way to say goodbye, giving everyone lots of laughts and tears.

christian-crisetig avatar
ADHORTATOR
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When we went to the cremation of my father in law last year, our car caught fire, with my mother in law in it...we arrived a little bit late to the ceremony, and my mother in law told the people " We already started the fire..."

michelle_muirhead avatar
Michelle Muirhead
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God bless him. I hope it gave comfort to his family and friends. I want the Tardis noise )from Dr Who), and a blue flashing light as I go into the incinerator. I have already purchased a blanket that looks like the Tardis to place over my coffin:) I also have a noise maker that makes the Tardis sound as well as “ EXTREMINATE!!”

glowworm2 avatar
glowworm2
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh man, this is hilarious. He must have been a really awesome man. It's nice that he got to get one last laugh out of his family and friends.

thederpkingliam avatar
ClearlyAverage
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s the Ireland I know and love, go raibh míle maith agat, mo chara

leofragoso avatar
Leo Fragoso
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you see the video without reading the context it is a little disturbing.

bronmargaret avatar
Magpie
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This it my only fear of death. Getting stuck alive in a coffin. From childhood bullies telling horror stories. ..... Told my doctor to make sure to donate my heart and kidneys and everything possible. ( Didn't tell her why, she thinks I'm kind. )

Load More Replies...
janinesteam avatar
Janine B.
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*sings* "Keep 'em laughing as you go. Just remember that the last laugh is on you.." 🎶 ♯

bronmargaret avatar
Magpie
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES!!! Plan to have this song played as people leave. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJUhlRoBL8M

Load More Replies...
pattyajones avatar
Patty Jones
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure he has the angels in stitches. What an amazingly wonderful way to say goodbye. RIP Shay, I only wish I had known you.

firstbk50 avatar
Carol Roeder
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God rest his soul. The man must have a a heart of gold. To leave his family with one last prank to remember him by is a hoot. Laughter is always better than tears anyday!

rayjen0402 avatar
Jennifer Crompton
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having visited Ireland twice I can't say that I'm surprised that it was an Irishman who pulled this stunt!!! Every Irish person I met made some type of joke during our conversation. They are the most wonderful and hospitable people in the world!

susanbailey63 avatar
Susan Bailey
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I’d have had a heart attack at the first hello lol. What a fab man to leave his loved ones laughing like that 😊😊😊

wolfpuppet avatar
Bored Fox
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My father also loved pranks so I am sure that he would have appreciated his funeral. One of his friends was a very conservative and boring man. But because he was also a talented pianist he wanted to play some funeral music. At the funeral place there was one old keyboard and so other people let him play some funeral music. But to his surprise the previous user of that keyboard had programmed the keyboard to play some really weird noises so he spent over 15 minutes trying to make the keyboard sound like a normal piano. That was very hilarious to listen, everyone was laughing to the weird sounds of that keyboard. :D

pusheenbuttercup avatar
pusheen buttercup
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've said it before, and I'll say it again- I want my gravestone to have cupholders. I've learned at a young age not to fear death, and cemeteries were my happy place- will haunt, for coffee.

mireia_frazers avatar
Mireia Dos
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great way to alleviate the grief for a while, but this might have creeped me out if I was a close relative...

spidy avatar
Curious Cat
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ah, the Irish.. they know how to live it up... even at a funeral.

jzthompson avatar
JZ Thompson
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Goes to prove that there are only two kinds of people in this world: those who are Irish, and those who wish they were. I'm a Hennessey. ;)

luyendao avatar
Lu
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For once I won’t feel bad for laughing at a funeral, people are usually so sensitive lol. Kidding.

kirahbettis avatar
Kirah Bettis
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a very good way for his family to hear his voice after

seo_100 avatar
Mahmoud Emad Ibrahim
Community Member
4 years ago

This comment has been deleted.

patrickshore95 avatar
Patrick Shore
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i really feel sorry for this man, he thought was the end...but here's where it really begins

patrickshore95 avatar
Patrick Shore
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if there was no after life...i think i'd laugh to, but, no....

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