WTF? Crematorium Installs A Karaoke Machine

A crematorium is to do away with its organist and replace him with a karaoke machine.

Instead of traditional hymns played by organist Tony Edwards, recorded tunes will be pumped out of speakers during services from next month at the Counties Crematorium in Milton Malsor, Northampton.

The crematorium owners Dignity Funeral Services claim the Wesley Music System – which costs £6,000 a year compared to the £35 fee paid to the organist per service – will offer more choice to grieving loved ones.

With an average of 55 funerals a week at the crematorium Mr Edwards must have earned himself a tidy sum and within a month the karaoke machine will start saving the owners a few quid.

Before you know it they will be handing out songbooks and slips for a sing-a-long.

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