Laughter truly is the best medicine, so it is no surprise that one-third of Brits want to be remembered for their humor when they die. Specifically, 36% of Brits prioritized humor over every other trait, while 41% said their most enduring memories with loved ones included their jokes, smiles, and laughs. As for how they want to be defined in death, most Brits claimed that levity and amusement were the most-desired characteristics. Further, the study looked at how memories impact coping with death. Many of the survey participants felt that their memories of loved ones were tainted because of the poor end-of-life care they received. Losing a loved one can be a traumatic time, but the right support and laughter may just be the necessary coping mechanisms.
See Now That’s Having the Last Laugh! A Third of Brits Want to Be Remembered for Their Sense of Humor After They Die, Daily Mail, March 16, 2017.
