Jeremy Clarkson, the renowned host of Clarkson’s Farm, has unveiled his unconventional funeral plans that are sure to leave a lasting impact—even after his passing. In a candid and somewhat cheeky admission, the 65-year-old TV personality revealed that he intends to make his funeral a true spectacle by insisting that mourners endure the full 23-minute duration of Genesis’s Supper’s Ready—a prog rock anthem that has earned a place in the band’s legendary live shows.
The rock track, which famously takes up an entire side of Genesis’s 1977 album Seconds Out, will be the dramatic soundtrack to Clarkson’s send-off. Known for his unpredictable sense of humor, Clarkson shared that he’s aiming to leave a lasting mark on his funeral: “I want it to be seriously inconvenient.”
But the surprises don’t end there. The former Top Gear presenter has also made arrangements to leave some of his closest friends peculiar mementos. Fellow co-host James May, for example, will be receiving a cow, a gift Clarkson believes will “irritate him,” while his other co-host, Richard Hammond, will inherit all of Clarkson’s trousers, fitting for the height difference between the two.
Clarkson’s funeral plans are the product of a profound reflection on life and death, sparked by a recent health scare. After a suspected heart attack, Clarkson was informed by his doctor that he was “days from death.” He recently revealed that one of the arteries feeding his heart was completely blocked, while the second of three was dangerously close to doing the same.
As Clarkson navigates this new chapter of his life, his plans for the afterlife have taken center stage, combining his love for quirky humor and the unpredictable with a real reflection on mortality. He hopes that his funeral will be remembered for its absurdity as much as for his unique personality.
It’s clear that even in the face of health challenges, Jeremy Clarkson remains ever the entertainer, ensuring that his legacy will be as loud and unorthodox as the 23-minute rock anthem he has chosen to play at his funeral.
