Graham Chapman's Eulogy by John Cleese

John Cleese remembers a fellow Python

[@darthkahn45]

I just read on Wiki that apparently when Graham died Cleese had to be lead out of the room because he was in such a state. Something about that makes this so much better. He probably wanted to express how heartbroken he was but instead sacrificed it for something he felt Graham would appreciate more. That's a true friend

[@renerpho]

He was absolutely distraught, yes. I agree that Cleese did this the way he did mainly for Graham, but I don't think he sacrificed his authenticity. He did express his true feelings, just in an unorthodox way. I have always felt that the "fuck!" at the end was the most sincere uttering of that word ever spoken.

[@julietvalcouer]

I mean, I think he's absolutely right that Chapman would never have forgiven him for playing it straight. It's a much more fitting memorial than a staid rendition of the usual platitudes about grief. Everyone knew it, too.

[@julianbrelsford]

Cleese wrote what partly amounts to a novel length eulogy to "Gra" as his book, "So, Anyway". You can tell Chapman was an incredibly important part of his life

[@stevedixon8567]

and he was in a room full of his comedian peers. They needed a laugh at that point

[@nathangonzalez9710]

Well they were roommates at university and really good friends. So yes he broke down when he was dying.

[@lintbing]

About 10 years ago our friend died in a tragic car crash. At gatherings he would often get a bit too drunk and pass out on the couch. During his viewing, my two friends and me were solemn during the funeral when the one friend leaned in and whispered, "How many times have we seen him like that?" We laughed and cried at the same time.

[@Mytowerisaneiffel]

Beautiful. True friendship. Sorry for your loss

[@aguynamednathan]

That's a true bond there

[@ricardomargera]

Fuck, I understood that too well. Hope you okay, brother

[@issyjas3309]

That’s quite beautiful , I find myself conflicted at funerals. Mourning and laughing at memories

[@Lakk6Metal]

Damn good line ❤️ sorry for Your loss

[@anarchistatheist1917]

Graham Chapman left earth because he thought it was getting rather silly.

[@nirmalsuki]

And now he is doing something completely different...

[@jasoncanby2525]

Isn't he still searching for the Holy Grail?

[@dekaOsiris]

Hahaha perfect comment :D

[@dirdib69]

Yes, he wanted them to start the next sketch.

[@Euroviking86]

Well, I mean, it has.

[@CevicheCZ]

I will never forget when Mr. Chapman visited my university to speak to a full house, and we gave him a standing ovation as he entered the stage. He immediately chastised us all, made us sit down, pulled out stop watch, and insisted we give him 60 seconds of abuse. We did and enjoyed every second. He was and always will be brilliant. RIP.

[@vrakula]

Haha that's brilliant!

[@vic7939]

Ha thanks for sharing that.

[@lawrencefeldman7744]

That's performance art!🇬🇧 Holy Cow?! He know how to work it! Brilliant folks. Love and condolences to their(Graham,Neil I And Terry's) families.

[@raycyst8037]

Wow, what next in "Things that never happened"?

[@markschildberg1667]

Graham really did that. He invited audiences to abuse him and often encouraged them to get more abusive. He did it during an appearance on the Tonight Show as well as other places.

[@BronyDanProductions]

They treated Graham respectfully with disrespect, no other way to have done it.

[@tomtrinchera8405]

Like Cleese sugg'd, he wouldn't have wanted it any other way. The congregation really needed that laugh.

[@OP-1000]

Cliff Hanley. So, you were a close friend of Graham Chapman? You seem to know all about him.

[@exacthobosoup1231]

Cliff Hanley No the joke is that British Televison was really censored

[@hughcorston9645]

But with "disrespectful" love.

[@kalevala29]

Why is sarcasm and meanness so important to the British?

[@captpicard6894]

Loved John’s line, “He would never forgive me if I didn’t take this opportunity to shock you all” That’s what the pythons were all about, taking a normal, respectful, reverential situation and twisting it to shock us. That’s why they were so unique and so funny😁😁😁😁

[@A_Final_Hit]

And why they are, and will always be, the greatest comedic team of all-time.

[@GrrMeister]

[@tommyt1971]

They all NEEDED that laugh too. Memorial services are not only sad, they're tense, with everyone wondering if someone's going to say the wrong thing. John did but he gave them all the release they needed.

[@ewaf88]

This is how services should be - a celebration of someone's life - sadness yes - but laughter too.

[@kentchr76]

ewaf88 That is very true! I hope my funeral will be something like that.

[@billh.6135]

Laughter can certainly be good at funerals, and a welcome relief, but the potty mouth vulgarity is childish and disappointing.

[@ewaf88]

@@billh.6135 I don't think you understand what Monty Python stood for and in particular Graham Chapman.

[@ZarkowsWorld]

@@billh.6135 Stupidity cannot be helped, but your ignorance can.

[@billh.6135]

@@ZarkowsWorld It's a matter of option. No ignorance here. No matter whether a person is offended by bad language or not, it really never is appropriate to be vulgar.

[@UnivegaSuperSport]

I love the look on the kids face at 1:06. He's privileged to discover at a very young age that irreverence has its time and place--always and everywhere.

[@ShowtunesbyJenna]

Graham Chapman isn't dead. He's probably pining for the fjords...

[@Yimello]

Or the witch turned him into a newt.

[@Angus_Gibson]

PINING FOR THE FEEEEEEEEEJOOOOOOOOOOORDS?!

[@travz21]

It was just a flesh wound.

[@tommyt1971]

Or he simply became a pilot & is currently somewhere over the Earth irritating people.

[@Whitedark1093]

Pining for the fjords? What kind of talk is that?

[@davidbear3723]

"Anything for him, but mindless good taste." Not lying, I'm crying. RIP, Graham. Well played, Mr. Cleese.

[@tommyt1971]

"Stop it! Stop right now! That's just plain silly!" -- Chapman, on MANY occasions

[@brandonlace]

Always look on the bright side of death

[@TeamFortressFag]

Just before you draw your terminal breath

[@justcallmeassinine]

***** That's what one gets for using meth.

[@seamuskennefick7692]

+wilson_1984 Keep 'em laughing as you go. Just remember that the last laugh is on you!

[@Hairysteed]

*whistling*

[@skatelucas2305]

your right

[@xavariusquest4603]

There are many who dislike John because he is brash and overconfident. He may be those things. But what he really is is courageous enough to be the one who got up there and said what needed to be said, in the way it needed to be said, with the humor, honesty,, and compassion deserved...to eulogize a man who lived unabashedly at the edge of "good taste". This was a man they all respected, loved, and called friend. He deserved nothing less than this send-off. Just beautiful.

[@MalenkyGoblin]

My brother wanted to write a eulogy for his best friend's funeral, so I sent him this video as inspiration. His eulogy made people laugh at the grave site. He recounted his last time spent with his best friend where they were lost in NYC an his best friend was shouting out the car window for directions to people who didn't speak English.

[@markdavidson1049]

LMAO

[@bill605able]

Sounds like computer support.

[@stellarocquie7957]

That's RIDICULOUS! LOL

[@anderskarlsson9236]

-Good riddance to him, the freeloading bastard! After nearly 30 years this is still hilariously funny.

[@mookie2637]

Ten years ago I delivered my best friend's eulogy after he'd thrown himself under a train (rather inconsiderately, during the rush hour). Faced with about 200 of his friends and family, it was possibly the most nerve wracking moment of my life. I wish I'd watched this first...

[@SpeccyMan]

I would've started with "You'll have to excuse me but I'm in pieces, very much like my newly departed best friend."

[@richarddunne9802]

Putting the fun in funeral

[@spaceman9599]

Absolutely. Celebrate the life and carry that spirit onwards with you.

[@Lieutenant_Dude]

Laugh crying is better than sad crying. Good job, John.

[@Ratelzwatel]

As far as I know, Cleese has had a very sad crying about Graham's death. He was broken about it. This eulogy is like a resurrection, for both Cleese and Chapman. Their final sketch together, with Graham appearing as a ghost haunting him to say "f*ck" at the memorial. And even though Cleese refuses to do that, he does "quote" the word and, in case it went past unnoticed, also his own "sh*t".

[@tommyt1971]

It’s like he said, Chapman wouldn’t have wanted Cleese to miss a chance to make everybody laugh.

[@eringobragh7019]

Too true

[@xelldincht8149]

this is probably the best funeral somebody can get where people not just lament the death but remember the greatness of the person who passed away

[@waynej2608]

A brilliant, suitable tribute to a truly funny guy, from a truly funny guy.

[@SbsGrinth]

My Grampa once told me, "you can't call yourself a true friend if you can't make people laugh at their funeral. If you can't tell the best stories while they can't defend themselves, were you really their friend?"

[@branlopgar]

Based Gramps.

[@MrSpartanm33]

Graham isn't dead. He's just resting.

[@djbadlt]

Pining for the fjords maybe?

[@ShahenHayIan]

+djbadlt Pining for the fjords?! What kind of talk is that?!

[@loujawz]

+ShahenHayIan Shame on you for not knowing

[@ShahenHayIan]

Of course I know. "What kind of talk is that?" is the sketch's next sentence... YOU should've known.

[@loujawz]

ShahenHayIan wow, I must be slipping

[@Vejur9000]

This was a powerful eulogy, by any measure. One of the greatest, ground breaking comedy ensembles and partnerships in movie and television history. The looks on each of their faces, as John speaks, tells you everything. Well done.

[@philster611-ih8te]

John Cleese was there when he died and apparently was so full of grief he was taken to another room.

[@DrunkenCoward1]

I would believe it. I feel like one can actually feel the sadness as he says "Good riddance to him the freeloading bastard, I hope he frys." Something about the delivery and how he needs to read it off his paper. Like he's feeling really unhappy even as he's making an incredible joke.

[@flappospammo]

and shot

[@JohnLutherable]

You Can hear his voice cracking at the beginning when he says "bereft of life" and on, he was fighting the tears

[@EmileJoulbert]

Michael Palin's diary - Travelling To Work: October 3rd[1989]: Time Out is the first journal to sow the seeds of doubt in my mind over 80 Days' appeal. A humourless review which whines about the shame of having to 'pour cold water' over the programme and proceeds to do so with great glee. *Anne[James, management] rings to say Graham has had a bad night and may go back into hospital. He certainly won't be able to attend the anniversary party tomorrow.* Down to the Holiday Inn Hotel in Mayfair to fulfil a series of interview obligations. First an appearance in a documentary about Viz, defending the magazine, then a piece about Python's 20th for Australia's Channel 7. The TV crews are so typical of their countries. The Australians grin a lot, are rather like big schoolboys and seem anxious to get it done and go round the pub. Then hare off home to a longish chat with CBC - the non-aligned, apologetic, intelligent Canadians. Establishing shots of me in garden. Squirt what I think is water from one of Helen's garden sprays into my mouth as a joke. Later told it's highly poisonous! Granny G has arrived for Mary and Edward's 25th wedding anniversary party. We eat late - it's almost ten by the time we are all assembled at Mon Plaisir, Mary and Edward's favourite restaurant in courting days, now benefiting from the Covent Garden renaissance and no longer having the rather squashed, cosy, plain and unpretentious French presence it had in the bad old days. *Will rings sounding grave. He's heard from TG[Terry Gilliam], who's heard from Anne, that Graham is seriously ill in hospital. He has secondary cancers all over his body and is not expected to last the night. All this over the noise of popping corks and laughter reminds me of my father dying during the football results. There is precious little dignity around. Ring Terry J. Sal[Terry's daughter]answers. He and Alison[wife] have both gone down to the hospital.* *Back home. It's half past twelve and been a long evening. There seems no point in my rushing down to Maidstone. I'm legally too drunk to drive anyway. Phone the hospital, but can never get through. Sometime after one I give up and get to bed, expecting to be woken any time.*

[@EmileJoulbert]

Travelling To Work: Wednesday, October 4th: Anne rings at a quarter to eight. Graham has stayed alive through the night. The anniversary party this evening is to be cancelled. I agree. There will be nothing to celebrate. After breakfast I call David[Graham's partner]. Can't keep back a choke of emotion on the phone and feel rather feeble having to curtail the call, but the moment of regret for Gra suddenly so intense. Sit for a few minutes in the sunshine on my balcony. The telephone rings. Drag myself back in. It's Alison at the office. She's had a call from JC[Cleese] who has just spoken to Graham's brother, John. Gra has only a few hours left to live. John is on his way down to the hospital. I um and ah for a moment. What can I do? Will I be in the way? Consult Helen[wife], who says I should go. Suddenly the tiredness disappears and, I suppose, a shot of adrenaline revives the system as I grab whatever I may need, check the directions and leave for Maidstone. The traffic is going home all across South London and it takes me over one and a half hours to get to the hospital. It's set in fields outside Maidstone, has some bright, post-modernist pavilions at one end, and a big, heavy Victorian workhouse at the other. Around it a quiet and spectacular sunset is fading. Long walk to the Cornwallis Ward. Graham is in a private room at the end. At Graham's bedside are John - his brother, heavier, a quite different shape from the megapodal Graham - and on the other side, holding the hand above which the bandages conceal a drip feed which is keeping Gra alive, is John C. We talk a while, then they go out and I'm left alone with Graham. He breathes laboriously but regularly. I'm told that the faculty of sound is known to be the last to go and so I rattle on about everyday things. About my lousy review in Time Out, the sunset, the fountain being removed from Prominent courtyard. David comes in, smiling and relaxed. He kisses Graham's head and smoothes his sallow brow, closes the window a little, tells me that their house is the next one to the hospital, just across the field. He's happy to leave me with Gra. David says a room has been cleared where we can go. I say I'm all right ...'You Yorkshiremen', grins David. I walk round to the window then come back to his right-hand side; take his cold hand in my hot one and tell him, quite loudly, that we all love him. The regularity of his breathing is broken. A long pause, then a long inhalation. His lower jaw rises, his mouth closes and bares his lower teeth. I reach for my cup of tea. He breathes heavily. I start to talk again. A single tear emerges from his right eye and rolls down his cheek. The mouth is set. The great ridge of Adam's apple is still. There is no more noise from him. Nothing dramatic, no rattles or chokes or cries. He's not moving anymore. I don't want to leave him, nor do I want to make any noise or sudden movement. It's a moment out of time. All I can feel is that I shouldn't be here, that David and John his brother should be.

[@Theoriginalbubbafett]

The marvelous part is his delivery, very typically his style, but you can sense the dried tears on the paper. Extraordinary.

[@fnubb]

This is not only the funniest but also by far one of the most respectful and beautiful memorial speeches I've ever heard. They were true friends, and the Monty Python group truly loved Graham Chapman, and it shows in so many ways. John Cleese honors him with a grace you can't find anywhere else. Makes me proud to have grown up during their era, making their work a huge part of my childhood. There are none like them.

[@bonnienichalson5151]

Like this Gentle Person said ! Best Part Of my Adolescent upbringing!

[@oscarhaydenperditionbound1195]

This is John Cleese’s way of saying ‘I love you’

[@mextras9714]

Graham Chapman, co-author of the 'Parrot Sketch,' is no more. He has ceased to be. Bereft of life, he rests in peace. He's kicked the bucket, hopped the twig, bit the dust, snuffed it, breathed his last, and gone to meet the Great Head of Light Entertainment in the sky. And I guess that we're all thinking how sad it is that a man of such talent, of such capability for kindness, of such unusual intelligence should now so suddenly be spirited away at the age of only forty-eight, before he'd achieved many of the things of which he was capable, and before he'd had enough fun. Well, I feel that I should say, "Nonsense. Good riddance to him, the freeloading bastard! I hope he fries." And the reason I feel I should say this is he would never forgive me if I didn't, if I threw away this glorious opportunity to shock you all on his behalf. Anything for him but mindless good taste. I could hear him whispering in my ear last night as I was writing this; "Alright, Cleese", he was saying, "you're very proud of being the very first person ever to say 'shit' on British television. If this service is really for me, just for starters, I want you to become the first person ever at a British memorial service to say 'fuck'!"

[@babbisp1]

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[@bloke_19xx33]

Same...thanks for this. Cheers!

[@herbie747]

Yeah, we all have ears dumbass. It was in the video.

[@LittleB2007]

+MØ extras Thanks! But you left out one word, glorious, in "if I threw away this glorious opportunity to shock you all." I personally feel the word intensifies the Pythonness of this eulogy +herbie747 Transcripts are very helpful for non-native English speakers like me!

[@EmileJoulbert]

I thought it was capability *for* kindness.

[@aston0708]

John cleese is to comedy what beethoven was to music,,,genius,,,,,

[@tommyt1971]

All SIX of them were! BTW, if you haven't seen it, check out the Simon Says episode of Cheers.

[@reepacheirpfirewalker8629]

These were virtuous as the whole cast was the same. May the laughs continue.

[@fredferd965]

Well, yes, but actually, it's "John Cleese is to comedy what The Galloping Kazoo Band was to music....genius...."

[@remlya]

Well, no, not really. I doubt John would agree with you. He’s certainly talented but his contribution is rather limited. Hundred of years from now he and the rest of Python will largely be a footnote. Like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton they will be revered but that’s it.

[@tonycamacho7996]

@@fredferd965 lmlmmac O

[@Lefeurouge]

You can hear Cleese's voice trembling. :(

[@ZandrichMynhardt]

Cleese and Graham were very, very, very close friends. I think he had an enormous amount of respect for Graham, as both a human and comedian.

[@dorinriki]

@Jeremy Brookes Yes.

[@KnoppersBomber]

I would have never thought to ever say this, but: BEST FUNERAL EVER

[@adelesteele2008]

Certainly put the ‘fun’ in funeral!

[@manicmechanic448]

Much can be learned here. My Dad has requested a similar funeral. And as God is my judge, he will sit up in his casket at a most inopportune time.

[@SerPinkKnight]

A perfect eulogy

[@pete4693]

What a gift of love to have a relationship where John Cleese felt so comfortable being exactly who he was supposed to be for his friend who had passed.

[@xslonk]

I don't believe a more poetic, beautiful, or truly present Eulogy has ever been given.

[@jameswilliams9104]

"Anything for him, but mindless good taste." I can't even imagine a better epitaph.

[@JAMoore-zz3ki]

I know this is years old, but I could feel the love in that eulogy. So, so much love. Oh, my heart.

[@mikishomeonyoutube2116]

What an outstanding bit of comedy John Cleese's eulogy was. The composure, the timing, playing off of the audience. At the funeral of his childhood friend. In front of the departed's friends and family. And it was so simple but so profound. We pass through life seeing our loved ones in different lights, having them wear different faces. They're fathers and mothers, friends and confidants, inspirations and great influences on the next of kin's lives. And Clesse summed it up, all of it. All the words I've heard in person in funerals real or in media by that beautiful sentiment and the brilliant drop of "Good riddance to him, the freeloading bastard". From romantic reminiscence to deadpan dunking on. From darkness to light. Smiles and laughter from hearts overflowing with grief. To me, this is what it's all about, comedy. Making life just a little bit lighter.

[@K.J.734]

All of those brilliant folks from Monty Python made an otherwise sad childhood much more bearable. I will never forget any of them. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much! 😂🤣😂❤️❗️

[@wmg111]

John Cleese is obviously the best friend anyone could ever have.

[@mark_s1977]

How hard must this have been for Cleese to do with such composure and perfect delivery? Anyone who has been unfortunate enough to get up and say something about someone who has died at a funeral, will appreciate this. Absolutely astonishing personal control.

[@stellarocquie7957]

And perfect comic timing.

[@SoloLap]

@@stellarocquie7957 It's like muscle memory to people of this level in their field.

[@SpeccyMan]

People usually die BEFORE the funeral and not AT one. 😉🤣

[@juttaweise]

@@SpeccyMan either way he's dead...... ;o)))

[@nfo1776]

Simply one of the funnest things I've ever seen. I come back occasionally, having alrandy seen it dozens of times, and it never fails to make me howl with laughter.

[@WikiSorcerer]

That's the sweetest thing I have ever seen

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Graham Wouldn't Have Wanted It Any Other Way..R.I.P. Graham & Terry..Thanks For All You Gave Us..Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten.

[@obscurecamera24]

Morbid as this may sound but this is the coolest eulogy!!!!!

[@loujawz]

+obscurecamera24 This is a Monty Python funeral experience. You don't need to qualify your statement with "Morbid as this may sound"

[@hoppytoad79]

Nothing morbid about it. It's a great eulogy.

[@reddawn3345]

I remember when my dad introduced me to Monty Python on PBS when I was pre-teen. My dad's name was ironically Monte. My life has been made better for eternity because of these guys. I will shed a tear for each and everyone when they pass on to Heaven. When I stop crying I will remember that when my time comes, Heaven will be awesome!

[@justynapolaczyk5356]

I watched it and I feel moved, even though almost 30 years have passed...

[@arbite979]

Bloody Wonderful , R.I.P. Mr Chapman

[@BenOnBass]

This eulogy made me tear up more genuinely than any I've ever been to. The love is so heartfelt and sincere.

[@EllenMurphy-c1u]

That's Classic John Cleese right there. Love it. Graham definetly approved.

[@peterlewerin4213]

Note that this was a memorial eulogy, not at the funeral. The actual funeral was a family thing. "Freeloader": Chapman and Cleese was one of the two writing teams, and Chapman would drive Cleese crazy by not pulling his weight writing. But then, Cleese said, when they all had had just about enough of Chapman, he'd add a twist to a dialogue or come up with a performance that just brought everything to another level. I think all the surviving members sat in this room remembering Chapman's erratic nature and his brazenness, and his talent and great kindness.

[@integral]

The love Cleese and the rest of the Python gang feel and felt for Chapman is so very evident in this short video. Chapman and the rest were such a tremendous gift to us all.

[@Shinwaable]

John Cleese should be emperor of the universe. We can we hold a vote?

[@threalMrT76]

+Shinwaable Too late. he already is......didn't you see the episode of 3rd Rock from the Sun with him in it?

[@arturodejesuscruzcasab9502]

You don't vote for emperors.

[@annashaw2156]

well I didn't vote for him

[@comanchio1976]

+Arturo Casab I suppose it involves a watery bint and some kind of farcical aquatic ceremony?

[@arturodejesuscruzcasab9502]

Which is utter bull if you ask me, strange women lying in ponds giving away swords is no basis for a goverment, supreme executive power is derived from a mandate from the masses.

[@pop9095]

Just about perfect. We know how he feels, he had no need to elaborate. One look at his face tells you everything you want to know.

[@Shindai]

If people don't laugh at my funeral, I won't have lived a good enough life. I want them to reminisce about me, "Remember when Dan did that?" and share a chuckle. If that doesn't happen it will all have been for nothing.

[@shanec6092]

Remember when Dan posted that comment on KZbin nine years ago? Classic Dan!

[@richardgates7479]

I'm looking forward to the mob of angry people coming to my funeral to defecate on my grave. Oh, the good times I'm going to miss out on!

[@jontraz5993]

@kenny lars i care About everything in the world but you

[@TonyGEC7]

@@shanec6092 remember when Shane reminded US of @Dani G, classic Shane that, Forever the man. Long live dan and shane

[@dickyt1318]

what about your German relatives ?

[@paulsimmons5726]

Losing a friend and ally is a painful matter for anyone; John Cleese handled this eulogy so well that I’d bet some of the people attending felt a sense of relief and calm when they were able to earnestly laugh… And Cleese got credit for saying “Fuck!” at the memorial! Sometimes, laughter is what we all need! Thanks for sharing!

[@thekajita]

Let's hope we have round two for Terry Jones!

[@NECHOII]

*JOHN CLEESE WAS THOUGHT TO DIE BETWEEN 2010 AND 2019, HE'S STILL ALIVE AND IT'S 2020!*

[@albertannationalist]

@@NECHOII Cleese looked to be in his late 40s/early 50s from 1966 to 1998 after which he has continually looked 75. Nobody will ever predict when he dies.

[@mattedolk3713]

This is one of the best speeches I have ever heard.

[@MrPanacea999]

This is my favourite clip of any media of all time.

[@briankleinschmidt3664]

Life of Brian and Holy Grail are two of few movies I'm willing to watch again and again. I had never heard of them 'till the mid 90's. I didn't know Graham was dead till just now.

[@keithlauderjr1691]

Co - author of the "Parrot Sketch"!😁 Still watch their skits all the time. Best troupe EVER!!!!❤

[@dylanrowley5263]

John Cleese and Graham Chapman were so close. Like brothers.. broke all their hearts when he went so soo.. fuck I wish I got to see these LEGENDS in action..

[@deborahthomas8101]

Rip Graham. I know you got a big laugh at this eulogy

[@francispitts9440]

I found Monty Python when I was just in Jr. High school and it was the beginning of a lifelong love for their wonderful sense of humor and talent. Truly one of the best groups to ever grace our screen.

[@jasonwatson1412]

This is the very epitome of the perfect funeral I would want. Friends n family all sharing hilarious stories of my antics and python/snl inspired comedy. Somber tear infested staleness is for constipated socialites, I want humor. Hell if I had my way I would bring Bill Hicks back from the dead and have him eulogize. Anyway, JC is a master of stuffy deadpan comedy, I sure hope he sticks around for many more years.

[@jshaers96]

This is a very healthy attitude to take towards death. It doesn't mean that we need pretend that we aren't sad but we also remember what sort of person they were and try to take something positive out of it for the future. It's something that is going to happen to everyone but for some reason we often try to minimise it as much as possible and don't realise that funerals and services like these are really about helping the living deal with the loss rather than simply honouring the person that has died in a conventional, rather solemn way.

[@mikeyboy3054]

Well said my friend.

[@russellwortham2902]

This was such a touching tribute.

[@vale-y1i]

I love the little boys face at 01:56. He is not sure if he should laugh or not. Do it my son! :-)

[@Athaeus]

Nah, if you look at him earlier he pays no attention to the speech, so he just has no idea why people are suddenly bursting into laughter.

[@keithmoon3190]

This is a literally hilarious yet touching at the same time, since the funny bit is that they literally said swear words in a church and the heartwarming bit is that at least they get to crack one more laugh with Graham Chapman even if he's dead.

[@apointtomake1517]

That is how you honor someone's spirit, not by reading buzzwords and catchphrases that are always repeated at these services.

[@michaelengle9062]

exactly. I can't think of a better send-off

[@TheKermit2110]

Beautifully cheeky. GC would be proud.

[@HoneyMike]

I hope Terry's funeral is as shocking as this one

[@RonRage]

Yesterday Terry Jones went to see Graham. It's gonna be a big party. Rest in peace.

[@The_Room_2_Doggys_Revenge]

i like how there are smiles in the crowd right at the start, they know what will happen

[@ContentWithJeremiah]

Douglas Adams sighting at 1:27

[@JohnChernoff]

Want to like this comment but there's 42 thumbs already

[@jplindstrom]

Downvoted to rectify that inappropriate 55 points.

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

Cliff Hanley He was one of Adams' best friends, you sad ring piece

[@OmanshuThapliyal]

Douglas Adams was discovered by Graham Chapman, and co-wrote some sketches in MPFC.

[@zindi1138]

yes !

[@EmpyrionBlackthorn]

Less than 1000 subscribers, over 3.7 million views...RIP Graham Chapman, you'll always be my Jesus.

[@mooseyman74]

I've seen other people try to do this and fail, this worked because everyone knew there was love behind it

[@fransbuijs808]

And of course because he is John Cleese. He can get away with this.

[@patriciamartinez5836]

Fantastic eulogy. Who better to do it than John. A great career for someone so young. Thank you for the laughter. You will be remembered. RIP💜

[@Dontblamethemonkey]

31 years later... RIP Terry Jones

[@nicholasdickens2801]

I loved watching this on tv in early 1990. Such a young age to die. I was 17 at the time, now I’m 46 and it feels more pertinent than ever.

[@stellarocquie7957]

Yes, the mortality nipping at your heels. . . .

[@NekoInk13]

Chapman would have laughed his head off at this! Such a great man! :D

[@adrianlee3497]

I agree this is the way a "funeral" should be with laughter, joy, and that they were and are loved. Graham's eulogy for John was unexpected and spontaneous instead of the usual sadness and gloom that pervades the usual ritual of saying "goodbye" which is why I put the word "funeral" in parentheses. Long live Monte Python.

[@robotone2812]

I think you mean 'John's eulogy for Graham'.

[@carlmanvers5009]

In times of sadness I return to the funeral service of Graham Chapman for laughter and to lift my spirits. I think that sums up him, John and all the Pythons perfectly.

[@inscrutablewut]

Great, now i have the feels.

[@matthewfarmer6830]

This must of be part of the documentary they had it on Netflix in 2018. He likes making you laugh cause so be happy not sad, to feel with joy and to learn to move on.

[@jimmynutron7969]

Some say he's still alive searching for the holy grail to this very day

[@paulmorphy6187]

Cleese writes a thing of genius...not the first time

[@gh9111]

That was so Monty Python. John Cleese has always been hilarious.

[@venetianlion]

John Cleese is pure genius!

[@ExUSSailor]

This made me laugh hysterically, and, cry, at the same time.

[@Muckers.]

Even at a funeral he makes people laugh. What a legend!

[@tomitstube]

obviously, graham chapman would have loved it.

[@tomservo75]

Chapman marched into heaven and immediately declared it way too silly.

[@deandunn-q1o]

Thank you lads for coming into a young mans life and showing him that yes there is intelligent life out there.......

[@noelxd5845]

I think the Pythons would be pissed if they DIDN'T get roasted at their funerals

[@couchcaptain9379]

Were either of the two now gone cremated? If not, they certainly weren't roasted enough.

[@Hb1290Logos]

​@@couchcaptain9379 Graham was.

[@maxbrazil3712]

There is no better place for laughter than a funeral, to celebrate the ridiculous nature of life.

[@GLCinematics]

This. Is. Incredible

[@stellarocquie7957]

And. Silly.

[@darthalex314]

And now Terry Jones has hopped off to join him. Rest in Peace you brilliant man.

[@akercocke666]

RIP Terry.

[@LOEKASH]

We have to remember that even when we lose someone dear to us, it is better to laugh than to be sad all day. We have to do what they would've wanted us to do, and that is to keep on living a happy life.

[@thinkingronin6178]

This was ageless genius.

[@tomashize]

True love. Brotherly love.

[@Slask7]

We shouldn't allow the Pythons to get older and go away. They are too precious