I've been to lots of funerals, I guess. Three grandparents and several older relatives that I only really went to to placate my parents.
Ummm... I don't really have much to say about funerals. Jewish funerals all follow pretty much the same pattern so there's not much to compare. A couple of prayers, a eulogy then you go put the coffin in the grave. Shovelling the dirt on the coffin is the worst part, but it's a pretty strong tradition that everyone should help out - Judaism has strong respect for dead bodies and burying someone as quickly as possible. In addition, burying someone is considered the most honorable good deed because it's the only one that you can't expect repayment.
As for funny funeral stories, I suppose I could mention my sister cracking up laughing at my grandmother's funeral because right opposite her there was a very conservative rabbi with a big beard and black hat and coat sitting next to my mum's boss who happens to be also be a professional punk rocker.
