Paul McCartney has decided that he wants his friends and family to celebrate his life rather than mourn him when he dies by holding a "funny" funeral.

The Beatles legend insisted that when the time comes people should be laughing and enjoying his memories.

He said: "At my funeral, I want jokes to be told and old funny stories rolled out.

"I want my family and friends to have a laugh. I want them to celebrate my life rather get depressed about my death."