A CHINESE takeaway has been revealed as the most unusual item someone has been asked to be buried with, according to a new report from a funeral director.

Co-op Funeralcare, who have a store in Dumbarton, based the report on the insight from more than 500,000 funerals conducted by the company across the country.

The most unique things people have asked to take with them include a Chinese takeaway, an Argos catalogue and a broomstick.

Michael McCready, director of funerals at the Co-op, said: “Placing items inside coffins dates back centuries, but what we’re seeing now is a shift in more people choosing exactly which personal items they want to be buried with.

“Sometimes, those items are sentimental to the deceased such as love letters, photographs and wedding rings.

“Others choose items specifically to make people laugh such as a Chinese takeaway, it can be a real talking point for those left behind.”

The top 20 most unusual items Co-op’s been asked to place inside a coffin are listed below:

1.Chinese takeaway

2.A false leg

3.A mobile phone

4.Wizard of Oz costume

5.A violin

6.A pair of clown shoes

7.A set of skis

8.Argos catalogue

9.Guitar

10.Pork pie

11.A scone, cream and jam

12.Toffee crisp

13.Broomstick

14.An autographed tennis ball

15.Dustpan and brush

16.Playing cards

17.Fishing rod

18.Half a bar of chocolate

19.A wedding dress

20.A Russian doll