Let us celebrate our beloved personalities, by laughing in the face of death. What if our beloved celebrities are eaten by giant snakes or taken by aliens? “In lieu of flowers” is the perfect irreverent tribute!

In this studio variety format, artists attend their own mock-funeral, surrounded by the peers and loved ones they have inspired. This last bow is an occasion to “pay their respects” in spectacular form, all accompanied by live bands and studio audiences.

The success of this television format has been proven over the past 11 years as a regular meet-up for prime-time audiences.