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I'm so sorry for your aunt and the pain that your family must have suffered over all of this. I'm even sorrier to say that it doesn't surprise me at all. This is a story that repeats itself over and over. I know so many people who have been ignored by churches during times of pain or have had their feelings/wishes disregarded by church members.
To the original topic - I forgot to mention that I'm also an organ donor.
Having not died before, I have no idea what would be necessary in death. First off, I am an organ donor, and, since I fully intend to be cremated, a comfy coffin doesn't sound reasonable, on the off chance I may need something, bury me with a six pack of beer, a couple of joints and a few condoms.......and maybe a small box of bojangles chicken too w/biscuits and tea. A twenty in the shirt pocket would probably take care of any other eventualities. BUT........ since I'll be flame broiled, and spread out on the gulf stream, forget all the other stuff. Just throw one of my fishing rod and reel combos w/bait, over the side of the boat with me.
My Dad requested before he passed away from cancer that his ashes be spread everywhere they possibly could. He didn't get to see enough of this world, and he wanted his ashes divided up among family members and for each of us to spread a little of them wherever we went.
On a 3,000 mile road trip I dusted the fields of Alabama, the bayous of Louisiana, the plains of Texas, and the deserts of New Mexico with my fathers memory.
And a little of him went into the vast ocean in Florida.
There's still some left in case there's anywhere else he decides he wants to see with us.
And that's what I'd like for myself, too.
mellanieblue, what a fabulous idea!!! I love it! My husband and I are going to New Zealand this winter. Wish I could spread those ashes for you! Maybe that's what I'll ask of my family. I seriously love that!
I don't really care. Funerals are so depressing so I don't really want one. I don't want anything religious either. What do they do with non religious folks for a memorial service anyhow?
I don't really care. Funerals are so depressing so I don't really want one. I don't want anything religious either. What do they do with non religious folks for a memorial service anyhow?
Most of the memorial services I have been to haven't been religious.
For my late husband, we had a service at the UU church, played lots of Grateful Dead and Dylan tunes, and shared memories and food. It was very touching, and not depressing, a celebration of his life.
We later threw his ashes mixed with very good marijuana over the cliffs in to the Pacific.
You can have a very meaningful memorial service that is completely religion free. Memorial services are an opportunity for the friends and family of the dead person to come together and share loving memories, and say goodbye.
I'm sure that your family and friends love you very much, and would like to have a memorial for you if you should die. It is for them, not for you!
If anyone could use any of my organs, they're welcome to them. After that, cremation--but only because I don't think [URL="http://hk.video.yahoo.com/video/video.html?id=1882047"]sky burials[/URL] are available in the U.S. (Don't click the link if you're squeamish.)
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