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[Enufstuff]

@PA Mom-mom  I remember that movie and all of John Candy's

 movies. Uncle Buck and Planes ,Trains and Automobiles,  two of my favorites.

         He was the best.

[CrazyKittyLvr2]

iI'm being cremated too.  No viewing (think they are morbid),, the thought of people staring at me creeps me out.and no service. 

I told my daughter, "If it is eternal rest I sleep on my right side, usually naked.  If it's cold I wear socks.  Can I be in a casket like that?"  She laughed and told me I was not right.

[judy0330]

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@DrakesMomma wrote:

See.  I think about this cause I am a shade darker than Wonder Bread.  I don't want them painting me some color I never was.  

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You are doing well. I am shade lighter than Wonder Bread!!

[PixieStar]

@SilleeMee - sweetest comment, you really are very special.

[SilleeMee]

Thank you. 😊  @PixieStar 

[PhilaLady1]

This is not how I feel, just for humor, I heard they can bury me on my stomach so everyone can kiss......

[mrshckynut]

@willowbark   cremation when I go      =^..^=

mrshckynut 

[FancyPhillyshopper]

Well, death is always addressed differently by various cultures throughout time.

Look at the Egyptian royalty--full regalia of gold and amulets with exotic masks, inner organs removed to mummify the body, which was wrapped in fine linen cloth.

Some prehistoric peoples would take the bones of their departed family members after a time and carve them into flutes and other musical instruments, almost like a way of remembering them.

Supposedly Alexander the Great was originally buried in a coffin of gold, but afterwards his body was kidnapped by various people and constantly moved and fought over and visited, and even worshipped. 

Many women in Victorian times were buried in their wedding dress, or with their wedding veil over their face. 

I do not think there is anything wrong thinking about your own funeral plans.  Some people go all out and design the event the same as a party.  You can certainly budget for it and write out detailed instructions!

[vermint]

We pre-paid for our cremations a couple years ago, and will have no viewing. The funeral home will pick us up from wherever we die and take us straight to their on-site crematorium. Someone will pick up the ashes when ready, and that will be the end of the funeral home's involvement. Cost was about $1,500 each, including a "container suitable for burial".

Our "celebration of life" services will be very informal, so no need for funeral home people to guide folks. Brief visitation--1 hour--before the service, all will be at our church, since we're being buried in the church cemetery. Since we are being cremated, we don't need caskets or vaults, so that's a major savings. We already own our plots.

If anyone hasn't already made their own arrangements, I highly recommend it...no matter what kind of service you want. 

[jubilant]

Just close my casket, put a picture on it if you  must or just bury me with no fuss.  I don't even need a viewing. Remember me when I was younger and healthier because that's what I'll be now. Really it will be whatever my family needs but I won't be in need of anything.....EVER AGAIN!!!