nice side-by-side "drawers" at their church ready for their remains.
On one level, I don't like how this makes me think about my
grandparents' mortality. ON the other hand, it's nice to know they've
made arrangements the way they want them, and they won't get what
someone else just makes up.
--BenD
Sandy Clark wrote:
> My mom and Dad both did this. When dad died, it was nice that we didn't
> have to go through the whole funeral arrangement thing (I had been through
> that with my father in law). Especially since his death was so sudden there
> was no time to even accept the fact that he was gone much less arrange a
> burial. None of us went to the scattering, instead we had a memorial at
> home for people to reminisce.
>
>
> I commend you on your foresightedness Ben, the Neptune Society sure made a
> hard time easier for us.
>
>
> Sandy
>
> _____
>
> From: Ben Braver [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 4:18 PM
> To: CF-Community
> Subject: Final wishes (was: Re:This is .....)
>
> My wife and I joined the Neptune Society, have their cards in our wallet.
> When the body is broken, it will be promptly cremated and scattered. It's
> all prepaid and guaranteed, so no prob for anyone at the time. The
> family/friends can go along on the boat, can do the scattering if they want,
> but don't have to.
>
> My mother-in-law did this. We had a beautiful "remembrance" at the Marin
> Headlands, just outside the Golden Gate, then she was scattered.
>
> My wife and I have asked that we be scattered in SF Bay near Alcatraz - we
> met on the tour of Alcatraz !! Sentimental. (Or just mental!!)
>
> -Ben
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