I could milk that for a few comments, but will resist.
My son doesn't like anything I/we do - he refuses to sit on the couch we picked out, etc. He also objects to us being "burned". Well, tough.
I do *not* want a "drawer" or urn or anything - do not want to have people thinking that's where I am...
-Ben
>My Dad's parents both have made arrangements to be creamated, and have
>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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