justmesharon
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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Helen Keller
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Post by justmesharon on Sept 15, 2011 13:19:14 GMT -5
To start thinking of getting my affairs in order and planning my funeral?
After going home for my uncle funeral it has got me to thinking about how i have nothing planned. How I don't have anything written out about what i want done when i'm gone.
I don't want a traditional funeral I want a celebration of life,I don't want to be buried I want to be cremated,I don't want people dressing up in church clothes or feeling they need to wear black and be mournful,i want them to dress comfortably and wear cheerful colors,I don't want sad funeral music played,I want Imagine by John Lennon,Strawberry fields forever by the Bettles,The Dance,by Garth Brooks,etc played. I want my friends and family to tell jokes,stories and happy memories about my life.
wait maybe I just need to print this out and give a few copies to friends and family. LOL
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Post by allthatglitters on Sept 15, 2011 13:23:19 GMT -5
I'm 24 and I already found out my parents already have my and my 17 year old sisters plot paid for. They wanted us to be buried with them so they bought for plots all next to each other. I want a funeral like that too. Yes people will be sad, but I don't want it to be traditional either. Its never to early to plan IMO, you never know when your day will come.
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Post by Erin on Sept 15, 2011 13:27:00 GMT -5
Nope, it's not too early.
My Grandpa only had a wake since he was cremated and they didn't want a funeral for his ashes. We were told not to wear black and they didn't play depressing music. It was different then any wake I've been to. It was definitely more laid back. My Grandma even wanted me to bring K. No one really brings a 2 year old to a wake since they can get crazy. I had to though otherwise she'd get mad. LOL
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Post by lm on Sept 15, 2011 13:29:04 GMT -5
I don't care what they do, I'll be dead and won't have to sit through it. I want to be cremated and have a tiny stone put on my brother's grave. My husband is in charge of all that. I told him what I wanted, it's up to him to make the decisions should something happen.
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Post by blubberiffic on Sept 15, 2011 13:43:51 GMT -5
I kinda already know what I want and told J a little of it. I think it's normal.
This is a good non traditional funeral song...
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Post by Jodi on Sept 15, 2011 13:45:09 GMT -5
I don't think it is too early. Especially when you have kids. It's good for people to know what you want for them.
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Post by ~*Ks Mommy*~ on Sept 15, 2011 13:59:07 GMT -5
My mom has her funeral all planned out down to the songs and everything. She even has it paid for. My grandma has the hymms picked out and everything too, but shes on her way out now
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Post by lm on Sept 15, 2011 14:38:45 GMT -5
My Great Grandpa bought like 32 plots in Bonaparte, IA back in the 80's right around his wife. He gave 10 to each of his sons. My mom chose to buy Devin in his hometown instead so his friends could go to his grave. She bought a plot for her and her husband on either side. I have a plot if I need it, I don't want it. Seems silly to pay that much for a box.
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Post by susie on Sept 15, 2011 14:40:07 GMT -5
I don't think it is too early. Especially when you have kids. It's good for people to know what you want for them. I agree.
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Post by Maureen on Sept 15, 2011 14:44:48 GMT -5
Sharon look into the Neptune Society. My mom did that and all we have to do is call them, let her know she has passed and they do the rest. She said the money we've saved by not doing all the traditional stuff needs to go to various types of alcohol for the party.
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