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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  Health concerns aside and if addressed, I actually really respect and like this idea. I'm not the biggest fan of many/most aspects of the funeral industry. I think it involves too much waste - materials, money, "things", grandiosity and not enough of what they really should be about (imho). I feel so strongly about the funeral thing that I even have it in my will that I don't want a funeral type deal when I pass  . This really shouldn't be a surprise to my relatives since I didn't go to my college graduation, wouldn't have a bridal shower, wouldn't have a wedding (just me and hubby), don't like celebrating holidays...and on and on....they'll just be all "no funeral for Ann? Yeah, well DUH."  |
I could tell you stories about my mom's funeral that would make you dislike that kind of stuff. even more. One of the worst parts was when the funeral director took us into the room to choose a casket -- it was just like being at a car dealership. My father asked, "Which one comes with the Blaupunkt stereo?" The whole ordeal from start to finish felt like being in a bad tv show and like we were performing for other people. It wasn't about my mom or our family at all. I think whatever people choose for themselves or their loved ones, it should be whatever makes them happy and brings them comfort -- and not about what they think is expected or conventional.