Bit of a morbid question

[Jim in Anchorage]

No I am not dieing But I saw a old gunsmoke [is there any other kind?] where this fellow wanted to be buried next to his wife in a town that hated him. Well of course there was the usual angry mob,etc,but naturally sheriff Dillon handled it.

It made me wonder, do you think about, or care where you are buried?

I would like a crypt on the moon if it is not to much trouble.

[SageAgainstTheMachine]

No I am not dieing But I saw a old gunsmoke [is there any other kind?] where this fellow wanted to be buried next to his wife in a town that hated him. Well of course there was the usual angry mob,etc,but naturally sheriff Dillon handled it.

It made me wonder, do you think about, or care where you are buried?

I would like a crypt on the moon,if it is not to much trouble.

 

I'd like to be cremated and have my ashes slowly fed to my worst enemy.

[Rex Ryan's Lapband]

I've decided not to die.

[rochester rob]

No I am not dieing But I saw a old gunsmoke [is there any other kind?] where this fellow wanted to be buried next to his wife in a town that hated him. Well of course there was the usual angry mob,etc,but naturally sheriff Dillon handled it.

It made me wonder, do you think about, or care where you are buried?

I would like a crypt on the moon,if it is not to much trouble.

 

The best thing you can do is sit down with loved ones and talk about death and your wishes. My wife of forty years passed suddenly last week,and if we had not had communicated to family about this subject it would have been much harder to think.

To make sure everyone knows is not morbid- it is a comfort in an impossible time.

[Fezmid]

Personally don't care. I've told my wife, "Do whatever you want. Bury, cremate, float down a river, whatever. I won't care since I'll be dead."

[Rex Ryan's Lapband]

rochester rob, dude. Sorry to hear it. I'm glad you had the comfort of knowing her wishes. My prayers go to you and yours.

[DrFishfinder]

The best thing you can do is sit down with loved ones and talk about death and your wishes. My wife of forty years passed suddenly last week,and if we had not had communicated to family about this subject it would have been much harder to think.

To make sure everyone knows is not morbid- it is a comfort in an impossible time.

I am very sorry for your loss Rob. My heart goes out to you.

[BLZFAN4LIFE]

I've decided not to die.

 

... and I see that your plan is working to perfection so far!

 

Bury me upside down so that the rest of the world can kiss my ass!

[Beerball]

The best thing you can do is sit down with loved ones and talk about death and your wishes. My wife of forty years passed suddenly last week,and if we had not had communicated to family about this subject it would have been much harder to think.

To make sure everyone knows is not morbid- it is a comfort in an impossible time.

Sorry for your loss Rob.

[Beerball]

Personally I've told my wife to have me cremated. That may change in the future, but I doubt it. We're not tied to where we live by anything but employment and our 3 kids may live in different areas of the country. The days where you were born, lived and died within a 30 mile radius are over.

[MarkAF43]

Rob, sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you during your difficult time

[Jim in Anchorage]

... and I see that your plan is working to perfection so far!

 

Bury me upside down so that the rest of the world can kiss my ass!

Or recognize you? Is this Rock Hudson? God that was a gimme.

[BuffaloBill]

The best thing you can do is sit down with loved ones and talk about death and your wishes. My wife of forty years passed suddenly last week,and if we had not had communicated to family about this subject it would have been much harder to think.

To make sure everyone knows is not morbid- it is a comfort in an impossible time.

 

 

Rochester Rob thank you for the kind thoughts and sorry to hear of the loss of your wife.

 

As for me, this was a very important issue for my wife. She was prompted to have to think about it upon the death of her mother. We discussed the issue and have now a will and record of our wishes in place.

[stuckincincy]

The best thing you can do is sit down with loved ones and talk about death and your wishes. My wife of forty years passed suddenly last week,and if we had not had communicated to family about this subject it would have been much harder to think.

To make sure everyone knows is not morbid- it is a comfort in an impossible time.

 

 

God rest her soul in peace.

[McBeane]

The best thing you can do is sit down with loved ones and talk about death and your wishes. My wife of forty years passed suddenly last week,and if we had not had communicated to family about this subject it would have been much harder to think.

To make sure everyone knows is not morbid- it is a comfort in an impossible time.

 

My heart goes out to you. I can't even imagine what that is like. I'm sure you have many amazing memories and I'm sure she was an amazing woman. Stay strong, my Bills brother.

[LewPort71]

The best thing you can do is sit down with loved ones and talk about death and your wishes. My wife of forty years passed suddenly last week,and if we had not had communicated to family about this subject it would have been much harder to think.

To make sure everyone knows is not morbid- it is a comfort in an impossible time.

 

 

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Fortunately you and your family communicated your concerns ahead of time.

[Chef Jim]

The best thing you can do is sit down with loved ones and talk about death and your wishes. My wife of forty years passed suddenly last week,and if we had not had communicated to family about this subject it would have been much harder to think.

To make sure everyone knows is not morbid- it is a comfort in an impossible time.

 

Sorry for your loss Rob. If my wife goes before me I'll be devastated. But you are absolutely right about talking about this with your family. It's one of the hardest things to cover with what I do. Fortunately it is mainly passed on (no pun intended) to our estate attorney. Get your wishes in your trust. And Fezmid even though you don't care because you'll be dead make that decision ahead of time with your family. Regardless of who makes the final decision make it now. That will probably be the last thing your family will want to try and figure out when you've passed. If you feel so flippant about it now have a family meeting now and have fun with it, but whatever you do make the decision now.

[dib]

As long as you remember she'll never be gone.

 

Bury me at sea.

[rochester rob]

Thanks to all for the condolences.The real point was weather you care or haven't thought about it,you should. Then make your decisions and communicate them to all who need to know. It makes an impossible time at least doable.

Wills,living wills,health care proxy, DNR,etc all good to have and know. Remember just because you know wishes ,you are likely in shock and others in family need to know to carry on.

Joan was a hardcore bills fan and I hope she smiles on them as I know she is to me.

Thank you

Rob

[stuckincincy]

Thanks to all for the condolences.The real point was weather you care or haven't thought about it,you should. Then make your decisions and communicate them to all who need to know. It makes an impossible time at least doable.

Wills,living wills,health care proxy, DNR,etc all good to have and know. Remember just because you know wishes ,you are likely in shock and others in family need to know to carry on.

Joan was a hardcore bills fan and I hope she smiles on them as I know she is to me.

Thank you

Rob

 

Miss Me, But Let Me Go

 

When I come to the end of the road,

And the sun is set for me,

I want no rites in a gloom filled room,

Why cry for a soul set free?

 

Miss me a little, but not too long,

And not with your head bowed low,

Remember the love that once we shared,

Miss me, but let me go.

 

For this is a journey we all must make,

And each must do it alone,

It's all a part of the Master's plan,

A step on the road to home.

 

So when you are lonely and sad at heart,

Go to the friends we know,

Bury your sorrows in doing your deeds,

Miss me, but let me go.

 

-anon.

 

 

Success

 

To laugh often and much;

To win the respect of intelligent people

and the affection of children;

To earn the appreciation of honest critics

and endure the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty,

to find the best in others;

To leave the world a bit better,

whether by a healthy child,

a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;

To know even one life has breathed easier

because you have lived.

This is to have succeeded.

 

- anon., often attributed to Emerson.

 

 

The Searcher

 

I looked for my soul

But my soul I could not see,

I looked for my God

But my God eluded me,

I looked for a friend,

And then I found all three.

 

- Thomas Blake