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June 15, 2004
They Went Thataway.
Besides George, I don't know many 20-30 somethings who have any plans for their own funeral. While I like George's romantic vision of his send off into the great beyond, I think I would go a more terrestrial route.
On thing is for sure, we gotta keep it short and lively. I'm a fan of those New Orleans funerals with the whole band thing and the taking-the-corpse-for-a-stroll. I think I'd like something similar. Maybe a ska band, or roller disco. Either way I'd like my monument to be a working Wurlitzer. And don't forget to RSVP.
Any plans for yourselves?
Posted by davidissimo :: Permalink :: Comments [2] ::
I like the New Orleans funeral idea, but would prefer a big sendoff party, with friends regaling my exploits (and stupid moves) in a festive atmosphere. At the end of the 3-day fiesta, I would like to be laid to rest amid a protective entourage of terra cotta soldiers, fashioned in the shapes of various deities from many cultures. Why take chances with the afterlife, if I have one from each religion/cultural, the chances of my not going to hell are that much better. Besides, I need somebody to protect the crap I have accumulated over the course of one hundred and thirty eight years (I plan on living a long time).
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2004 09:40 AM
I always thought the New Orleans funeral was cool send off. I also toys with the Cryonics idea every once and a while, because, heh, what's the worst that could happen.... I remain dead?
Currently though, I've asked for to be cremated and have my ashes scattered over Gray's Peaks in CO, which is a place I've always loved. Of course, If I decide to be turned into a meat popsicle I'll have to make other plans.
My father however insists on being burned on a funeral pyre.... I hate to break it to him, but he's getting Bob's house of funerals $995 cremation special.
Posted by: Jessica Breckenridge at June 16, 2004 12:19 AM
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