Scene on TV made me think

[Auld Phart]

it was a policeman's funeral, flag draped coffin, firearm salute.

I turn 75 this weekend, so my funeral isn't all that far off. I'm all set with no funeral, family is too separated for one, my arrangements are cremation, ne burial at sea. (in memory of my Navy career). it also takes care of buying a plot and having the wife worrying about upkeep and visits.

and its depressing.

 

[lg325]

Cremation and a marker attached to my parents tomb stone. I am a organ donor but at my age they may not be able to use any of my parts.

 

[Thunk]

I turn 75 this weekend, so my funeral isn't all that far off.

The oldest person in the world just croaked at 112...so you might still have 37 years buddy!

 

[Mr Natural]

Cremation and dumped in the ocean.

That’s after they take as many body parts as they need.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

.


Cremation, and my remains will be next to my husband's in the VA cemetery.


.

 

[Auld Phart]

Cremation and dumped in the ocean.

That’s after they take as many body parts as they need.

most of them useless.

 

[sealybobo]

it was a policeman's funeral, flag draped coffin, firearm salute.

I turn 75 this weekend, so my funeral isn't all that far off. I'm all set with no funeral, family is too separated for one, my arrangements are cremation, ne burial at sea. (in memory of my Navy career). it also takes care of buying a plot and having the wife worrying about upkeep and visits.

and its depressing.

You will save her a lot of money. I wish in Michigan they allowed us to bury ourselves in burlap sacks. They do that in some parts of the country. A sack that biodegrates and your body does too. Not full you with chemicals that preserve your body. You decay fast and go back into the earth.

Coffins are so expensive. What a racket.

"Bury in a burlap sack" refers to the practice of wrapping a body in a burlap sack before burial, typically as part of a "green burial" where the goal is to use biodegradable materials to allow the body to decompose naturally and quickly back into the earth; essentially, it's an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial methods that often involve embalming fluids and non-biodegradable caskets.

While generally legal in most parts of North America, it's important to check local regulations regarding green burials and burial practices.

The traditional hardwood and metal coffin is replaced by one made of Green Burial Council-certified biodegradable cedar. Alternatively, bodies can be wrapped in a simple shroud or burlap sack, which will allow quicker and more natural decomposition.

However, cemeteries can set rules about what they will and will not allow, so you have to find a cemetery that allows green burials.

Relax. You have another 20 years.

 

[Auld Phart]

You will save her a lot of money. I wish in Michigan they allowed us to bury ourselves in burlap sacks. They do that in some parts of the country. A sack that biodegrates and your body does too. Not full you with chemicals that preserve your body. You decay fast and go back into the earth.

Coffins are so expensive. What a racket.

"Bury in a burlap sack" refers to the practice of wrapping a body in a burlap sack before burial, typically as part of a "green burial" where the goal is to use biodegradable materials to allow the body to decompose naturally and quickly back into the earth; essentially, it's an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial methods that often involve embalming fluids and non-biodegradable caskets.

While generally legal in most parts of North America, it's important to check local regulations regarding green burials and burial practices.

The traditional hardwood and metal coffin is replaced by one made of Green Burial Council-certified biodegradable cedar. Alternatively, bodies can be wrapped in a simple shroud or burlap sack, which will allow quicker and more natural decomposition.

However, cemeteries can set rules about what they will and will not allow, so you have to find a cemetery that allows green burials.

Relax. You have another 20 years.

Relax. You have another 20 years.

doubtful, considering my health and the fact no one in my family has lived past the age of 81

 

[Votto]

Cremation and a marker attached to my parents tomb stone. I am a organ donor but at my age they may not be able to use any of my parts.

Not me boy, as soon as I croak I'm headed to Washington to be President.

 

[1srelluc]

If I had my rathers I'd would have liked to have a funeral pyre with me resting on a bed of old tires......Maybe freeze me till Earth Day.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Public service announcement: For those of you who are not, please consider being an organ donor. I am alive today because one young man made that choice. Of course, I will forever be grateful that he gave his gift of life to me when his life ended.

 

[Arlette]

it was a policeman's funeral, flag draped coffin, firearm salute.

I turn 75 this weekend, so my funeral isn't all that far off. I'm all set with no funeral, family is too separated for one, my arrangements are cremation, ne burial at sea. (in memory of my Navy career). it also takes care of buying a plot and having the wife worrying about upkeep and visits.

and its depressing.

Adios

 

[DakotaKai_fan20]

.


Cremation, and my remains will be next to my husband's in the VA cemetery.


.

I would want my body flown to Israel and be buried there.

 

[sealybobo]

doubtful, considering my health and the fact no one in my family has lived past the age of 81

I often wonder how many more deer seasons I have left. I'm built like my moms side. The men die young. But today we have cholesterol and high blood pressure pills. Which probably gives us a few more years than they did.

Life is too short and not fair. BUT, I try to remind myself I had 50 WONDERFUL years. Never once did I ask God why. When things were going good. So I shouldn't ask why when the end comes. It comes for everyone.

I watched a show on Norm McDonald. Battled Leukemia. He said "cancer dies when my body dies. That's a tie. Cancer doesn't win". LOL.

Someone told him "Norm, you gamble so much to escape reality". He said "isn't that why we do everything we do?" Kind of struck a chord with me. Life is boring. We go on vacations, go hunting, go out to dinner, go to a movie, go running (I'm always impressed with people who run). But why are we all out doing all these things? To escape normal everyday life. Boredom. Thank God for the internet and TV huh? Escape reality.

 

[JOSweetHeart]

Public service announcement: For those of you who are not, please consider being an organ donor. I am alive today because one young man made that choice. Of course, I will forever be grateful that he gave his gift of life to me when his life ended.

I second this. Were you able to meet the man's family?

God bless you and them always!!!

Holly

P.S. I have an uncle who was donated to science which was his wish. His passing was two weeks before Christmas of 2022. Anyway, that could be another good thing that can be done with a person when they go forward, especially if their organs are not good enough for any donations to those who need them.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

I second this. Were you able to meet the man's family?

God bless you and them always!!!

Holly

P.S. I have an uncle who was donated to science which was his wish. His passing was two weeks before Christmas of 2022. Anyway, that could be another good thing that can be done with a person when they go forward, especially if their organs are not good enough for any donations to those who need them.

I received a letter from his mother, and I responded, but got nothing further back. All I know is his name and that my doctors flew to northern Indiana to get the liver. He was obviously on life support because I was at the hospital at 1030 pm the night before the transfer and the liver was not harvested until the next morning and I had surgery in the afternoon. I really wish that I knew more.

 

[d0gbreath]

I became an organ donor when I received an 'M' on my DL. It's a biker thing. Cremation for me. The best part is that I won't know anything about it.

 

[Missourian]

Just tip me into the hog lot.

I ate a lot of them pigs...seems only fair.

 

[whitehall]

I think the V.A. can help with funeral arrangements and there are insurance policies you can get for funeral expenses.

 

[Auld Phart]

I think the V.A. can help with funeral arrangements and there are insurance policies you can get for funeral expenses.

mines all paid for, 3 years ago.