tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post7801224539883674544..comments2023-11-03T04:49:04.527-07:00Comments on The Anti-Wife: FuneralsThe Anti-Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02027321787352577548noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-9457529795253051642007-08-23T09:31:00.000-07:002007-08-23T09:31:00.000-07:00Stephen,You can have Rockettes at your funeral. I...Stephen,<BR/>You can have Rockettes at your funeral. I want Chippendales at mine.<BR/><BR/>Liane,<BR/>Now that's the kind of bash I'm talking about!The Anti-Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027321787352577548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-64994282473407461912007-08-23T08:56:00.000-07:002007-08-23T08:56:00.000-07:00I don't ever view bodies either.Funerals have chan...I don't ever view bodies either.<BR/><BR/>Funerals have changed over my lifetime. They've become quieter and more controlled, except in cases where the death was sudden and/or tragic, or when children are involved. I like how you've got yours all worked out. I try not to think of mine, even though I'm way past the youthful assumption of immortality. At least I've gotten as far as working on my will.<BR/><BR/>Cult? Heh, heh. Now my imagination is running wild.<BR/><BR/>Your plan reminds me of a really neat funeral I heard of while I was in FL. I'd met the guy, a wonderful Greek in his 50s, shortly before his heart gave out. He planned it all with his sister, even putting aside the money for everything. Short service, followed by a BIG party with balloons and the works. Everyone was to have a good time and talk about old G. I like the spirit of that.<BR/><BR/>Chippendales! Woo-hoo!Liane Spicerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035607144500219524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-78014983191706007022007-08-22T22:20:00.000-07:002007-08-22T22:20:00.000-07:00Cool. But can I suggest Rockettes instead of Chip...Cool. But can I suggest Rockettes instead of Chippendales?Stephen Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883165490847664389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-82798881970631917192007-08-22T15:45:00.000-07:002007-08-22T15:45:00.000-07:00SSS, I agree, but I somehow want input in this. S...SSS, <BR/>I agree, but I somehow want input in this. Stephen suggested we also do a wine tasting, but I'm a beer drinker so here's the agenda so far:<BR/>Cult ceremony<BR/>Powerpoint presentation<BR/>Funny stories<BR/>Chippendales<BR/>Wine and Beer tasting.<BR/><BR/>That should be a good start and put everyone in a fairly decent mood.The Anti-Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027321787352577548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-30012533037272574132007-08-22T14:46:00.000-07:002007-08-22T14:46:00.000-07:00I always wanted to be cremated, but then I found G...I always wanted to be cremated, but then I found Grand Lake Cemetary, which is a spectacularly special place in the woods, filled with memorabilia and notes written in twigs and old worn tombstones rubbed down by the weather, so I don't know. <BR/><BR/>Really, it's for the living, so whatever they think they want is fine.ssashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527483283426518167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-5585254299104211232007-08-22T10:17:00.000-07:002007-08-22T10:17:00.000-07:00Bernita,So do you think having the Chippendales pe...Bernita,<BR/>So do you think having the Chippendales perform at my party would be overkill?The Anti-Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027321787352577548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-77191927668671326222007-08-22T10:13:00.000-07:002007-08-22T10:13:00.000-07:00Cremation for me.Erica is right, funeral rites are...Cremation for me.<BR/>Erica is right, funeral rites are for the living, rituals developed to recognize change and ending and comfort grief.<BR/>Unfortunately they have become an expensive rip-off and an exercise in emotional blackmailBernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-6499639306818766172007-08-22T09:56:00.000-07:002007-08-22T09:56:00.000-07:00Stephen,No boxes underground. Ick, Ick, Ick! I'm ...Stephen,<BR/>No boxes underground. Ick, Ick, Ick! I'm starting to think both pre and post parties could be good!<BR/><BR/>Erica,<BR/>Box me and burn me then throw me in the woods or some flower patch somewhere.The Anti-Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027321787352577548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-85527910458654145492007-08-22T08:29:00.000-07:002007-08-22T08:29:00.000-07:00I'm an organ donor, so as long as that stuff gets ...I'm an organ donor, so as long as that stuff gets taken care of first, I don't care if I'm cremated or not. After all, I'll be dead! <BR/><BR/>I think funerals are more for the living than the dead, but I also know I'll eventually have to figure out what I want to do about mine so I don't stick anyone with the bill and a bunch of impromptu planning. Cremations seems simplest...Erica Ridleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511276393455961757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-17540157312697547112007-08-21T22:14:00.000-07:002007-08-21T22:14:00.000-07:00The idea of being in a box underground creeps me o...The idea of being in a box underground creeps me out, so I want to be cremated too and have my ashes spread in a favorite place (one I've already picked out). I don't want to burden people with a memorial, but Church Lady's idea of a pre-funeral party sounds like fun. I'd raffle off my estate to ensure a good turnout.Stephen Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883165490847664389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-18704076273377448922007-08-21T18:55:00.000-07:002007-08-21T18:55:00.000-07:00Anti-Wife quietly changing her will to read, "Memb...Anti-Wife quietly changing her will to read, "Members of cult to cremate me and spread my ashes and those of my dogs in beautiful place prior to notifiying crazed relatives that I am dead."<BR/><BR/>Szelsofa,<BR/>I'm hiring a pro to run the thing before I die. Don't want any of my inept friends messing up my presentation.<BR/><BR/>Maddy,<BR/>Quick, yes. Permanent, no! Besides, your kiddos would miss you.<BR/><BR/>Chris,<BR/>My family cried in agony over me for years. Having a happy memorial service would be a just revenge. They would hate it - except for the Kid.The Anti-Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027321787352577548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-88616735220679905932007-08-21T16:41:00.000-07:002007-08-21T16:41:00.000-07:00My youngest sister had the full-out Catholic servi...My youngest sister had the full-out Catholic service in Latin (melanoma--use your sunscreen)<BR/><BR/>My husband wants to be placed in a cotton bag.<BR/><BR/>I would very much like to have time for a pre-funeral party. I want to see the people gushing and crying and in agony that I will no longer be in their lives. Then, they can do what they like as far as a service goes. ;-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-8295490061931926232007-08-21T15:04:00.000-07:002007-08-21T15:04:00.000-07:00Just now I'd be up for anything that's a quick esc...Just now I'd be up for anything that's a quick escape route!<BR/><BR/>CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-48932438222241241492007-08-21T13:59:00.000-07:002007-08-21T13:59:00.000-07:00I liked that idea...the master of ceremony's looki...I liked that idea...the master of ceremony's looking at the computer for a file called 'antiwife_flashback.ppt', but all s/he finds is something else. all the people gathered are forced to look at the projector's picture, but all they see is a series of nervous mis-clicking.<BR/><BR/>I wish to be cremated, too, btw.SzélsőFahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600289147447182465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-36742291549000310742007-08-21T13:27:00.000-07:002007-08-21T13:27:00.000-07:00No way. I have your mahogany coffin all picked out...No way. I have your mahogany coffin all picked out, complete with satin pillows. Your spot in the family cemetary is all picked out, and will be tended by the local chapter of the DAR. We will drag our children and grandchildren out to visit you, get chiggers from the weeds, and reminisce about our perfect childhoods back in the old days....<BR/><BR/>;) <BR/><BR/>Anonymous Sister of Anti-WifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com