Your final arrangements ..

[sigp220.45]

I was in the "drop me in a ditch" crowd until I made the arrangements for my Dad. The National Cemetery he's in made a big impression on me.

Funerals aren't for the dead. If my crew wants to have a little to-do when they say bye then that's fine. I know there will be lots more laughs than tears.

The spot is paid for and I'll be in good company.

 

[rock doc]

I told the Mrs. when I'm gone to surprise me.

 

[mtgianni]

I have standing instructions to tie the top of the sack before I am thrown in the river. My hope is to be eaten by critters long before my body is found, but we're friends with the local funeral director so we'll see.
Reality is I could care less when I am gone, surely would not be offended if my wishes were ignored as so many others wishes have been.

 

[jag312]

I would prefer a traditional Sioux scaffold in the Black Hills. I want to be able to see the sun, moon, and stars for all eternity. However, I will be cremated and my ashes scattered at Wolfen Meadow in Stanislaus National Forest.


The most important thing is how my guns are distributed. The Uzi goes to my brother. The Lanchester Mk. 1* made by BOSS goes to my nephew. The Smith & Wesson 696 that I carried and had my badge engraved on the right side, that goes to my cousin. My three 7th Cavalry carbines (The Little Big Horn, Pvt. Charles Anderson's , and Wounded Knee and The Bloody Pocket) go to the Cody Museum. I have already talked to the curator about it. The Perata Gun (see picture); everyone wants that one. The rest of my guns; I'm trying to plan that right now.


My art collection goes to the San Jose Historical Museum. I want people to see and enjoy what have given me so much pleasure for so many years.

 

[jscheck]

Well, the will has been done for some time now and who gets my guns is already known by all. My only request is to not be displayed in an open casket- my wife's family has a bad habit of photographing the dearly departed!

 

[03hemi]

I've decided not to participate.

 

[djohns6]

I was Born "Broke out of the Box"
I have absolutely ZERO Allegiance to this Body
There is something called "Direct Cremation"
"The body is cremated shortly after passing,
without embalming, viewing or visitation."

If my wife or daughter want service, they can do it afterward

That is the same thing I told my wife . No funeral service . No viewing . Not even an obituary in the newspaper . Cremation and scattering . Done deal .

 

[djohns6]

Yeah, this is one of those head scratchers. The Forest Service prohibits dumping of ashes in National Forests, but the Park Service is generally okay with it in National Parks as long as you follow some basic rules.

So my plans of getting scattered in a Death Valley canyon so that most of me will ultimately rest in an alluvial fan are thankfully legal.

My ashes will be scattered in a National Forest and rules are of no concern . My wife knows where and is a bit rebellious like me . It's going to be a private thing . Her and at least one of my sons . Under the radar .

 

[Rustyt1953]

Say hello to dad...

 

[tops]

Don't take pictures and put in on Facebook. Larry

 

[Bullet Bob]

What are they going to do, make the survivors pick up the ashes? Good luck with that.

 

[Pisgah]

Like Willie sez, roll me up and smoke me. Yeah, there's a plot, and there'll be a stone there. The actual remains, who knows? I have several ideas. but I have a feeling my son and daughter will come up with more creative alternatives.

 

[pantannojack]

Gillian Welch

When I die tear my stillhouse down.

 

[Pig Hunter]

Put my box of ashes on as much tannerite as they can find. Do this in the back pasture and going out with a bang.

 

[djohns6]

Don't take pictures and put in on Facebook. Larry

I assure you that won't happen .

 

[Kenna]

Wife and I are both being cremated and ashes disposed of by kids at our appointed spot. We both want a party not a funeral! Dust In the Wind.

 

[deadin]

My wife's ashes are waiting on the shelf for mine to join her. We are then going to be committed to the deep at sea....

 

[Rustyt1953]

Ruthie already has my ashes receptacle picked out.

 

[csurp34]

Aquamation uses lye, a little bit more than just water, you get dissolved in a giant blender

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TY.


Interesting process to learn about.


My comment about electricity was in response to what they stated on their homepage.

 

[quikdraw67]

I want to be cremated, and have my ashes spread with my Mom, Dad, and brother.

Mrs QD67 want to buried next to her Mom.

I doubt there will be few family or friends left when we die, if we age normally.

If there are, I'd ask them all to do a shot of their favorite libation, and tell a funny story about me.