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Whammie, thank you for your words and for sharing that about your mom...
I have done funerals where the spouse or child wanted to take a picture. I've been asked a few times if it would be okay or if it would seem morbid to others. I say yes, it is okay, and that before heading to the cemetery, we can shut the doors for privacy if they would like to take a picture. There is nothing wrong with taking a picture, but even though you didn't, you obviously still have the picture in your memory and in your heart. I think that's the most important thing to remember.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 12, 2004 at 6:16 PM
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When my mother died, they really did a good job with her for the funeral.
Mom was only 51. I color-coordinated her casket to match her dress, and she really did look lovely cascaded by flowers, just taking a rest, albeit her final one, and she was finally at peace. I wanted to take a photo, but I did not, because I knew that everyone would freak out and think I was morbid.
To this day, I wish I had taken the picture, but I was too worried about what others would think!
posted by
WHAMENATOR
on November 12, 2004 at 12:50 AM
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The quote you have chosen is beautiful and deep, and the choice was filled
with love. So sorry for your pain in losing such a dear member of your family!
Whammie 
posted by
WHAMENATOR
on November 12, 2004 at 12:46 AM
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Thanks HolyG.
I miss her sooooo much. Sometimes, it physically hurts.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 12, 2004 at 12:26 AM
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Thank you, Tapsel.
I appreciate that.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 12, 2004 at 12:24 AM
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Spitfire
posted by
Holy_Grail
on November 11, 2004 at 9:23 PM
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Spitfire70 - How could anything as sweet as love remembered ever be
considered morbid. Your posts about your "Pony" have been very touching, very loving. Your tile on the box is beautiful. It will be comforting for you to have it near.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 11, 2004 at 4:28 PM
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Thanks, canine. I do cherish them, but I must admit, it was a bit hard
to receive them today at work. Stonci (my Rottweiler) sniffed and sniffed at the box when I brought it home. M and I were a bit shocked that she could smell Brittany's ashes. I guess a dogs' scent is even stronger than I realized.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 11, 2004 at 12:27 AM
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Quirky, I love it, too, obviously, or I wouldn't have used it.
Thank you again for that.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 11, 2004 at 12:25 AM
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Symph, I'm okay. I guess I'm okay enough as to be expected.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 11, 2004 at 12:24 AM
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Thanks Rach, and I hope you don't need to purchase any of my urns any time
soon, either! But, if you do, I will be sure to create one for you that will be perfect for you. I admit, it was hard to create one for my won Brittany, but I've already had one sale request within 24 hours of posting it in my webstore.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 11, 2004 at 12:23 AM
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auntyholly, thanks. I hope it does, too!
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 11, 2004 at 12:19 AM
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Spitfire,
That's beautiful! My department gave me Christa's remains too, but I chose to spread her over our training field. That's where she was happiest. I did keep just a bit for myself though. Don't worry, you'll cherish them just like you cherished Brit!
posted by
canine277
on November 10, 2004 at 10:28 AM
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Fire,
That's beautiful, touching, very sweet. The more I read that quote, the more I love it.
posted by
Julia.
on November 10, 2004 at 9:37 AM
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beautiful tribute
not morbid at all.................hope your doing ok?................take care of yourself....
posted by
_Symphony_
on November 10, 2004 at 9:24 AM
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That's awesome!
Hopefully, none of my furry friends pass away anytime soon. But, if they do, I'll be coming to you for one of these urns! Very nice!!
posted by
RachelAnna
on November 10, 2004 at 8:40 AM
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Very moving tribute to Brittany -
Hope it helps you too.
posted by
auntyholly
on November 10, 2004 at 4:55 AM
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Thanks Pecan.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 9, 2004 at 10:50 PM
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Um, K, Alfy. I'm not feeling so morbid now.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 9, 2004 at 10:49 PM
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It's not morbid at all.
Is it morbid when people visit the gravesites of loved ones. No. Is it morbid when we have rememberances. No. It is not. Brittany will always be with you and you loved her. This is your way of honoring her. That is not morbid. It is natural.
posted by
CatLadyintheAttic
on November 9, 2004 at 8:16 PM
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Spitfire, I don't think
that's morbid at all. People tell me I am morbid because I am thinking of preserving Adriennes skull when she dies. I just feel like if I can put my hand on her head sometimes, I might feel better.
posted by
A_Norseman
on November 9, 2004 at 7:57 PM
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