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I have a friend who refuses to go to any open-casket funeral ( even for a relative ) and for what I believe to be a very good reason. He would rather have his last memory of that person be of when were they were alive, and not lying prone in a casket! Oh, and the boxers vs. briefs debate . . . briefs, baby! Much, much more comfortable! 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 5, 2013 at 5:14 AM
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It's really for those left behind that we attend funerals, I think. Not too big on it myself, so understand Son. Love the quotes too.
posted by
adnohr
on April 5, 2013 at 3:01 AM
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Funerals are tough and I hope he does what's best for him. The quotes were great! sam 
posted by
sam444
on April 4, 2013 at 8:00 PM
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I think he should go, just to pay last respects, but I guess you can't push him.
posted by
calia14
on April 4, 2013 at 5:51 PM
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i am not big on open casket either. and i would rather visit folk while
they are alive ...funerals are so...dead!!
posted by
Kabu
on April 4, 2013 at 4:14 PM
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Better to be kind to someone than just woodenly praise at the end I think Taps. Although I always feel slightly guilty if I do not attend. I would not want to watch folk peeping down at me when I think about it.
posted by
C_C_T
on April 4, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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Those are very interesting quotes. Since my life has changed I am no longer expected to go to funerals, a pro of the situation. I hope you have many happy memories.
posted by
mariss9
on April 4, 2013 at 11:49 AM
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I myself am a boxer guy as well...Like your son, I am not too keen on going to viewings and funerals.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on April 4, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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cant blame him if he doesnt like the funeral thing, with my dad we had a memorial service with a closed casket, we wanted people to remember him as he was
posted by
Lanetay
on April 4, 2013 at 9:27 AM
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TAPS
I fully agree with Son #1's choice of underwear and his aversion to funerals - we have both things in common. And Pat already pinched my line, so I'll only say that floating out to sea ain't all that bad, but not on an ice floe - too damn cold...
posted by
Nautikos
on April 4, 2013 at 7:05 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. I bet Don is looking down from Heaven and smiling at those quotations.
posted by
Amanda__
on April 4, 2013 at 5:08 AM
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I empathize with your son. I don't even want to attend my own funeral.
I think the Eskimo tradition has some merit - might be easier just to drift away on an ice floe and fall asleep in mid-ocean, no fuss, no muss. On the other hand, there's always some hugging and sharing at those gatherings, and a bit of counting your blessings.
posted by
Pat_B
on April 4, 2013 at 4:55 AM
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TAPS
Leave it to you to put a bit of spice into any situation. This was clever, loved it. 
posted by
Justi
on April 4, 2013 at 1:44 AM
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Re: TAPS
LOL. Were you (or she) embarrassed?
posted by
TAPS.
on April 3, 2013 at 11:29 PM
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TAPS
óA few days ago I went up to the kitchen and turned around at the kitchen door. In this house the doors to the landlady Mrs. Sun’s bedroom and bathroom are in the kitchen. Mrs. Sun left the bathroom open. She sat on the toilet bowl with her nightgown pulled up but not revealing love. BC-A, Bill’s R®st
posted by
BC-A
on April 3, 2013 at 11:27 PM
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