When you attend a funeral, do you prefer an open casket/viewing, where you can see the deceased person lying there? Or do you prefer the casket to be closed, with nothing to see?
Personally, I think it's ghastly to have an open casket! I'm not trying to offend anyone, just stating my opinion. Here's my reasoning: The last time you see your now-deceased friend or loved one is going to be "burned into" your memory for a long time, or maybe even forever. So, isn't it better to hold onto an image of the person when they were real, natural and ALIVE, rather than embalmed, made-up and DEAD?
That's the way I see it anyway. I'm not saying everyone has to agree. I'm just explaining why I feel so strongly against open caskets. I never want my last memory of someone to be as unnatural as it is with an open casket. *shudder* And on top of everything else, I also think open caskets can be scary and confusing to young children.
I'd love to know how you feel on this topic, and why. Thanks!
2007-05-12
06:26:14
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scary shari
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