Laser Etched Stainless Steel Memory Book at the Funeral. Like the Idea?

Question

I was just at a funeral and the guy had prepaid for his funeral and he had written out his own short biography and it had been laser etched into stainless steel pages. The book was simple but interesting talking about his childhood, his brother and sisters, his parents. These were his memories that he wanted others and family members in the future to know about. There was also an etched photo of his wife and children and Family Tree on back of the book. I was told the funeral home made two of these books. One went in the Coffin and the other went into a cool looking locked box in the front of the grave stone for people to read years later with the use of a key given to family members. Anyway, his sister said the Stainless Steel will last for 200,000 years and he wanted his life and his thoughts and memories to be remembered more than for JUST Born 12/041937 Died 9/9/2006 I think this is something I would like my Parents to do and maybe me ? What do you think ?

Answer 1

I think a video biography woould be great. Thye last on DVD for the same amount time! Cost the same! Plus how kool to watch your father, mother, etc. in their own video biography telling a story about their life, to actually WATCH them and hear them tell it instead of just reading it!!!

Sorry, just my 2 cents.

Answer 2

my dads a funeral director, but i've never heard him say we offer that service... it could be new, though. and we live in a small town, so there's not going to be much of a demand for it

it does sound interesting... im a writer, so it would be nice to think that my thoughts and life are still going to be remembered long after I'm gone.

Talk to them about it. See if they have a story to tell. But remember, word of mouth is good too. Some of the best stories I've heard have been passed down from my parents and grandparents and older siblings and family members. I think that's a fun way to do it, honestly. It makes me feel closer to my family.

It's up to you. It sounds like fun, but it really depends on what you would want to say, and how you want to say it (your parents too)

Answer 3

That's a great idea.
I don't imagine it's cheap. But yeah, too cool. I like the idea of it being on his gravestone, and you can read it if you have the key. That's some hi fi ****! Sounds futuristic.

Answer 4

Sounds like a good idea. I didn't know you could even do anything like that. Just be careful of the things you reveal....lol....some things have to be taken to the grave with you, no?