I've had to go to 7 funerals this year all at close times. I know of another person that is dying, and oh my God another funeral. I am sick of them. Sorry I am ranting but how would you feel to put on black again and mourn for the umpteemth time>
2007-08-23 10:50:46 · 9 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
I shared a room with my Grandmother for 15 years she died, my Father wouldnot take me or my Mom to her funeral out of state cause they were getting seperated, my Aunt had all her kids in the car and only had room for my Mom I could not go and that devastated me. I felt I let her down.
What I am getting at is I feel finally after all these years that , her spirit would have said to me'Don't worry about it", You do not have to go to a funeral stay home say a prayer tell the person you are sorry you could not go, I do not think their spirit would hold it against you cause they are in a better place not sick anymore while we're here suffering.
I really believe that.
2007-08-23 17:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by Hmmm... 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my family funerals tend to come in clumps like that too. Having worked in the church for years I have a somewhat different view of these services.
Going to all these funerals isn't a pile of pie. It is a comfort for the close family of the deceased person to see that so many people remember them.
Having said that, I don't go to funerals any more unless it's for someone I'm very close to. I do send a letter of condolence as well as a contribution to the suggested charity (or something that the deceased believed in, or lacking that a medical foundation dealing with how that person died).
Remember too, that you don't ALWAYS have to wear black. At my father's funeral I had to deliver the address so I was in a more somber blue but his sisters were in all shades of pinks and greens and my mum was in burgandy, because that's what HE would have wanted.
Blessings at this time,
2007-08-23 18:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by Zimmia 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like funerals. They're very nice and it gives family and friends time to be together. I'm not saying I like people dying, but the memorial services and celebration of life after is a beautiful thing.
2007-08-23 18:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
-I am sorry for your losses, but would you prefer to live in a society with no funerals? There are many places in the world where people wish to be able to part with their dear ones with dignity and respect. Count your blessings, and be well.
2007-08-23 18:26:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try something else instead of burying people in dirt, different methods of acknowledging a passing.
My favorite one is where your put on a boat on a river (near falls) and set on fire, as you burn your soul sails to all the other realms.
Kinda like cremation but without the pot on the mantle..which I think is disrespectful personally. Turning someone into a literal possession.
2007-08-23 18:42:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't mourn the passing, celebrate the person.
I don't want people crying over me, I want them to laugh at the ditzyness and remember the kindness that I have shown. That is how I remember those who have passed on before me.
2007-08-23 23:08:56 · answer #6 · answered by mysticalviking 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try to have some respect for the deceased and be happy you're alive to go to one or 7.
2007-08-24 03:13:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
^I am so sorry for all your lose, I pray you don't have to go through this again. I'm sending you a hug. Blessed be.
2007-08-23 19:37:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey that's life. people die sooner or later. at the same time, people are being born.
2007-08-23 17:57:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋