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06-21-2010, 05:09 PM | #76 |
Encroaching on your decrees
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Speaking as someone who has recently had to organise all this stuff for my mother ... She didn't leave quite as precise a list, but it was very comforting to me to know that I was doing what she wanted. I'd say, leave all the directions you want, make it as precise as you like, it is easy to following instructions when you are grieving.
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06-21-2010, 05:49 PM | #77 |
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It's odd because it will be the first time she's given you instructions that you can safely completely ignore.
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06-21-2010, 10:17 PM | #78 |
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I guess I hadn't thought of it that way. Having instructions would be much better than agonizing over what Mum would have wanted. Come to think of it, I think I am going to ask my mom for a list. She probably won't give me one, but maybe she will start thinking of those things and give me some ideas. I already know she absolutely wants to be buried and not cremated. Other than that, it's a complete mystery.
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06-22-2010, 12:39 AM | #79 |
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My mother has made the arragements and paid for the funeral.
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06-22-2010, 09:06 AM | #80 |
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My parents have made arrangements and have money set aside for long-term care, if necessary. House is protected, if necessary...funerals paid for.
The only think I know is my mom wants Amazing Grace on bagpipes, she thinks it's so pretty. I would rather have them than any house or money...but it is nice to know they have taken care of so much of it already...god knows I'll be a mess, and I'm no "planner" anyway.
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06-22-2010, 09:19 AM | #81 |
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hers and not yours, presumably? That would be a little too much....
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06-22-2010, 09:20 AM | #82 |
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That depends on who goes first.
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06-23-2010, 06:53 AM | #83 |
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The only bit of Sundae's list that I thought might be expected a bit too much was the greeting people so everyone feels comfortable. Shouldn't it be the other way round with the attendees greeting the bereaved?
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06-23-2010, 06:58 AM | #84 | |
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