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FDP Forum / Moe's Tavern (_8^(I) / whats the best funeral you ever attended?
(This message was last edited by Charlie Macon at 09:50 AM, Jul 9th, 2012)
FDP Forum / Moe's Tavern (_8^(I) / whats the best funeral you ever attended?
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TeleThom
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Take my organs if I'm dead, but not befoJul 8th, 2012 05:06 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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It's all in you beliefs.
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My Dad's wasn't bad. He was very involved with theatre and occasionally did Elvis impersonations. The crowd was fun, funny, and told some great stories. It was 1978 and other than his entertainment ventures he was considered Mr. Conservative.
The cremation oven was on the other side of the wall from where the service was held. Just before his casket was passed into the crematorium my sister slid a baggie into his inside jacket pocket for the ride. As the heavy door closed, then the curtain in front of it, the subdued sound of the fire gave way to Elvis' rendition of "My Way" as everybody who knew grinned about the baggie going along with Dad.
The wake was a rockin' party that made its way through three major venues at the harbor. What a day!
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Outside the Family what You Think.Jul 8th, 2012 05:20 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I thought this was initially a joke. I would rather not attend a funeral if I can help it. I've been to a few wakes and I just get a horrible feeling being their.
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I always tell the youngsters in my band that while they're planning their futures, I'm busy planning my funeral.
And they STILL make me help "roadie" our equipment!
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Take my organs if I'm dead, but not befoJul 8th, 2012 05:30 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Being a non-practicicing Catholic, I believe that God loves us all and has a place prepared for us.
For the non-believers, and I'm totally cool with that, death is an anesthesia you just don't wake up from.
Win-win, depending on your faith.
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Memphis, TNJul 8th, 2012 05:49 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I attended Albert King's service.
Joe Walsh played "Amazing Grace" on slide.
VERY powerful.
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I believe I'll just wait for mine ...
Then I'll kick back and take it easy while everyone else sweats ;)
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counting it all joyJul 8th, 2012 06:33 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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thanks--keep em coming-- no joke though-- just want to honor his life and exploits-- though he had never had to work a single day in his life-not one paying job ever--he was in the truest sense of the word--a trust fund baby-- but a kinder and gentler and caring soul you would ever meet-
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I never thought about "the best funeral ever attended" until I saw this thread.
First thing that comes to mind was the funeral of a prominent local businessman earlier this year. I knew him from having sung in the church choir with him and from having rented a room from this mother-in-law for a year up until my wedding day, over 40 years ago.
The gentleman was a 91-year-old WWII vet and highly regarded. I was going to comfort the grieving widow and her three children by reminding them of what sweet-tasting satsumas their tree produced when I was renting from her mother. The widow then reminded her children that I was the guy who shot a armadillo under the house the night before I got married. They all had found this hilarous and when reminded of it at the funeral, all burst into laughter.
So I guess I did some good.
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My mother's... 200 people in attendance, standing room only. Wake followed, and what a wake.
Remarkable woman.
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Yeeeehaaaa!Jul 9th, 2012 09:48 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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My Dad's. We (my brothers and Mom and a close family friend) put together a Memorial Service for him at a small church with his closest friends and family....probably about 200 people. Dad had been cremated prior to all of this, so it was just a true memorial service. I made the pamphlet (I forgot what those are called) with the key events lined out. My two brothers and I each stood up and gave presentations of our personal thoughts of ol' Dad. I had the New Orleans Saints helmet he made for me out of the blue as a child, which I thought was just about the coolest thing a Dad could do.
My Dad had asked a friend to rewrite lyrics to a certain song he loved. I ended up being the lyricist from having an emotional moment at the computer....and the words just flew outta me. Got the full support from my brothers. My Dad was able to give me the thumbs up before he passed away. One of my brothers and I performed the song in the ceremony, and it was perhaps the most emotionally heavy thing I've ever had to sing and play guitar through. At one point I tried to look at my Mom while singing, but that lasted about 1 microsecond as I knew I was gonna get all choked up.
It was a wonderful ceremony, and my Mom continues to wish we had somehow filmed the event.
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All of them were just so awesome, gosh, it's so hard to pick the best.
(;oD
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Love hard, play hard, live hard.Jul 9th, 2012 09:57 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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The most poignant was my brother's.
My great-neice played first chair trumpet in high school and she practically lived with my brother and SIL. At one time, he had asked her to play "Taps" at his funeral. Then he suddenly died.
She did it. Tore all of the family up at the gravesite in the misty rain but she held it together enough to honor his wish.
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I like your approach, telewired, wish I had something useful to contribute. Good luck with it, though.
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what do you mean the bass is too loud?Jul 9th, 2012 10:31 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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my mom died after a long, drawn out illness in 92. Although the funeral was a 'relief' of sorts,
I can't use the word 'best' as a description.
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A minimalist walks into a bar.Jul 9th, 2012 11:56 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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My friend Steve delivered a eulogy at his father's funeral that began, "If my dad could see how I dressed for the occasion, he'd think he'd died and gone to heaven. Oh, wait. . . ."
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mongoonlypawn, one of my brothers, the first one to get up and speak at my Dad's service, started off by making a comment on how he hopes he has correctly fixed his tie in a manner that my Dad would approve. This single comment made everyone laugh rather loudly, and it started off the service totally upbeat.
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A WWII vet, a family friend. Full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Now that was a funeral.
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counting it all joyJul 9th, 2012 07:11 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I know best was not the best choice of words--just to do this for one of my very best friends of 40 years--man we went to crazy concerts in the 70`s together and went to boarding school together-like a brother in every way--I could not sleep the other night and went to my garage until 2:30am playing guitar and thinking of him and asking God for a special song--came up with some music--still waiting on the words-Whit--my friend had Doc Watson come to his house on occasion and jam along with Merle back in the day-he was from North Carolina-- and moved back there in the 801s for a time-- He was an unbelievable guitar player who thought he stunk and would hardly ever play in front of anyone--- I know it will go well and I will have the words I need when I need them---just want to be somewhat prepared--
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Enjoy the event, TWired.
Tough times, but good times memorializing.
My best?
My dad's.
Wild guy. Well esteemed at work and elsewhere.
Full house in a big church. Portola Valley, CA.
Whole damn end of the building was glass.
Full glass view of groves of trees beyond the pulpit.
Spiritually gorgeous.
Me and siblings with front pew seating.
Hair on my neck is on end.
I KNOW me da's hangin' around, checkin' it out.
As the minister begins, I look out the glass.
I spot a dove; think strange things.
Dove jumps and flies STRAIGHT into the glass.
THUD.
BIG, quiet pause...minister recalculating.
One of my dad's favorite sayings: "NOW that I've got your attention"...
I look out again. Spot another dove.
Silly thoughts now...
Yep; dove jumps and pounds into the glass...
THUD
Brought the house down.
Hat's off, Donald J.; god speed where ever!
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