Serious question about wake/funeral etiquette.

I also want Joe Morris to be given control of my ID here. That way, he can let his inner Charles Manson out and not have anyone think twice.

Back to the original question, I like flowers and think they take away some of the sting of a funeral.

 

Maybe they refuse to listen to instruction because of the way you present them.

 

Small?

 

I don't want to be paying for all you f@cks. One half keg of meister brau, charge $3 a cup and if you jerks want more, you can bring your own.

Even in death I'm gonna be cheap.

But then again, if enough people come, $3 a solo, might be a chance to make a couple of bucks. Hmmm?

 

The margin's better on Natty light.

 

Since I'm in the funeral biz it may help you to know even the funeral professionals F this up. It is regularly ignored and flowers are sent. I was laughing with a funeral director about this at my Dads funeral. We asked for cancer research donations "in Lieu of"... we got some of both. Many of the flowers were from industry associates that should know better...

Stressful time.... let it go....

Yes, they would like a donation to the cause they have named but it's not uncommon to send flowers anyway/also.

 

LOL,,, I'll drink your cheap beer just cause it pisses you off,,,, But I will have a flask of good booze on me.

 

OK, now your alias makes sense. :up:

 

Put a tap on the side of your coffin. Should be room for the keg where the bottom half of a regular person's legs would go.
Folks can kneel down, pull a glass and toast you. Maybe put a plate of cheese and crackers on your chest.

 

Many people thing "in lieu of" means "in light of".

 

This...small arrangement and donation.

 

Those people ain't so bright.

 

Funny you mention that. After reading some of the responses I called the florist and cancelled the big floral wreath thing in favor of something more subtle.

My deceased colleague's family is actually in the funeral business, hence my sensitivity to doing it right.

 

Joe would really really like that!

 

solid.

 

I have a long standing arrangement with my best friend.
No flowers. Cheap ole pine box. The worms can have me. no need to waste any more money on me.

Just bring BYOB, pour me a shot of Absolute(The best we could afford in college and oh so many memories) and dance on my grave.


Cortez can bring the soundtrack.

IMO Funerals are a guilt game on the family, you need the 10k everlong casket not the 4k dirt nap brand
Same with flowers. YOU need a bazillion flowers to show your loved one was cared for.

Horsehockey
A well wishing card is fine. Do the donation

 

Your pricing is off. I just paid nearly $4K for Mom's cremation and associated fees. A casket and full funeral and burial is a lot more than $10K.

Some flowers are nice at the service. A little beauty and life in the space while we celebrate the life of the departed is nice, but I do agree that there's no need to go overboard.

 

Just making an example