Can signing an 'Authorization For Cremation' form somehow make me responsible for my deceased father's debt?
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posted by KevinSkomsvold
on Mar 25, 2013 -
15 answers
My grandad passed away today. My family have asked me to find a poem he might like, to read at his funeral. He was an engineer who would only read 'factual' things, such as instructional/educational books and later in life, a lot of biographies. He didn't go in for poetry at all that I know of. Would like to avoid 'Do not stand at my grave and cry'. Any reccommendations?
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posted by everydayanewday
on Dec 13, 2012 -
27 answers
My estranged father passed away last Sunday. I've decided to attend the funeral. Please help me conduct myself with something resembling grace. Overly complex snowflakey stuff inside.
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posted by Ephelump Jockey
on Jul 31, 2012 -
23 answers
My partner killed himself yesterday, i am still in shock and haven't told people. I don't know how to deal with this and need help
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posted by servix
on Nov 30, 2011 -
59 answers
I run a Worpress site, hosted by Dreamhost. We are about to make a memorial announcement. This will drive a lot of traffic to the site, including hundreds of comments and potentially thousands of hits. I am the only one who runs the site and I need to be prepared. What do I need to do?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 24, 2011 -
7 answers
My estranged father passed away. Should I attend his funeral? Lengthy, snowflake details inside.
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posted by kitkatcathy
on Oct 14, 2011 -
35 answers
How to handle the funeral/remberance of my father, with my mother who has late-stage Alzheimer's?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 2, 2011 -
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Funeral Question: So my grandmother died. The wake is on Thursday and the funeral is on Friday. I've never been to a funeral before and not any Catholic services before. What's expected of me? What can do to help? Or at least not make things worse?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 21, 2011 -
32 answers
Calling all Roman Catholics, Nuns, and Priests! Help me incorporate the Rosary into a Funeral Service for my best friend! (kinda long)
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posted by Tchad
on Mar 16, 2011 -
14 answers
Two questions. How do I write a last will and testament when it involves those I know across the internet? And, how do I ensure that certain...eccentric requests involving my funeral and/or body be carried out?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 5, 2011 -
25 answers
My friend's dad just passed away. How can I help him? What can I do?
I live couple thousand miles away from where he is. Can you give me some suggestions?
Is it bad if I start compiling list of government agencies or funeral homes for them to call? What else I can do?
posted by Carius
on Jan 2, 2011 -
16 answers
Philosophical approaches to death and dying. I am prepping a college course; looking for great readings on philosophical questions about death, but also: world religious/cultural traditions about dying/funerals/mourning/afterlife, how people in death-related jobs see their work (undertakers, hospice workers, doctors, chaplains, military/police...), writings of people who have terminal illnesses, psychological research on preparation for dying, etc.
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posted by LobsterMitten
on Dec 14, 2010 -
51 answers
Tips on coping with grief? My dad passed away a couple of weeks ago and since then i've been pretty much paralyzed with grief. Is there anything i can do to get over this quickly, or at least get a handle on it, because it's affecting my interpersonal relationships, and interfering with quality time with my 17month old.
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posted by ramix
on Jun 8, 2010 -
23 answers
A dear relative will likely die within the next decade, and I am trying to help her plan a natural burial in L.A., but am flummoxed by California's regulations and am unsure whether it is a viable option.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 26, 2010 -
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My grandmother died this morning. I'm going home to help out the family, but I would like to make a list of things I might not remember before I leave so that we don't forget anything.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Aug 12, 2009 -
23 answers
I've recently learned that someone I used to know from when we were both much younger, has died. I knew him only in the context of church and we'd pal around on those Sundays, but we hadn't spoken in years. It's been suggested to me, by my parents, who still attend the church (I don't), that I might play some music at the wake, since I'm a violinist. But it seems to me this might be inappropriate for a few reasons.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 22, 2009 -
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What do I need to know to become a coffin builder? Are there regulations I have to follow? How should I sell them? How much should they cost?
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posted by davey_darling
on May 7, 2009 -
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In the past few months, both parents of my Japanese-American (by way of Hawaii) coworker have passed away. What gift/donation might be appropriate and have special significance to her?
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posted by acorn1515
on Mar 24, 2009 -
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Cousin Zach is a sweetheart, but I don't have the time or inclincation to attend everything he invites us to. How to say no tactfully? Guilt is involved.
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posted by frosty_hut
on Jan 27, 2009 -
21 answers
What are the least wasteful and/or most productive (preferably legal) things that can be done with my body after I'm dead?
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posted by Arasithil
on Nov 12, 2008 -
15 answers
I just found out within the last hour that my father has passed away. I am in California and he lived in Missouri. Now what?
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posted by jvilter
on Oct 1, 2008 -
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In the next month an important anniversary of a loved one's suicide will be coming up. I have never until this year dealt with the feelings involved with the death and the emotions involved in the loss. I have very little memories of the actual funeral involved (I was 13) but it has been suggested to me (by therapist) that maybe I may like to do some sort of memorial or ritual signifying it. I like this idea. I just have no idea how.
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posted by beautifulcheese
on Apr 13, 2008 -
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I've reached my late 20s without ever facing death. How do I deal with death when I know I will face it sooner or later?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 10, 2007 -
25 answers
Questions about the practical aspects of preparing for someone for death and things the survivors need to do after the death.
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posted by Brandon Blatcher
on Oct 8, 2007 -
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My father is going to die in the next few days (cancer of the aesophagus) and my family have decided that I should be the one to take care of the arrangements*. I need advice on dealing with undertakers in the UK, and--a longshot but worth asking--any recommendations for trusted funeral homes and funeral directors in Suffolk (that's Suffolk UK, for the hard of thinking), ideally ones not associated with SCI.
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posted by Hogshead
on Sep 24, 2007 -
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How do I tactfully avoid having to accompany people to the casket at a family member's funeral?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 6, 2007 -
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I'm designing a funeral handout for a young woman who has died suddenly. Help me come up with ideas for a poem or verse or quote or something to include.
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posted by thirteenkiller
on Aug 3, 2007 -
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My friend is dying, and has asked me to preside over his funeral. I am meeting with him this weekend to talk about his wishes. What questions do I need to ask him while he is still alive? What information will make it easier for me to do this? I have been fortunate enough not to have experienced the death of many family or friends, so I don't really know much more about funerals than what I learned from Six Feet Under.
posted by arcticwoman
on Jul 19, 2007 -
13 answers
Can anyone tell me about the legal, practical steps of dealing with a person who dies, their dead body? I live in NYC but imagine the steps must be pretty similar all over the US and Europe too.
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posted by nickyskye
on Mar 12, 2006 -
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Does anyone know why every funeral home I see has a sign with a clock and weather info on it? I was curious about this after noticing it during a cross country drive in Canada. Is there some history or tradition to this?
posted by bryce.clarke
on Oct 31, 2005 -
17 answers
I'm young, not religious, and I am convinced that when I'm dead, I'm dead. I don't care what happens to my remains when I eventually die, but I'm wondering: what's the cheapest,
legal way to
dispose of my body? I live in Chicago, and from my research, even to donate my body to science or to have it cremated would
cost over a grand. Any other options? I just don't want to be a burden to my survivors.
posted by andshewas
on Aug 11, 2005 -
26 answers
BereavementFilter: Etiquettement dilemma about opening/agitating mourning versus sharing in a small life-afirming-recollection-of-the-deceased, er, something (the [+] might make more sense, sorry)
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posted by PurplePorpoise
on Jan 9, 2005 -
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