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Title: Reason to be cremated
Post by: urnmor on November 08, 2021, 02:37:16 PM
Please remove if this is offensive to anyone.

Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: dk117 on November 08, 2021, 03:12:23 PM
I found that quite entertaining.   My thought process is that over the history of mankind, every single burial site is ultimately desecrated.   In this case, it's not forever.  Cremation seems to be the logical choice. 

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

DK
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: 02ebz06 on November 08, 2021, 04:19:49 PM
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

My reason is it's cheaper.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on November 08, 2021, 04:40:24 PM
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

My reason is it's cheaper.

From what I have heard, it is almost the same price as a burial nowadays as more people have been making that choice.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: 02ebz06 on November 08, 2021, 04:54:54 PM
From what I have heard, it is almost the same price as a burial nowadays as more people have been making that choice.

You can get a casket/cemetery plot, and burial for less than a grand?
In Texas I had seen cremations advertised for $750, here I have seen ads for $1000.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: yorkdude on November 08, 2021, 04:56:45 PM
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

My reason is it's cheaper.

From what I have heard, it is almost the same price as a burial nowadays as more people have been making that choice.
About $2,000 here with no viewing etc. etc. etc.
This is already our direction in writing (will) as well as to our kids.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on November 08, 2021, 05:29:44 PM
From what I have heard, it is almost the same price as a burial nowadays as more people have been making that choice.

You can get a casket/cemetery plot, and burial for less than a grand?
In Texas I had seen cremations advertised for $750, here I have seen ads for $1000.

Not in PA.  Most funerals with viewings, services, etc. are in the $5k+ range.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: BigDave83 on November 09, 2021, 07:49:12 AM
From what I have heard, it is almost the same price as a burial nowadays as more people have been making that choice.

You can get a casket/cemetery plot, and burial for less than a grand?
In Texas I had seen cremations advertised for $750, here I have seen ads for $1000.

Not in PA.  Most funerals with viewings, services, etc. are in the $5k+ range.

Man died in 99 I think it was close 6K then, Woman died in 08 and asked the funeral home to do the same as for him, it was closer to 8K then. I think we did have 2 nights viewing and we didn't go with the cheapest casket or vault. We had cemetery plots already.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: Bentley on November 09, 2021, 04:09:32 PM
I think Moms cremation in 2015 was just shy of $2000.  But that was just burn her up and give us the ashes!
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: Darwin on November 09, 2021, 09:04:52 PM
I saw a billboard advertising cremation for $750 a couple years back.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: Fat Freddy on November 10, 2021, 06:40:13 AM
I have 6 more payments on my prepaid plan. My plan cost was $5000. While I had to pick out certain things for the prepaid, I sure hope the wife and kids are smart and go for as little cost as possible. My cemetery plot cost $50 so I told kids to dig the whole throw me in and covering me up. That didnt go over very well with my daughter.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: reubenray on November 10, 2021, 08:52:37 AM
I tell my wife to burn me, bottle me and then toss me.  She did not like that comment.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: 02ebz06 on November 10, 2021, 10:46:28 AM
I tell my wife to burn me, bottle me and then toss me.  She did not like that comment.

Same here, cremation and then into the trash. My ashes are of no use to anyone, unless you want to fertilize plants with them.
Wife wasn't too happy with that suggestion either.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: Bentley on November 10, 2021, 01:55:20 PM
Yeah, I have no use for my body when I am dead.  This clip is just about the way I feel.  Go to 1:19 to skip the rest.

Klingon's Attitude towards Death (https://youtu.be/WN5apO6AY8Q)
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: hughver on November 11, 2021, 09:39:10 AM
This subject is close to my heart since in ten minutes I'm off to get a pace maker installed   :clap:
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: Bentley on November 11, 2021, 10:35:19 AM
Will be praying for you hugh! You will do well!

Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: hughver on November 11, 2021, 03:07:37 PM
It was no fun but I survived. I'm going to stay here overnight for observation, go home tomorrow.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: 02ebz06 on November 11, 2021, 03:16:04 PM
Good deal!  Best wishes...
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: hughver on November 11, 2021, 03:41:48 PM
Thanks
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on November 11, 2021, 03:53:39 PM
Best of luck to you!
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: pmillen on November 11, 2021, 04:21:54 PM
Hugh!  A huge surprise to me.  It was good to see your lighthearted attitude prior to the procedure and after.  I'm pleased that it's working out for you.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: urnmor on November 11, 2021, 07:09:01 PM
It was no fun but I survived. I'm going to stay here overnight for observation, go home tomorrow.

I am glad all went well and we will keep you in our prayers for a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: yorkdude on November 11, 2021, 07:24:34 PM
Hugh great news. It is a bit rough but to some part of life.
Title: Re: Reason to be cremated
Post by: TravlinMan on November 11, 2021, 08:28:06 PM
It was no fun but I survived. I'm going to stay here overnight for observation, go home tomorrow.

Hang in there. its different for everyone.  My 88 year old father just got his second one just before the lock down last year. says he feels it a little on occasion. First one lasted around 11 years.

He is still with us and doing well, and hopefully you should be back to a decent activity level and quality of life soon.

You will likely receive a remote home monitor for the new pacemaker soon.

Best wishes and prayers that all goes well and the new pacemaker keeps every thing in check its supposed to do.