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THis. So Much this. I think often people say "don't do anything" as a perceived act of kindness or humility...don't trouble yourself, don't make a fuss. But I strongly think doing nothing to honour the wishes of the departed is not really healthy for the rest.As long as you don't tell your kids you specifically want nothing.
My mom wanted nothing done. Fortunately she preplanned the arrangements. The planner was able to persuade her that I and her grandchildren would need something.
She agreed we could do something for family members only.
God bless the minister who said surely you can include your church family. No one knew my mom so the attendance from the congregation was small.
But it was enough.
Hmmm, I would say it is 'for' those who survive but 'about' the deceased. {And even that is not universal, some forms of Christian Theology would also include that it is 'for' the deceased as we try to "pray them into the kingdom"] BUt that is why it is important to let folk know they can do what works best for them. Sometimes that may mean that the community (eg congregation) does somethings separate from what the family does so they can mark the passing as well.Basically a funeral/remembrance it isn't about the dead person. It is about those who will miss their presence. As I have no idea what would feel 'right' to my younger generations I assured them that they can do whatever seems 'right' to them.
NOte that it is not really the executor since the will may not be looked at until after the gathering is held. It may be that the same person is in charge of organizing the gathering but the info should not be in the will. It should be a separate documentAlong with funeral planning - I've recently been looking at some of the available resources to gather all your important info into one place so the executor will have an easier time. Amazing how many such planners are available on Amazon!
I also recently learned that 'pre-arrangements' are not fully binding.
Sorry I was not clear in my post. I was referring to all the other work required of an executor, not actually to the arranging of a funeral or remembrance.NOte that it is not really the executor since the will may not be looked at until after the gathering is held. It may be that the same person is in charge of organizing the gathering but the info should not be in the will. It should be a separate document
I bought one but i found I didn't research enough before buyingAlong with funeral planning - I've recently been looking at some of the available resources to gather all your important info into one place so the executor will have an easier time. Amazing how many such planners are available on Amazon!
I also recently learned that 'pre-arrangements' are not fully binding.
I bought one but i found I didn't research enough before buyingAlong with funeral planning - I've recently been looking at some of the available resources to gather all your important info into one place so the executor will have an easier time. Amazing how many such planners are available on Amazon!
I also recently learned that 'pre-arrangements' are not fully binding.