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Originally posted by Finer Woman10-A-91
You know death is one of those things we just take for granted. We know our time here is borrowed. But we are so afraid. I am forever haunted by last images of dear friends and family lying in their caskets...and that's just not the image of who they were to me. I am sure this image of the departed is a lot more settling ...seeing him as he was in life...and will in effect make the grieving process easier on those he left behind.
I really think its incredibly thoughtful of his family and friends to have him in his most favorite state amongst his favorite things. I know in some cultures its common practice to send out to sea momentos of one's favorite things and to bury the deceased with their favorite things as well.
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Though I feel what you are saying, I don't know about this type of send off. I don't like seeing my family members or friends in coffins either, but I don't want to see my mama reclined with her feet in a pedicure tub, even though that's what she likes to do. I think that I would be more freaked out by seeing a dead person simulated in a"life-like" situation. *shudders*
Couldn't they have just gotten him a Pittsburgh Steelers coffin liner or something? Or just placed his blanket on tp of him in the coffin?
