Pure Cremations

I used this for my daughter, mainly because, one I was physically and mentally exhausted and the thought of contacting everyone and arranging it wasn’t something I felt I could do,. Also my daughter lived a fair distance from most people who would attend. So instead we had a quiet close family gathering to intern the ashes, we had a short service and I felt totally at peace and relaxed afterwards. I, nor my immediate family have any regrets

I’ve just witnessed some paperwork for a friend who’s arranged this- take the body away & give back the ashes £1500.

Honestly, it's her choice: if she want's to have a cremation, she should. I know that in many cultures, that's the standard practice (my Hindu friend, for example). Since I'm Catholic, I have chosen to be buried next to my husband when I die, but she should be able to have a cremation.

We pre-paid our funerals years ago, it didn't cost a lot then.

DH is more insistent that me despite scoffing at religion all his life. My DM was a regular churchgoer (RC) so that is what we had. Her long-term best friend attended and was very chirpy but the following day she passed away. She would obviously not have been able to attend a later wake.

My aunt died abt 15 years ago. Her youngest daughter was estranged, but I persuaded her to come. Bridges were built and we all attended her own funeral 10 years later. Her DH was so relieved.

NanaClaire38

wherever or however did you find this thread started in Feb 2023??

Toetoe

Due to family issues I have made this decision , I had a funeral planned but my adult kids don't speak its been years . I decided I didn't want a funeral with a broken family avoiding each other so I've arranged a direct cremation. They can do what they want or not afterwards

I have done the same thing.

At least l.know that l have taken care of myself and wont be relying on anybody else.

But isn't it nice to see a lot of the names who don't post anymore Lemsip? I'm thinking GSM in particular, I miss her sensible, helpful posts