02/22/2017
We tend not to want to think about our death or that of loved ones but it is wise to plan ahead and discuss wishes with your family. Don't wait till the worst day of your life to try to plan.
“I want to ask you a question,” my mother began, “and Daddy’s on the line too, now."
“When we die, are you going to want a funeral, or a memorial service, or what?”
“Uh, well…” I stalled. “I have no idea. What do YOU want?”
“This won’t be for us, darling. Think a bit about what YOU will need,” my mother insisted.
A pause.
“OK, I’ll want to have a funeral for you…”
“Fine. Then please hold it at noon, at Riverside Chapel in NYC.”
“OK, but why there and then?”
“Because most of your friends work, this will be convenient, and at lunchtime. You’ll have support.”
“Oh my God, is anything wrong? Is one of you–or both of you–sick??”
“No, not at all. We just had dinner with friends who brought this up, and we think you should know how we feel as well. There’s more.”
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