http://www.caring.com/community/groups/end-of-life/discussions/what-choice-will-be-made-regarding-funerals en-us 60 <p>Hi 1000! Thanks for your response. In my case, that was a choice he'd made and discussed for years and years - he never thought much of taking up space in ground, preferring to leave it for living people to live on.&nbsp; :) But I agree - for others, it may be a point of discussion to be sure and clear of the decision. </p> Thu, 15 May 2008 22:33:51 -0000 www.caring.com:8:69:594 LauraL http://www.caring.com/community/groups/end-of-life/discussions/what-choice-will-be-made-regarding-funerals <p><b>I think that this is a topic which should have begun being discussed as soon as your Father made his choice known.&nbsp;&nbsp; <i>Please don't believe for a minute, that what a person states as his/her last wish -- is really their wish.&nbsp;</i> I have known friends that have opted for immediate cremaition, when the only reason was financial.&nbsp; It might be they're attempt to save the family expense, and stress.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You must be absolutely certain of his motivation.&nbsp;&nbsp; The topic should be opening discussed at a &quot;family meeting&quot;, including DAD!</b></p><p><b>My family asked me to list 4 reasons why I preferred cremation over burial.&nbsp;&nbsp;IT STOPPED ME COLD!&nbsp;&nbsp;I WAS FORCED TO RE-THINK MY OWN LOGIC, OR LACK THERE OF!&nbsp;</b></p> Thu, 15 May 2008 01:58:49 -0000 www.caring.com:8:69:587 1000 Yard Wadcutter http://www.caring.com/community/groups/end-of-life/discussions/what-choice-will-be-made-regarding-funerals <p>My father insisted on being cremated - he had no need for his body to take up space in the ground, and he now has an urn in a niche in a mausoleum. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>What were or are your parents' wishes? How can this be discussed beforehand?</p> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:10:34 -0000 www.caring.com:8:69:260 LauraL http://www.caring.com/community/groups/end-of-life/discussions/what-choice-will-be-made-regarding-funerals