This week I was asked to do a reading from the book of Philippians at a Catholic funeral. The religious sentiment aside, I considered it an honor, as this person was quite dear to me. It got me thinking about my own demise, and what I should do now to make clear I don't want a religious remembrance. What have you all done to assure this for yourselves?
My family knows. If they must gather together, they'll hand out lyrics to Ripple by the Greatful Dead to sing along if desired. They'll talk about my absolute certainty my spirit/energy/whatever has only changed forms and still exists. If possible, I'll decide how & when to make the change.
Well, not stepping foot in a church forever is a pretty good hint, haha! Atheist since fourteen, loner, very few weddings and funerals... Thot I might save trouble when I decide its my time to go by going for a last sail on my boat, bottle of pills, strap on an anchor and lean overboard...
I really don't care as I am unlikely to complain?
Not really too bothered. I’d rather let the people decide. After all, I don’t need to make anymore statements about me.. That’s for others to consider. I’m off for a rest!
I find the idea of a sad party bad. I like the idea of an Irish wake. However I've had the unfortunate opportunities for attend many funerals for loved ones -- there is a catharsis in any get together -- sad, religious, happy, or whatever. I'm glad that reading the passage from any religious text was an honor -- it should be. It is the sentiment that is important.