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...

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.