Sunday, February 12, 2012

Associated Press Story Puts Issue of Abandoned Cremated Remains in Spotlight

My mother made her final wishes darn clear - she wanted to be cremated and she wanted her ashes spread in the Colorado Rockies. What Mom didn't make clear was who should do this, but then again, I always assumed that this rite of passage should fall to family members. Yet reading an Associated Press ...
9/ 4/08 2:18pm

Hi Dorian - I too hope that people step up and take responsibility.  I bet those leaving behind their loved ones aren't leaving behind any monies or possessions left them in a will!

 

I remember reading your post about your mom's ashes and how you were so happy you had completed her final wishes.  I don't think people trust themselves enough to go through these kinds of difficult things so they bail.  When in truth, they just might find the perfect healing to such a sad event.

 

All the best, sue

 

Here is a post that might be of interest: Alzheimer's - Top Ten Ways to Die Organized

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