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
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Sue
Thursday, September 04, 2008 at 02:18 PM
























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
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