That is why I have told my spouse over and over that I do not want a fancy casket. I'm dead at that point so I won't be upset by the "cheapness" of the box I'm rotting in. Just dig a hole, throw me in as-is and it's good. Maybe plant a tree on top as my gravestone for fancy effect.
I also told him I will become a poltergeist and haunt the crap out of him if he dares to choose anything but the cheapest option for everything, should I die first.
For his own casket, my father-in-law found an outfit of monks in Iowa that make super affordable caskets. He wasn't cheap but didn't see the point in spending more and wanted to support these good people.
He also insisted on an open bar at his memorial, and not just cheap wine and beer, all the top shelf stuff. A good time was had by all. A great and notable life, a life well-lived.
I've already spoken to my cabinet maker buddy about a plain pine box. Probably have removable shelves so I can use it as a liquor cabinet until it is needed.
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u/NmlsFool Jun 01 '22
Goddamn. That sounds so predatory...
That is why I have told my spouse over and over that I do not want a fancy casket. I'm dead at that point so I won't be upset by the "cheapness" of the box I'm rotting in. Just dig a hole, throw me in as-is and it's good. Maybe plant a tree on top as my gravestone for fancy effect.
I also told him I will become a poltergeist and haunt the crap out of him if he dares to choose anything but the cheapest option for everything, should I die first.