[Magdalen] funeral planning

[Ginga Wilder]

Jon, I believe each of us gets to plan our own funeral, if we want to do
that.  In so doing, we have an opportunity to think about our faith and
craft a worship service that expresses our heart.   I believe the planning
process is a very good thing.  Can you speak with the clergy person who
will do your service and give your order of service to that person for safe
keeping?   Your family may plan something they want, but you will have
taken the opportuntiy to care for yourself in this way.

I love you, Brud.
Ginga

On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 4:00 PM, Esther Williamson <momohl1 at cox.net> wrote:

> My Priest encourages us to file a copy of our funeral wishes with her. She
> uses that copy when she meets with the family. Tell those who disagree with
> your plans that they can do what they want later as a memorial service but
> that you intend to have your Rite II with no Eucharist and then give your
> plans to someone you trust to see it carried out.
>
> Esther
>
>
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> On 5/25/2016 3:01 PM, Jon Egger wrote:
>
>> Listmates,
>>
>> I am seriously working on my funeral plan.  All I want is a simple Rite II
>> burial office.  No Eucharist.
>>
>> Some in my family are blocking my wishes by saying that 'funerals are for
>> the living, not the dead.'
>>
>> This isn't easy. Thanks for letting me vent.
>>
>>
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