tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post2205639713239861786..comments2023-12-31T09:17:15.628-05:00Comments on A Life in Pages: Cremation or Burial? Does it Matter?Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15745389922246602752noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-66498967459264038932007-02-23T00:12:00.000-05:002007-02-23T00:12:00.000-05:00Everyone in my family was burried in a casket, not...Everyone in my family was burried in a casket, not as ashes in an urn. I was brought up as a Catholic in Austria. Creamation was not widely practiced. I visited the grave of my mother who died in 1939. I was a child then and I still remembered the funeral and the burial service and I know it was her body who was put into this grave. To me it is a comforting thought. I love your thoughts on this subject, Angie.<BR/><BR/>May all the souls who left this world before us Rest in Peace!<BR/><BR/>FrankAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-85040222747054381932007-02-13T19:13:00.000-05:002007-02-13T19:13:00.000-05:00I'm a bit claustrophobic, so the thought of burial...I'm a bit claustrophobic, so the thought of burial gives me anxiety attacks! I know that is silly, but I also know (or pray!) that God will take me home either way, so I'm all for having my ashes scattered to the heavenly wind. Your logic and biblical rationale, on the other hand, are impeccable!<BR/><BR/>ClydeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-6562041737611378082007-02-12T07:47:00.000-05:002007-02-12T07:47:00.000-05:00Thanks for the thoughts, Angie. I've always found ...Thanks for the thoughts, Angie. I've always found the thought of cremation a bit troubling, wasn't sure how to articulate why...and your blog really lays out a good view.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03577880961222731393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-74231538713341095142007-02-12T07:26:00.000-05:002007-02-12T07:26:00.000-05:00ummmm. Just watched a movie and some of it was fa...ummmm. Just watched a movie and some of it was family members disputing over burial and creamation. <BR/>I have been back and forth on the issue but you made burial sound very appealing. To be abscent from the body is to be at home with the Lord.Caitrionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164942020217333589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-73809796601025627072007-02-11T22:05:00.000-05:002007-02-11T22:05:00.000-05:00Having buried one parent and cremated another, all...Having buried one parent and cremated another, all the metaphor in the world doesn't lessen the loss or the pain. I wish I had something romantic to say about either one, but for me, it didn't matter, they were with the Lord, and I was left here. (Thank goodness! I mean, I miss them, but I'm thankful God's still got plans for me here with my husband and children!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-30593878766897340712007-02-11T19:18:00.000-05:002007-02-11T19:18:00.000-05:00I appreciate the perspective. I have tossed the cr...I appreciate the perspective. I have tossed the cremation around in my mind a few times, but your "two cents" makes 'sense'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com