Silly Joke of the Day
Donna’s husband Mike died suddenly one day. Donna was taking care of the funeral arrangements with the undertaker when she was asked how she wanted Mike’s obituary to read.Donna asked the undertaker, “How much does an obituary cost?” The undertaker replied, “One dollar per word.”Donna then said, “I want the obituary to read – MIKE […]
Scientist Confirms “Old People Smell”
We’ve all smelled it. And like flatulence in church, nobody says anything. It’s that odd perfume that comes from Great Grandma Eunice when you reach down to give her a hug. It’s that odor that wafts through nursing homes. And now science is here to prove to us what we’ve already known. Old people have an odd […]
Diamond Burial: Making Cremains Last Forever
The first time I heard of “Diamond Burial”, I thought it was an extreme case of the funeral industry attempting to accommodate the baby boomer inspired market demands for “personalization.” I’m not a big fan of the personalization thrust in the funeral industry as I think it’s both a passing trend and can tend to overlook […]
Dollhouse Gravestone
This is the grave of Nadine Earles in the Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett, Alabama. Supposedly, Nadine wanted a dollhouse as a Christmas gift. Unfortunately, she died a week before Christmas Day. Her parents decided to build her a dollhouse on her grave and they filled it with her toys and belongings.