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To: Dallas59
Thanks for asking this question pertaining to a Christian's burial.

I have a terminal rare lung disease, and have bee tying to decide just what I want done with my remains. My husband is buried in a national cemetery, and I can be as well. I don't have life insurance so it is a money issue with me.

My husband has a conventional burial. Does anyone know if I was to be cremated would the urn be placed in his grave as a casket would be? His name is on the front and mine would e on the back of the military headstone.

218 posted on 12/26/2011 3:24:28 PM PST by Coldwater Creek (He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91:)
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To: Coldwater Creek
I have a terminal rare lung disease, and have bee tying to decide just what I want done with my remains

You will be in my prayers.

224 posted on 12/26/2011 4:51:22 PM PST by verga (We get what we tolerate and increase that which we reward)
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To: Coldwater Creek

Sorry to hear you are so ill, CC. This must be a very difficult topic for you.

I know that inurnments are done in the National Cemeteries, as my sister was inurned next to her husband at the one in Texas last year. Her Memorial Mass was held a month later, giving all the relatives time to make travel plans.

I don’t know about costs, but imagine it is a fraction of a burial in a private or church-related cemetery.

My sis and bro-in-law were very devout Catholics, and so I am sure this manner of burial is acceptable (even to the Pope!) They never missed Mass until they were no longer able to leave the house. There was always a Rosary or two or three every day; and countless novenas and devotions to Our Lady and the Sacred Heart.

I would consider it an honor to be buried with generations of those who served.

Your local Veteran’s Association should be able to answer all your questions about this.


230 posted on 12/26/2011 5:10:46 PM PST by Palladin (No Newts!)
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To: Coldwater Creek

I had a brother who was cremated and placed in an urn,
and put in one of those small wall units.
Four years later when Mom died - she did not want cremation.
They took my brothers urn out of wall and he was placed
on a table next to Mom casket for the viewing. After the
viewing they placed the urn in my mother’s arms...I couldn’t
imagine any better place for him to be. They both were then
put into the wall unit. Where they rest in peace...
I had no idea that they could do such a nice thing.
Of course sibling rivalry - I’m jealous - cause I don’t know
where I’m going to go now...


238 posted on 12/26/2011 5:46:13 PM PST by savage woman
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To: Coldwater Creek

So sorry to hear about your illness. I will be praying for you, too!


243 posted on 12/26/2011 6:25:09 PM PST by Reddy (B.O. stinks)
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To: Coldwater Creek

A co worker and discussed this Thursday. We are both in our early fifties. He is a member of a Church group similar to 7th day Adventists. I was raised a Southern Baptist. Both my parents are still alive and active. It just came to us that the time to start making these kind of decisions is now. I don’t think God cares what happens to your body. Just as long as you believe in his Son.


249 posted on 12/26/2011 6:58:06 PM PST by Dallas59 (President Robert Gibbs 2009-2011)
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