“Instead of a “funeral” I’ve asked that they have a gathering to celebrate my life and tell stories about me and how I affected and influenced their lives.”
I lost a close friend last year and this was his wish also. Lots of tears and laughter. I now have plans to do the same.
I plan to have the same thing, held on the veranda of my horse barn. My ashes will be mixed with those of a few special creatures I’ve shared my life with. The ashes will be scattered over the graves of my horses. Hubby will do the same. I don’t feel that it really matters what happens to remains. The soul is already with the Lord (or elsewhere).