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re: Legit question for Atheist on the OT Board
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:14 pm to beebefootballfan
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:14 pm to beebefootballfan
When my dad died we had a party and shared all the good times we had when he was alive. I set up a video camera by the pool so that people could go out there for a bit of privacy and record a story of how he had touched their lives. Lots of crying and lots of laughter, too. He would have had a good time.
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Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:22 pm to beebefootballfan
If he was an atheist make it more of a thing where you "celebrate his life" rather than a traditional religious funeral. Have everyone tell stories about him and then drink heavily after.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:23 pm to madamsquirrel
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The last two funeral home services I have been to included slideshows of the persons life and music was played in the beginning and end.
That's a great idea actually!
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:24 pm to beebefootballfan
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My question to you is what would you like done at your funeral?
Well, I've never really thought about it. I've only said that I'd rather have a big party for people to have a day to enjoy themselves and the fun times we had. I wouldn't want a somber or sad atmosphere because to me death, my death, wouldn't be sad but maybe more relieving than anything.
I nearly got smoked by a deer Monday morning as I was going 60mph, thankfully it was running at a full on sprint as it crossed the highway in front of me and I was able to swerve just enough to graze its tailend and not cause myself to fishtail into trees.
Now knowing my family, they'd do my funeral the way they want to, it'd be in the damned southern baptist church I grew up in and my Gramma has attended for 70+ years, they'd bury me in the cemetery on the hill with the rest of the family plots, it'd be super churchy, Amazing Grace would be played, it'd be a shell and devoid of positive emotions. That would make me angry because it's ignorant to the choices and beliefs I held and found evidence to support an informed decision.
As others have said to leave religious overtones out, and keep it simple, basic, and respectful while leaving those in attendance with something that helps leave a nice memory and helps with their grief. You're definitely in a situation that is tough to approach.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:27 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
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keep it simple, basic, and respectful while leaving those in attendance with something that helps leave a nice memory and helps with their grief.
Pour out a 40oz on the ground, and write his name on a bridge.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:31 pm to Btrtigerfan
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Pour out a 40oz on the ground, and write his name on a bridge.
Don't forget the "In Memory of ..." decal on the back window of your truck.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:32 pm to beebefootballfan
maybe do a solo of wind beneath my wings
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:39 pm to Fletch F Fletch
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As for the religious aspect, in your case, I personally wouldn't mind someone saying something like "fletch wasn't religious, but if you'd like to silently pray for whatever and to whoever, you're more than welcome". Something simple like that.
helllllll yea, hedge those bets
smart man
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:43 pm to DeathValley85
"Good ole Bob here never believed in god. At least he didn't a few days ago."
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:48 pm to DeathValley85
No no, no Pascal's wager here. Also, how am I hedging the bet, I'm not doing any praying at my own funeral.....I'm saying I also wouldn't demand a no pray zone be erected around my urn. I think it's silly but I know it helps others, and trust me...people are gonna be frickING DEVASTATED when I go. Bank it. 
Posted on 6/9/14 at 12:11 am to beebefootballfan
Well if he was an atheist than a funeral is pointless to him and he wouldn't care at all what you did with his body. So do whatever his family wants, according to him he's no longer around
Posted on 6/9/14 at 5:00 am to Tiger1242
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Well if he was an atheist than a funeral is pointless to him and he wouldn't care at all what you did with his body. So do whatever his family wants, according to him he's no longer around
Posted on 6/9/14 at 6:51 am to beebefootballfan
I've been to some bad funeral services where the person giving the sermon didn't know the deceased person's name, one called the widow another woman's name, told stories that didn't make sense, etc.
The worst way to send someone off is by someone that didn't know about the person's life, IMO.
The worst way to send someone off is by someone that didn't know about the person's life, IMO.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 7:50 am to 4LSU2
I refuse to be in a funeral parlor...is the guy in a casket or an urn? If an urn, bypass the funeral parlor and do something at his house.
I can't believe anyone would want there last place in the world to be is a drab, scary, weird 70s looking funeral parlor.
I can't believe anyone would want there last place in the world to be is a drab, scary, weird 70s looking funeral parlor.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 8:17 am to foshizzle
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I also think the Viking funeral pyre would be pretty cool. But honestly it's about what the family wants, I won't care because I'll be dead.
From what I remember, that's become illegal anyways.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 8:20 am to Tiger1242
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Well if he was an atheist than a funeral is pointless to him and he wouldn't care at all what you did with his body. So do whatever his family wants, according to him he's no longer around
funerals are not for the deceased, they are for the family/friends
and I promise you, you will not care at all what they do with your body either when you are dead
Posted on 6/9/14 at 8:22 am to beebefootballfan
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My question to you is what would you like done at your funeral?
i'll be dead, so i doubt i care what they do in all honesty
*ETA: i have told my family not to spend much money, though
This post was edited on 6/9/14 at 8:23 am
Posted on 6/9/14 at 8:22 am to Melvin
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I really don't care what they do with me when I die because I'll be dead. If my family members want to have a Catholic funeral for me to make them feel better that's fine. But they could just throw me in the trash for all I care.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 9:05 am to beebefootballfan
I want to be fed to a great white shark.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 9:27 am to beebefootballfan
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. I am stuck in a what to do scenario as he was an Atheist. They are RC's but have requested that I perform the funeral in a manner that would respect him and his beliefs.
Funerals are for the grieving not the deceased. Your friend doesn't care what you do, he's passed. Do whatever you think will give the family the most comfort. Sorry for your loss.
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