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Old 10-18-2013, 10:50 PM   #26
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I like studying rituals, but I hate, loathe and despise taking part in them. I arranged my father's funeral this summer and somehow made it a valuable experience for others. At least they said so. I am glad about that, but for me, it was misery times ten. Maybe for people with big extended families, it's not so arduous. But I couldn't believe I had to do a 180 and deal with all of that activity and socializing when I was in such deep shock. It's cruel, but I got through it. My mom got through it. But I hate funerals. I think they serve a purpose. But because I hate them so, I do not want one.

There is a Stephen Dunn poem I'd like my friends and loved ones to read on the occasion of my death. Maybe I'll leave a stack of letters for them with it inside.

Re the disposition of my body. I don't care. Cremation.
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