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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn’t want one either. IMO it’s pointless and costs a lot of money. 
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Same. My sister died a few weeks ago. She didn’t want a funeral and was cremated. There will be a celebration of life in a few weeks. Those are my plans too. [/quote]

I don't understand the distinctions people are making here. What's the difference between a funeral and a celebration of life?[/quote]

Religious funerals usually dwell on where the person is “going” after death,  comfort for the grieving, etc. A celebration of life service is more focused on memories of the persons life. When you have these later, the closest family members are in a better headspace emotionally to appreciate and receive this [/quote]

Also in the past when most deceased were buried, the funeral had to be held soon after the death.  Usually the remains were present, and there was an actual burial.

A memorial service is often not at all religious, and it can be held weeks or months after the death.  There's no coffin, though sometimes people bring the deceased's ashes.[/quote]

Right, but it's still a death ritual to have a memorial service. I dont think a funeral has to be religious, and it can be planned so as to have plenty of time for sharing of memories and celebrating someone's life. It also doesn't have to be held immediately after the death.

I dunno, this "i don't want a funeral, but a memorial service would be ok" just seems like silly semantics to me. [/quote]

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