I think I'm going to become a funeral director. Apparently, it is the way to riches. I watched enough episodes of "Six Feet Under" to know what to say. Start with, "I'd like to offer our condolences, and also our current special on forever memorials with DVD and website, along with a keepsake pendant and the Sports Illustrated football phone..."
Before I go into my spitfire rant about arranging a funeral, I will post the necessary info for those of you who may want to attend the viewing, the service, or send whatever it is that people send during these times. It's all new to me, my friends.
- Viewing: Thursday, March 27, at Goetz Funeral Home in Seguin, TX (Seguin is east of San Antonio) at 714 N. Austin St, Seguin, TX. Viewing hours are 2pm - 9pm. I'm sure I'll be there the entire time. This is a simple viewing for local folks who can't make it to East Texas for the burial. Directions to the funeral home are provided in the link.
- Graveside service: Saturday, March 29 at 1pm, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Woodlawn, TX (between the East Texas towns of Marshall and Jefferson off of Highway 59). Arrangements made courtesy of Downs Funeral Home, Marshall, TX. Flowers, donations, etc. can be sent to Downs Funeral Home. Pastor Bill Buchanan of Jefferson, TX, who knows my family well, will be officiating.
- Obituaries will be posted Wednesday in the San Antonio Express News and the Marshall News Messenger. Also, an online posting will be available with the Seguin Gazette, and Seguin radio station KWED 1580 AM will broadcast the obituary.
Phil and I are writing up a nice obituary tonight about my dad's life. Despite all the spit and vinegar, he was one heck of a guy who lived one heck of a fascinating life. I hope the plans we made will do him proud.
Too tired tonight to keep writing the blog. Will continue tomorrow. Until then, folks.
6 beautiful people muttered something back:
We'd be there if we were closer. We'll be there in spirit and we're as close as the telephone and internetie lines, if you need anything.
Love.
Much love.
Be gentle with yourself, sweet girl.
So sorry for your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care of yourself ok? Thinking of you and yours xx
I guess there is something to be said for pre-planning of funeral arrangements, although I don't think most people are comfortable with the idea :(
I've been wondering about your mother...how is she doing through all this?
wishing you strength and faith through these difficult times
J
We were surprised at the price of an obituary in the Houston Chronicle when Ma passed.
And teh cremation was not cheap either.
Oh and Seguine home of Texas Lutheran University where I almost went to college.
Sending you and the family good thoughts in this tough time
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