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7. I know families who are just skipping the funeral.

Tue Sep 28, 2021, 12:54 PM

Sep 2021

Getting the body cremated, which is often the least expensive option, and then scattering the ashes.

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Aging in America ought to mean aging with dignity. [View all] Uncle Joe Sep 2021 OP

I remember when people everywhere could bury their dead with dignity malaise Sep 2021 #1

I hear you malaise Uncle Joe Sep 2021 #3

I know families who are just skipping the funeral. Irish_Dem Sep 2021 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author malaise Sep 2021 #8

It's all that makes sense malaise Sep 2021 #9

It is actually not a bad option. Families like it. Irish_Dem Sep 2021 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author malaise Sep 2021 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author katmondoo Sep 2021 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author malaise Sep 2021 #2

Then old people... mrsv Sep 2021 #4

I believe Uncle Joe Sep 2021 #5

Boy my parents' generation did a number on the country. Act_of_Reparation Sep 2021 #10

A certain senator from WV XanaDUer2 Sep 2021 #16

I'm not sure it's possible to age with dignity. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #18