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This is a great idea. This will let others know what you were about.
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Its not weird at all When I was about 5 I went to the cemetery with my Gramma to visit Grampa and while I was wandering about checking out all the headstones there was one engraved with a sewing machine just like Gramma's-A Singer Treadle with a 6 drawer cabinet.This was 50 years ago and I remember Grams comment on the dates-it was dated 2-25-1886 to 2-26-1946-She passed on my B/D only10 yrs earlier.---Ain't it strange how some forgotten memory comes back to you Thank you so much for the memory ofa wonderful day with my Gramma :D
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Not wierd, but loving and kind to do this ahead and not leave the task for your children. I have done everything I can to make it easier for my children after going through trying to make decisions during a stressful time when my husband, mother and father and others passed.
If the sewing machine represents your interests, then go for it. |
Just make sure to buy a plot at a cemetery that will allow it. Some don't permit any kind of ornamental decorations.
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no, go for it.
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NOT weird at all!
I was once home putting flowers out and saw a SUITCASE on a headstone!~I walked over to it and it was new (black granite) and it was a Centurian lady and it said under her name.. "GO GRANNY GO!!!" Boy, wish I'd known that lady! I can't ever forget it and I love it! GO FOR IT!~ I'm not going to leave this task to my children either, if God let's me live long enough to get it done... Good for yoU! |
This is true, I just buried my husband in May and he is buried in the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois---Retired Navy Chief and that is how the grave and tombstone is set up. When I was there last, I looked at some of the headstones with the husband and wife and they are really nice.
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Hey, the veterans can get a special tombstone, and for the wife also. Granddad & Grandma has the white marble with the veteran's symbol on it. American Legion can easily spot them and put flags on the grave every Memorial Day without family being present every year.Family is getting smaller, less family where they are buried.
I think the modern way is to "plan" ahead and ease the burden of those left behind to worry about or have less to do. Often they write out their own obits, too. |
we have had ours for about 20ys
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No not at all.
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I think it's a great idea....I'm going to mention this to my dh...
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ok, the only question i have is what model sewingmachine and which quiltblock.......
question of the hour!!!!!!! what quilt block would you have on your tombstone......mine would be tumblingblock for sure. my daughter would choose Storm-at-Sea |
In a cemetery in Lexington , KY there is a tombstone with a TV remote engraved on it! :)
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Those of us who are also 'addicted' to genealogy will appreciate adding children's name to headstones in the cemetery. Thanks for a fantastic idea.
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The sewing machine emblem is unusual but not at all weird. It's part of who you are. Your whole plan sounds well thought out.
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great idea!
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This seems to be an appropriate message for today as we remember all those who tragically lost their lives on 9/11/2001. My father died suddenly in his 50s; my mom wasn't prepared. My husband died 3 2/1 months into our marriage; I certainly wasn't prepared.
Let me tell you, the more you do now, the more your family will thank you later! |
It's the smart thing to do. We did that many years ago. Saves strain on family members. Lots of people are doing that now.
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Do it. It is NOT weird...I have made all my final arrangements and paid for it. I had to do this task for both my parents, my son, and my husband. I just wish I had thought of putting something like this on my tombstone.
Originally Posted by deedum
My dh and I decided we would buy our tombstone together and not leave this task to our children. He is going to put his USMC emblem or such on it and suggested I could put a little sewing machine or quilt on my corner. I like the idea but is this weird?
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I see nothing wrong with putting a sewing machine on your headstone! I just might request the same thing!
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I love it!
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I think a great idea, we have more certain in life is death. I want to be cremated.
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Originally Posted by deedum
My dh and I decided we would buy our tombstone together and not leave this task to our children. He is going to put his USMC emblem or such on it and suggested I could put a little sewing machine or quilt on my corner. I like the idea but is this weird?
Which reminds me-------------I need to get mine done one of these days. |
I think it's sweet, charming, touching.
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NO, IT IS NO WEIRD.
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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
We are planning to do the same. My parents (still living) have theirs on the plots already. They also blessed us with the gift of pre-planning their funeral. That takes care of everything, even transporting to the cemetery, which is in another state. I hope to be able to do that for our children, but will need to wait until our youngest is out of college and independent of us.
Another thing our family has started doing is including on the back of the stone 'Proud Parents of...' and including all the children's names. This will aid in geneology research at some later time. |
Originally Posted by deedum
My dh and I decided we would buy our tombstone together and not leave this task to our children. He is going to put his USMC emblem or such on it and suggested I could put a little sewing machine or quilt on my corner. I like the idea but is this weird?
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I had to pick out my moms and dads and I put bluegrass instruments on it has a banjo in middle and others fan out from the banjo. My dad is still alive and he loves to go to cemeteries and check out unique head stones
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i would have a log cabin
Originally Posted by SunlitenSmiles
ok, the only question i have is what model sewingmachine and which quiltblock.......
question of the hour!!!!!!! what quilt block would you have on your tombstone......mine would be tumblingblock for sure. my daughter would choose Storm-at-Sea |
Great idea! Why leave it to your kids.
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Wonderful idea...think it's great...and you get to pick what you would want.
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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
We are planning to do the same. My parents (still living) have theirs on the plots already. They also blessed us with the gift of pre-planning their funeral. That takes care of everything, even transporting to the cemetery, which is in another state. I hope to be able to do that for our children, but will need to wait until our youngest is out of college and independent of us.
Another thing our family has started doing is including on the back of the stone 'Proud Parents of...' and including all the children's names. This will aid in geneology research at some later time. |
I had to help my Mother last year make all her arrangements and do her stone. The Cementery where she will be buried has bronze placks so not much choice but she did the chosing. She is 89 and hope we don't have to follow thru on this anytime soon. My husband is dragging his feet on buying plots and stones. Nothing seems to get him moving in that directions, but I think everyone should design thier own headstones so it shows their life.
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I think it would be cool. Which pattern would you choose if you chose a quilt?
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I think it's fine. I have two grave sites in Houston and my Sister has three. They were from our Grandmother. she had to sell several but was able to keep some and hopefully I will use one of mine and not stay up here in Colorado forever.
less stress for your loved ones. |
My sister-in-law was a marvelous quilter and when she passed away my brother had a favorite quilt block put on her head stone. It is not weird it is to do this now and to put a symbol of your passion on the small monument marker for future visitors to see.
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Be proud of yur talent! I don't think it would be weird at all.
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I love walking through old cemeteries and I would be delighted to see a quilt or sewing machine on a headstone.
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Just one more worry off the minds of your family when you pass and I think your idea for a sewing machine or quilt on the stone is wonderful. It's your passion in life so why not share that with others after.
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agree with all the others it is a thoughtful idea to do for loved ones. Love the "proud parents of" idea. mine will have a quilt block called "3 wishes" on it.
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