Would this be weird?
09-11-2011, 12:34 AM
#51
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Not at all. My SIL's grandparents had their stone done ahead of time and hers had flowers and his had tomato plants. I thought it was very touching. They died within a year of each other. When she went, he only wanted to follow her and did so..
09-11-2011, 03:23 AM
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I don't think its weird. No one in my family plans for these things so there is a scramble to gather money for all the costs when something happens. I am just glad to hear that you are so proactive in the planning stage.
09-11-2011, 03:36 AM
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I think it is a lovely idea to make a difficult time easier for your loved ones.
I wonder if they could do a "barn quilt" type thing instead of a sewing machine? The other day, I was thinking I would like "Just Visiting" on my tomb stone. I have a weird sense of humor.
I wonder if they could do a "barn quilt" type thing instead of a sewing machine? The other day, I was thinking I would like "Just Visiting" on my tomb stone. I have a weird sense of humor.
09-11-2011, 04:35 AM
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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?
09-11-2011, 06:58 AM
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Putting a quilt or a sewing machine on a headstone is a wonderful idea. I think you should put something on your headstone that you love. I think if a man can put a fishing pole and fish on a headstone you can put a sewing machine. We have our funeral already planned and paid for.
09-11-2011, 07:30 AM
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I do not think that is strange.
You really have a great regard for their children.
That moment is terrible, I know from personal experience. Having to make decisions about things we have like a catalog, only worsens the situation.
They will understand some day and be grateful.
A hug!
You really have a great regard for their children.
That moment is terrible, I know from personal experience. Having to make decisions about things we have like a catalog, only worsens the situation.
They will understand some day and be grateful.
A hug!
09-11-2011, 07:37 AM
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MY HUSBAND AND I PICKED OUT OUR RESTING PLACE IN 1971 WHEN OUR SON PASSED AWAY HEADSTONE BOUGHT ALL PAID FOR AND OUR WISHES WERE TOLD TO OUR CHILDREN DH IS LAYING THERE TODAY SO MY NAME IS ALREADY ON MY HEADSTONE MAKES THINGS A LOT EASIER FOR YOUR LOVED ONES ON MY SONS HEADSTONE IS THE SAYING GRANDPA'S GEORGE AS THAT IS WHAT HIS GRANDPA CALLED HIM BUT HIS GIVEN NAME WAS KEITH SORRY THIS IS SO LONG
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