And life goes on….
My uncle died on Thursday afternoon. He is at peace. On a ‘Wing & a Prayer” (a Goldwing of course)
The “viewing” will be on Sunday. I hope it will not be an open casket, but knowing this part of my family, the likelyhood is high.
The strange comforting thing about this part of the funeral process is that I have been attending family “wakes” at this same funeral home all of my life. My mother comes from a large Irish Catholic family so that translates into a good number of funerals.
The funeral itself will be on Monday morning, with an escort from the funeral home to the church by motorcycles of all kinds but I am sure there will be a full complement of Goldwing motorcycles. They had friends from all over the country from their travels on that cycle.
The whole process is emotionally draining, and yes rather archaic. I am much more a fan of the old Irish concept of the wake where everyone raises a few glasses of their particular poison, and celebrate the life of the person.
I am not sure of all of the religious explanations of what happens when a person dies is…or how if they die on Thursday a Mass on Monday can have any consequences to the spirit or soul of the person who passed. I honestly think all of the religious stuff…actually all of the organized stuff is about what helps the people left behind cope.
I’m pleased that he is at peace, not pleased for the sorrow of loved ones left behind. I think your right about the rituals and organised things, it’s for us, not those that are gone. I think celebrating someone’s life rather than their death makes much more sense. A lot of cultures do this and they embrace death as a part of life.
Sending big hugs for you and your family..
Kelly
I’m glad he is at peace, and sorry for the loss to your family.
these things are never easy….know we are thinking of you and your family cris
maureen
I’ve been following you for a couple of weeks. My condolences to you and your family.
my condolences to you and the family. Funerals are always tough for me to handle. Knowing the person is at peace is a consolation though. For the rest to pick up the pieces afterwards and carry on truly takes courage. May God give the family strength through this difficult time
your uncle was into motorcycles?.. Wow