Talked to a friend today and it kinda brought into close perspective how fast it can all be over, and got me thinking. So- in case I ever pass on before writing down my thoughts on funerals and such:
1. I do not want to be kept alive artificially, if I am dead in brainwaves or in the process of dying don't resuscitate me or keep me alive on machines. I don't want to be kept alive like that. Let me go, I'll see you again in the next place.
2. I do not want to be pickled. Let me decompose naturally. I do not want chemicals or 'smell-pretty' put on my dead body to make me last longer so you can put me on display. Take the jewish example, no preservatives, natural wood casket, and into the ground, not a cement box. [If this is not possible in the city in which I die - please have me cremated and put into a pretty container *maybe something that looks pagan* and then continue with #3].
3. I would like a Rowan tree planted over my remains, with a 'Dedicated in memory of..." plaque at the base. I would also like a pentacle and some English ivy engraved on the plaque so they know I was pagan.
5. I would like to be buried with my Delta Zeta badge and guard. If possible I'd like a pink Killarney Rose bush planted by the tree (but with enough room so they can both live in harmony without one killing the other off).
4. I don't want a depressing wake and funeral. I want an Irish wake - bring out the whiskey and the rye, do a couple shots, remember the good times and try not to dwell on the bad! Lots of food, lots of drink and good music - none of that depressing shit! I want some AC/DC played - like Will said - For Those About to Rock, or maybe even Rock and Roll Train.
5. I want my possessions divided up among my best friends and family who knew me well, Jordan gets my music and movies, Emily gets my candles and hat/scarf and shoe collection, my books go to the Pagans in the community to teach those who need the guiding light on their path. The rest can either be sold or given away to whomsoever wants it. Oh - my 'toy' collection goes to John. Thanks for the laughs and getting me into the lifestyle ;) .
6. To those whom my life my touch in slight measure, may I have given graciously of what is mine, to my friends understanding and appreciation, to those closer ones - love that is ever steadfast. I hope you all know that you have added light and love into my life, and I hope that I have given it back in turn. Some words that gave me some perspective - never look down on someone unless you're giving them a hand up.
Blessed Be to all who knew and will know me, and in the words of Rocco, I'll catch ya on the flip side!
Sam / Jade
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