a unique memorial

[pamgarner]

this crazy virus has changed everything,including funerals.my favorite aunt passed away a few days ago from cancer.she passed in the hospital and they could only have 2 people for her last breath.the funeral home brought her home and laid her in her bed for 2 days so all of her children and grandchildren could say goodbye they then had a family dinner cooked in her kitchen.i did not go i live too far away(i don't know how i thought about this)but it does go back to the old days,i remember families having their family member laid out in their living room(now i am a young 65)so she is being cremated but i asked what i could do for them,and they answered send a package of flower sends,they are growing a memorial garden with the seeds and love from all,i will send a package of forget me nots,she will be missed

[greaterexp]

I'm sorry about the loss of your aunt and sorry that we aren't allowed to perform the usual ceremonies that seem to help us grieve. The flowers that grow will have a lovely significance, however.

You're in my prayers.

[pamgarner in reply to greaterexp]

thank you,life is over too quickly

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

I am sorry for your loss, pamgarner A memorial garden is a wonderful and loving idea.

You are in my prayers.

[pamgarner in reply to carolek572]

i love everyone sending seeds what a wonderful garden, she would love that

[jimeka]

What a wonderful memorial to your aunt and the forget me knots are so apt. I am sorry for your loss but dwell on the good memories, Blessings Jimeka 🤗

[pamgarner in reply to jimeka]

always,she will always be part of my heart thank you

[rjoneslaw]

sorry for your loss.

I don't know why I recall families having their loved ones in the home for funerals and family gatherings but I do for some reason

It maybe from the movies I don't know. I do watch really old movies from the 30's to the present on TCM (turner classic movies channel) My sister always ask me why are you watching those movies

I'm not old enough to have a true memory of it because I will be a half a century (50) on Saturday June 20

[kycmary in reply to rjoneslaw]

Happy birthday early. I remember movies showing the person being laid in their homes.

[rjoneslaw in reply to kycmary]

thank you

[pamgarner in reply to rjoneslaw]

wish i was 50!you lucky dog, happy birthday and thank you for your kind words

[rjoneslaw in reply to pamgarner]

thank you and you're welcome

[Juliew19673]

So sorry you couldnt be with her.

[pamgarner in reply to Juliew19673]

me too but we talked often, i will treasure that

[2littletime]

So very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful idea for a memorial...the flowers will be a constant reminder of a very special person. 🙏🌹

[pamgarner in reply to 2littletime]

so very cool i thought

[kycmary]

I have heard of others that did the memorial garden. So very sorry for your loss & am sending prayers.

[pamgarner in reply to kycmary]

thank you, i will take every prayer I can get

[IFwczs]

Sorry to hear about your aunt...

[pamgarner]

thank you much,so sad for me.on my mothers side of her family she was the last one of that generation ,everyone else is passed on including my mom,me and my cousins have moved to the top of the class

[agapepilgrim]

That is so lovely!

[mrsmike9]

Perfect flower to send. I am very sorry for your family for the loss of such an obviously special person!