This is Alpha, the first-born, when he was 2YO.
This is Beta, the second-born, when he was about 2YO.
This is Gamma, the third-born, when he was about 18MO.
Ashes are Forever
Apr
14
2008
My wife had mentioned that she would prefer cremation instead of burial should I ever have to make that decision. I think a good plan would be not just cremation, but also turning the ashes into a diamond.
That would be nicer to look at than ashes, and also easier to carry.
The actual price for the service varies, depending on the size and color of diamond that you want to get, but in all, it costs about half ($3000) as much as an average funeral ($6000). We would still have a funeral, of course, but no burial costs. A few months later, when the diamond arrives, I would get a nice necklace or ring to hold her.
She says she would rather be in a keychain.
To grant those who mourn {in} Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
Isaiah 61:3
This little article thingy was written by Some Guy sometime around 8:28 pm and has been carefully placed in the Family category.
April 15th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Erin shot down my dream:
http://www.hourglasses.com/html/large_glasses.html
April 16th, 2008 at 12:21 am
I was hoping the ashes could be turned into glass in a camera lens. That would be up my alley.
April 16th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Based on your history with keychains, I advise against it.
April 17th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Justin, I don’t want an hourglass of you because if it ever got flipped over, I would be wondering if you leg or eye ashes would be sifting through – gross. Now, some bling might be nice…..
February 5th, 2010 at 12:52 am
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April 26th, 2011 at 6:43 am
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April 30th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Now that I’ve read about “the list” I say – the diamond should be set into the new engagement ring! Right???
April 30th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Good idea, but tough call. It certainly would be a conversation starter.
October 10th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
I’ll have to ask Jana if she would prefer to be a keychain or a something else. I won’t wear jewelry, so her options are limited.
(I do wear my wedding ring, but would not if I wasn’t married).