How to Simply Personalize a Funeral- Just Give Me 2 Minutes

[@jmtz8352]

My sister planned her funeral, we carried out all her wishes including what clothing and jewelry, she also wanted her perfume, she also asked me to remove her earrings and necklace before closing the casket, they were to be given to our oldest nieces, I thought this was the hardest thing I ever would have to do , but God gave me the strength to make sure everything was taken care of, after along with my brother and other sister we closed the casket and took her to church for her Funeral Mass, we also drove past her house along with over 500 people in attendance at her services, my sister battled cancer for 11 year, I write these memories as I sit waiting for my CT Scan , as i now also am battling cancer.

[@KaritheMortician]

So perfect!

[@KaritheMortician]

Healing thoughts coming your way!!

[@jmtz8352]

@@KaritheMortician thank you so much.

[@tonialipsey5445]

May God grant you favor

[@cherylclyne9145]

Such wonderful ideas you shared about having "a little something special" for people who come to pay their last respects to the deceased! Thanks Kari :)

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome

[@davidmilligan9260]

This is fantastic advice. at my mother's celebration of life we had little cups of rice pudding from Costco, diet coke, and those marshmallow "Peeps" things you get at easter. All of those reminded me of my mom. The Peeps I believe we ordered on Amazon because the C.O.L. occurred in July, and it was the only way we could get them at that time of year. It was an odd combination of food, but that was my mom in 3 little ways.

[@KaritheMortician]

Oh peeps lol :) Love this!

[@rickyn1135]

Guten Morgen Frau Kari. Cute idea’s. My Grandpa was cowboy,& we had nothing at the funeral that would have let anyone know. It was just a regular boring funeral,a man Too clean,Pale and in a suit. Would have been great to see him in his fancy cowboy shirt,rodeo belt buckle some bronzer on his face and back of his hands his hat and a lasso.

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@pegstreck6064]

Mom had tons of Wedgewood China. We displayed this it all at her wake and had family and friends take a piece home to remember her by. She would've loved it.

[@KaritheMortician]

Very nice!

[@garysansone2785]

Good ideas Kari😄 too many good options today ....no more of the same old routine.....remember gang, you get one shot at doing something creative, unique and meaningful for your loved one that will create memories that last a lifetime....be bold ...put the status quo in the past......anythings possible these days.....if I die during fishing season, my brother siblings are to take 2 of my rods and are to go fishing as part of a remembrance of me and the sport I love......thanks ....

[@KaritheMortician]

Very nice!

[@Leeh123]

Thank you for staying in touch the last 24-48 hours, it’s meant a lot. Your videos have helped me with mums passing. I’m grateful I made a friend in another country

[@KaritheMortician]

Big hugs!!

[@ellensstory4429]

My daughters father in law was a US Mail Contractor. Owned a fleet of trucks. They used the brand new box truck they owned to take him to the cemetery. It was his only ride in that truck.. The procession drove around the local post office before proceeding to the cemetery. His son drive the truck. It was so cool.

[@KaritheMortician]

Oh cool!

[@Leeh123]

Perfect timing friend. Seeing our fd tomorrow so will do this

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@robertdikes7722]

Thank you Kari......you are a true blessing for us all!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@karenhamilton956able]

When my adult daughter passed,we had Prince on a loop & she wore a Pudge Rodriguez jersey.Everybody else wore Tigers jerseys.She was never a suits & organ music person.We (immediate family & friends) also employed a 'avoid mental breakdown tactic'..When we saw hyperventilating crying,we would yell 'cup of farts'..it would snap people out of it & was silly..But it worked.mostly.

[@KaritheMortician]

lol I love this!

[@leannbrooks218]

I LOVE Elvis and the Atlanta Braves. I'd love for my family to incorporate those things into my funeral :)

[@KaritheMortician]

That could be fun!!

[@Tatortot318]

My Mom was a baker, during her service beepers going off, lol, they had 6 loaves of bread baking in machines , and served them after her service meal.

[@KaritheMortician]

So yummy!!

[@sherrispicer6034]

HAPPY TUESDAY 😊!!!!Great video !Love, from Indiana.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@emmadalrymple4102]

Some GREAT ideas here! I will be sure to pass them on and your channel as well, to anyone I know around me. I try to channel drop also when appropriate, lol. Have a great day. You do so much for the grieving community!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@RikkiSpanish]

LOL! My mom always had peanut M&Ms too! 😂 She loved the dark chocolate ones. She also loved dark Dove chocolates. My dad made sure he always had a big bag of dark chocolate M&Ms and dark chocolate Dove Promises in the house. We had bowls of both to serve to guests at the funeral, of course. Sadly, today is the two year anniversary of her death. Obviously, I'm feeling very sad, so thank you for giving me something to laugh about today.

[@KaritheMortician]

I think it is a mom thing!

[@KaritheMortician]

Big hugs to you!

[@larryulery3729]

Happy Tuesday Kari yes grandmother always had butter scotch. Mine will be camp Washington chili and Starbucks

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@marilynrich]

Great ideas Kari 👏🏻👏🏻

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@TheGraveWoman]

AMAZING VIDEO

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@bruceliggett8036]

Love you Kari!! Such a beautiful idea!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks Bruce!

[@danlindberg1917]

Kari you are a 'well' of information!! Thank you!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks Dan

[@danlindberg1917]

@@KaritheMortician :)

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

Kari, I loved these suggestions !!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@parler8698]

Those are great memorial ideas.

[@auntjosie756]

I told my daughter during mothers day this year that for my funeral i want a christmas tree set up with lights and ornaments. I want christmas carols played and a table set up to do make and take ornaments. My daugters response " Well hell if you could make sure you die in december we could advertise free Pictures with Santa"

[@jmtz8352]

I love your idea, and I hope your wishes are carried out!

[@auntjosie756]

@@jmtz8352 I'll never no

[@KaritheMortician]

So fun!!

[@lauragadille3384]

At my grandma's memorial services, we took some of her quilts she made by hand and placed them over a table and put her box of ashes on top of it. We placed a quilts throughout the room as well. We had a beautiful ceremony and the best part was a priest came didn't know my grandma but said some amazing things about her that everyone in the room we're crying happy tears. I will always remember that. I miss her so much. Also , we put up pictures of her as she grew up including a beautiful wedding pictures. My grandma is a beautiful woman.

[@marcelstribling1013]

I'm an avid golfer so I want my golf bag to be at the foot end of my casket and I like the golf tees/golf balls idea even though I don't know too many people in my family that plays gof they'll probably want to keep it for my memory

[@KaritheMortician]

Love that!

[@marcelstribling1013]

@@KaritheMortician what ideas would you have for someone who likes trains

[@faithinhumanity3390]

Great ideas !!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@KSL1972LLC]

Kari, Perhaps people can take a page from traditional Chinese funeral practices where guests receive packets with hard candy and coins (Symbolizing something sweet to counteract the bitterness of death, and coins that representing the deceased's soul which should be spent quickly) Perhaps care packages of candy, few wallet sized photos, gift cards for local coffee shops, or even printed jokes the departed loved to torture folks with.

[@KaritheMortician]

Very true!

[@jmtz8352]

I really appreciate your information, great advice

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@JennCampbell]

I was wondering if you can do a video on the following question: Would you rather do the care for a loved ones body, or have someone else do it? Why?

[@jeanaesamuel47]

Awesome video

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!!

[@texasborn2720]

I'm in the Tropical fish hobby, Reading books like Bios, Astronomy, History. And a good sense of humor. I like the Sienfeld episode when George took a picture of himself next to the casket so he could get a refund on airfare LOL ! I would like a picture of that next to my casket LOL ! So I think something creative can be done with my likes.

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes very much!!

[@threemothers]

Thank you

[@KaritheMortician]

you are welcome

[@tinajackson5450]

Kari thoughs are good ideas. My husband like to party all the time. So we will have his favorite drink E&J liquor and a banner saying."Eddie likes to party all the time". Lol.

[@KaritheMortician]

Very nice!!

[@sharonadams4424]

Wow..I guess mines would be the regular m&me everyone knows I go crazy when I don't have them..lol&LOTTERY tickets..my bad ..but true...just recently lost my Mom to cancer ..but she knew and said bury me in my missionary suit& scarf....they did she also said put on socks .it's gone be cold down there😢

[@KaritheMortician]

LOttery tickets is fun!

[@gillianharrison-gates7181]

My 17 yr old cousin just passed on Valentine’s Day. He loved lord of the rings. What would you suggest ?

[@KaritheMortician]

So sad! I love that trilogy!! Set up a table with the books or movies, whichever he preferred. You could always do a gold circle of flowers. Put a quote from the movie on the folders. “Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.” Shine bright _______

[@anthonygriffo5338]

Almost at 40k. 40 backflips?

[@KaritheMortician]

lol that might kill me lol I will do a photo of 40 something for 40...

[@johnfordjr3364]

❤❤❤

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@moviereviews541]

Good morning Kari 😊

[@KaritheMortician]

Good morning!

[@moviereviews541]

@@KaritheMortician 2 days ago my grandmother passed and this video helped us to plan her funeral. She loved Hershey's Kisses so we are going to pass out Hershey's Kisses to all who come to her service. Thanks for helping us with this video.

[@monaramsey2752]

My sister loved Hersey chocolate with almonds, she didn't have any teeth but would suck the chocolate from the almond and put it in her little bucket by the couch,

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@brettsimons7626]

a lot of this is totally unrealistic. and you know it

[@auntjosie756]

nothing is unrealistic. I know a family that put on their mothers favorite country music CD and they brought their alcoholic beverages and did some dancing right in front the casket. Every saturday night their mom drank danced and played cards so this particular saturday night the party didn't stop

[@KaritheMortician]

No not really at all

[@KaritheMortician]

Very cool