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The funeral

August 13 2013

I had to go to a funeral last Friday as a friend had died. Silly me forgot to go visit my parents while there so I went again on Saturday. I hung around there most of the day as I watched other funerals noticing that all the funerals were small in numbers. When my parents and grand parents died over 40 people attended. So as people are we losing touch with friends are we caring less has family started to die out or has funeral costs become to much. As a DJ the weddings have shrunk and I am lucky to do weddings with more than 40 guests due to costs. Gee the 80swere good sure miss those big weddings.

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RHP User

12 years ago

Are you lonely, chevtrek? Hmmmmm My experiences with weddings and funerals don't mirror yours. Two weddings this year, 100 and 230 A funeral 2 weeks ago, over 500 Maybe you're only booked for small jobs? DG- Posted from rhpmobile

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RHP User

12 years ago

live for today.The 80's were awesome for some, just like the next 80's will be.No man is rich enough to buy back his past Chev. Enjoy the present

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RHP User

12 years ago

Have you been hanging around HP, Chev?http://redhotpie.com.au/Adult-Forums/Funeral-etiquette-40453FOXY

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RHP User

12 years ago

As a DJ at weddings, would it mean a lot to you if the wedding guest lists, included fewer family and more Hot and horny women? FOXY

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RHP User

12 years ago

sorry for your loss... xxooI do think our supports and family we surround ourselves with wain...I think it also depends on how a family function as a unit as too how the extended family and friends are.my grandfather had about 70 attend his funeral, we are a close and supportive family..I just attended a funeral for the three children that passed in the car accident in Denmark.. it wasnt just aboutfamily or friends that day, it was about the locals and town out in full support even if you have only passed them in the street to say hello..

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RHP User

12 years ago

God rest her soul, was the last of her birth family to pass away. ( 7 ) Add to that ' most of her friends passed away many years ago ' the numbers would be down even though there would have been over 100 attended her service. Yes' there are many family's that can't afford the absorbenit costs and have no other choice but to keep it family only.. You don't have to be Einstein to realise funeral houses put both hands in your pockets in your moment of grief.. I don't think it's uncommon for smaller weddings and funerals these days...

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RHP User

12 years ago

Well as far as funerals go, my grandparents came from families of 8 or 9 kids each. My parents had 5 or 6 siblings. All of that generation had 2-3 kids. Back then, family tended to stay close and often worked together. Nowadays, that's far less common. I'm guessing that as the older generations depart, there are fewer family members to attend the funerals. Wider spread families and friends these days can make it difficult to attend as well.

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RHP User

12 years ago

Quoting 'Mischeviouslad'A funeral 2 weeks ago, over 500 That sounds heartwarming. And Chev, I do think you have a point about people not being in contact as much these days. Instead of seeing or calling each other, a lot is done via text and Facebook. So maybe people feel less inclined to actually attend and more to send a sympathetic* E-Card. * The "sym" is optional.

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RHP User

12 years ago

I kinda like the idea of a no fuss, just bury me already kinda funeral. As for the no fuss wedding, my parents just had a BBQ for their reception....as for my wedding, I couldn't have really cared who came, as long as the most gorgeous bride walked down that isle to me, everyone else in the big scheme of things, were an irrelevant addition. - Posted from rhpmobile

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RHP User

12 years ago

DG Quoting 'Mischeviouslad' Are you lonely, chevtrek? Hmmmmm ...Is, How on earth you came to the conclusion that That was called for ? The man mentions his dead parents and you ask if he's lonely ??? !!! That's beyond inappropriate ... its nauseating

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RHP User

12 years ago

The "real" point... DG Quoting 'Mischeviouslad' Are you lonely, chevtrek? Hmmmmm ...Is, How on earth you came to the conclusion that That was called for ? The man mentions his dead parents and you ask if he's lonely ??? !!! That's beyond inappropriate ... its nauseating Have to agree... very insensitive....

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RHP User

12 years ago

Some people have no idea or just nasty. I never said I was lonely.

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