You've died. It's an open casket. What will you want to be dressed in?

  • Thread starter Thread starter CelticWarlord
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
C

CelticWarlord

Guest
I’ve told my wife that if, for whatever bizarre reason, they display me in an open casket, to make sure I’m wearing shorts and my Dallas Cowboys t-shirt with the number 54 on it (Randy White).

How do you want them to remember their last look at you?
 
Before I died!

After attending one open casket back in 2001, and going to the funeral home to preview my mother I won’t be having an open casket. I much prefer them to remember me before the final “end” , as my own children did and so did not wish to visit their grandmother to say goodbye, instead prefering to keep their ‘last memory’ of her as “healthy” looking.

But I have since 2004 had my outfit picked out. Whether it still fits me when I do pass is another matter - I may be skin & bones or I may be a size larger! It’s a three piece evening set - skirt, sleeveless blouse and an embroidered jacket.
 
My wedding dress. Might as well get a second use out of it…
 
I want to be buried with my piano, sitting on the bench, with Scott Joplin’s Maple Leaf Rag open and ready to play, wearing a deep blue velvet long gown, long sleeves, high neck, the cream shawl I knit, my silver clan pin, Lourdes rosary at my side, silver miraculous medal, and diamond chip earrings. And my Kindle is up on the piano too. I might need to do some light reading while I wait to ‘come on stage’.
 
CelticWarlord said:
I’ve told my wife that if, for whatever bizarre reason, they display me in an open casket, to make sure I’m wearing shorts and my Dallas Cowboys t-shirt with the number 54 on it (Randy White).
Click to expand...
I’ve told my daughters I want to be buried with a bowie knife and a .45 – just in case I don’t go where I hope, I want both hands filled when I arrive. 🙂

Seriously, we had a debate when we built our little mission church, and one parishioner, who was a retired funeral director, explained why we didn’t want a cemetery. We built a columbarium instead, and my wife and I have a niche reserved.
 
I sing at funerals, there are some with open caskets. Usually only the head and shoulders of the deceased are visible. For your consideration.
 
Whatever my husband or son grabs when the funeral home tells them that I need clothes.
 
My tuxedo 🤵‍♂️, and my Knights of Columbus regalia – The Chapeau 🎩 , Cape, and Sword ⚔️ that we’re not supposed to wear any more.

'Cause what are they gonna do? Kick me out?
 
Hmmmm in a bold yet dignified rose print dress. And because I’m a Kansas girl…perhaps some ruby red slippers! Lol! But definately holding a rosary.
 
My sister provided or chose some clothing for my mother. The funeral home used a lot of makeup on my mom. She looked like she just got back from a tropical beach in the sun. I’ve seen otherwise, rather plain makeup on others,though.
 
A Dominican habit, as all lay Dominicans can be buried in the habit.
 
A modest and not sexy potato sack that covers me from neck to feet.

And long sleeves.

Nothing spicy at this gal’s funeral.
 
Hmmm, never heard of that before, but that is an interesting idea. 🧐
 
Black slacks or khakis, button up shirt or polo shirt. So, pretty much what I wear everyday. I know I won’t have much of a say in it, but I didn’t wear suits when I was alive, why wear them dead?
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top