Wake Me Up When September Ends | FFFW 206

DISCLAIMER: None of the F’s in FFFW stand for “facts.” Enjoy the jokes and satire.

We’ve reached the last Friday in September… that’s wild. Next week, we’ll be in full fall mode. I’ve already been there for a minute, but I feel as if October makes it official.

So, let’s enjoy this last September together.

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Ranking Funeral Service Names

7) WAKE | I’ve never understood this term. For that reason, it’s ranked at the bottom of the list.

6) FINAL FAREWELL | It sounds more like a tag rather than an event. If this were a list of tags it would be higher, but if we’re using it as a synonym for “Funeral Event” then it’s ranking low.

5) CALLING HOURS | It’s a confusing term. You’re not calling anyone during these hours, but it’s harmless. That’s why it’s not at the bottom

4) LIFE CELEBRATION | I love the heart behind this, but sometimes it’s like calling a futon a “boutique mattress” or something. It’s fine, nothing wrong with a futon, but sometimes you need to set the expectations. That being said some “Life Celebrations” actually are as celebratory as the name sounds, so that’s why it’s above the middle here.

3) CELEBRATION OF LIFE |  Just has a better ring to it with the “of.”

2) FUNERAL | I’m a little old school when it comes to this word. It just is what it is and I think it has an excellent tradition behind it. In fact, I truly don’t believe that trying to “fun-up” funerals is the best idea. Let’s let it be what it is- a beautiful farewell to the passing on of a beloved figure.

1) PASSING-ON-PALOOZA | I mean, we can have a little fun, right?

Trivia

How many cities did Abraham Lincoln’s “Funeral Train” pass through?

Click on the right answer, and you’ll see a puppy. Get it wrong, and you’ll see someone hurting themselves.

Answer Choices:

a) 150

b) 180

c) 210

You Otter Be Proud

Here’s some good news going on in the profession.

1. Father-son teamwork helps Aiken funeral home thrive
2. Old Lick Cemetery in Roanoke cleaned, repaired with help of national expert
3. Fifth-generation funeral director Jeff Monreal helps families grieve, celebrate loved ones