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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2003 10:59 pm
Post subject: "in lieu of flowers"
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My Dad died Monday night and my Stepmother took the obituary I wrote to the
Nat'l Cremation Society and they handle the Death Notices in the local paper
(St. Pete Times). I wrote the "traditional", requesting that donations be
sent to our local SPCA or peoples' favorite animal shelters. They wouldn't
take that part of the notice saying that they couldn't do that any longer.
Anyone heard of that?! I think it is awful. People want to recognize
loss--especially friends of the remaining family. I wrote to the SPCA too
asking them about it. Guess I will call the Cremation Society but just so
much energy right now. Thanks for any info. Penny |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2003 10:59 pm
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I'm sorry to hear about your dad..... but was glad to read that you were
with him and had a good "good-bye". I've not heard about your situation,
but we have a paper here that charges $50 if the obit. is "too long".... not
sure exactly what "too long" is, though, and who exactly decides how many
words constitute "too long".
Sue and Atty
"Penny Howland" <phowland.RemoveThis@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
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> My Dad died Monday night and my Stepmother took the obituary I wrote to
the
> Nat'l Cremation Society and they handle the Death Notices in the local
paper
> (St. Pete Times). I wrote the "traditional", requesting that donations
be
> sent to our local SPCA or peoples' favorite animal shelters. They
wouldn't
> take that part of the notice saying that they couldn't do that any longer.
> Anyone heard of that?! I think it is awful. People want to recognize
> loss--especially friends of the remaining family. I wrote to the SPCA too
> asking them about it. Guess I will call the Cremation Society but just so
> much energy right now. Thanks for any info. Penny
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2003 11:30 pm
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Penny,
Sorry to hear about your dad:(.
I can't believe a paper would refuse to print that you and your family
wished the donations to be sent to the SPCA/peoples fav. animal shelter.
Good night, what bloody business is it of theirs! If they want the business
and as long as you aren't printing anything illegal, or really weird
request...well...I would not be buying that paper any more!
Hope the sun shines brighter for you in coming days.
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Kim Beverly
kim.RemoveThis@piratelabradors.com
Pirate Labradors Perm Reg'd
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 12:05 am
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 12:39 am
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"Liz D." <liz_dugan.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Penny Howland" wrote
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> : My Dad died Monday night
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> I'm so sorry, Penny.
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> Liz
Thank you, Liz. It was so hard but I was with him the last 40 hours! The
Hospice nurse said my Dad probably wouldn't live through the night Sunday so
I didn't leave! It was a "good" good bye, but I don't think we are ever
"ready" to lose someone we love so much. Penny >> Stay informed about: "in lieu of flowers" |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 12:39 am
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 4:27 am
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Ah Penny, I'm so sorry. My prayers are with you that the Lord may comfort
you and your family at this sad time.
"Penny Howland" <phowland.RemoveThis@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
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> My Dad died Monday night and my Stepmother took the obituary I wrote to
the
> Nat'l Cremation Society and they handle the Death Notices in the local
paper
> (St. Pete Times). I wrote the "traditional", requesting that donations
be
> sent to our local SPCA or peoples' favorite animal shelters. They
wouldn't
> take that part of the notice saying that they couldn't do that any longer.
> Anyone heard of that?! I think it is awful. People want to recognize
> loss--especially friends of the remaining family. I wrote to the SPCA too
> asking them about it. Guess I will call the Cremation Society but just so
> much energy right now. Thanks for any info. Penny
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> >> Stay informed about: "in lieu of flowers" |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 6:52 am
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I am so sorry Penny, it is always difficult to loose the ones we love.
Bre
Penny Howland wrote:
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> My Dad died Monday night and my Stepmother took the obituary I wrote to the
> Nat'l Cremation Society and they handle the Death Notices in the local paper
> (St. Pete Times). I wrote the "traditional", requesting that donations be
> sent to our local SPCA or peoples' favorite animal shelters. They wouldn't
> take that part of the notice saying that they couldn't do that any longer.
> Anyone heard of that?! I think it is awful. People want to recognize
> loss--especially friends of the remaining family. I wrote to the SPCA too
> asking them about it. Guess I will call the Cremation Society but just so
> much energy right now. Thanks for any info. Penny >> Stay informed about: "in lieu of flowers" |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 1:39 pm
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I am soory for your loss. The loss of a loved one is difficult. I
know the situation.
I have contacted the St. pete Times asking for clarification of their
refusal. For my part, I have never heard of such nonsense. I will
pass on the info to the NG when I get a reply.
Camaro >> Stay informed about: "in lieu of flowers" |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 5:30 pm
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Sorry to hear about your loss, be strong, but don't hide your feelings, let
them out. Nothing wrong with a cry.
I'm afraid to say, from my experiences dealing with bereavement, there is a
lot more red-tape to come, I found it really frustrating and upsetting.
Our very best wishes. >> Stay informed about: "in lieu of flowers" |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 5:37 pm
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"Paul Foster" <pfosterREMOVETHISBIT RemoveThis @nildram.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Sorry to hear about your loss, be strong, but don't hide your feelings,
let
> them out. Nothing wrong with a cry.
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> I'm afraid to say, from my experiences dealing with bereavement, there is
a
> lot more red-tape to come, I found it really frustrating and upsetting.
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> Our very best wishes.
Thank you all for your wishes and thoughts. I am glad I was able to be with
him...he would have done the same for me. And people do want to send their
thoughts and sometimes memorials--I know that my friends have asked--and
this is just a crazy rule. I would hope that people remember me to the
animals! Thanks again to all of you. Penny (with Maggie and Buddy) >> Stay informed about: "in lieu of flowers" |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 6:40 pm
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<camaro 511.TakeThisOut@shaw.ca> wrote in message
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> I am soory for your loss. The loss of a loved one is difficult. I
> know the situation.
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> I have contacted the St. pete Times asking for clarification of their
> refusal. For my part, I have never heard of such nonsense. I will
> pass on the info to the NG when I get a reply.
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> Camaro
thank you for contacting them...I will be interested in their response. I
contacted the SPCA and told them. >> Stay informed about: "in lieu of flowers" |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 11:31 am
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It is almost a week since my inquiry and I have received no reply as
yet from the St. Pete Times . I will send a followup.
Camaro
On Thu, 10 Jul 2003 13:39:13 GMT, camaro 511 DeleteThis @shaw.ca wrote:
>I am soory for your loss. The loss of a loved one is difficult. I
>know the situation.
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>I have contacted the St. pete Times asking for clarification of their
>refusal. For my part, I have never heard of such nonsense. I will
>pass on the info to the NG when I get a reply.
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>Camaro >> Stay informed about: "in lieu of flowers" |
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2003 12:15 am
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Thank you! Penny
<camaro 511 RemoveThis @shaw.ca> wrote in message
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> It is almost a week since my inquiry and I have received no reply as
> yet from the St. Pete Times . I will send a followup.
> Camaro
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> On Thu, 10 Jul 2003 13:39:13 GMT, camaro 511 RemoveThis @shaw.ca wrote:
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> >I am soory for your loss. The loss of a loved one is difficult. I
> >know the situation.
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> >I have contacted the St. pete Times asking for clarification of their
> >refusal. For my part, I have never heard of such nonsense. I will
> >pass on the info to the NG when I get a reply.
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> >Camaro
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> >> Stay informed about: "in lieu of flowers" |
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