tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post4457903402888161062..comments2023-11-03T06:22:46.989-04:00Comments on Frugality and Crunchiness with Christy: Talking about FuneralsChristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01129372114193004027noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-30378072353827850542010-07-29T18:26:37.421-04:002010-07-29T18:26:37.421-04:00I would add "get life insurance" to your...I would add "get life insurance" to your list- my family is young, and it was a huge load lifted off my shoulders when we got term coverage. It will expire around the time we'd be retiring anyway, and if anything were to happen before then, the kids would be taken care of, the remaining spouse wouldn't have a huge financial burden on top of a crushing emotional one. It's ridiculously inexpensive, especially if you're young, but could be a huge blessing!Myrniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13585790815417752655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-52505315518395433222010-07-29T18:21:21.832-04:002010-07-29T18:21:21.832-04:00Christy, thank you for sharing this in the midst o...Christy, thank you for sharing this in the midst of your grief. It's a good reminder. I'd like to add that it's very helpful to make a list of all of your bank account, credit cards, bills, etc, and accompanying phone numbers. There are always an avalanche of phone calls to be made after someone passes, and it's good to have a list to go through, rather than try to figure it all out.Hunger and Thirsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331585553306515502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-28161342629821909092010-07-29T18:08:52.021-04:002010-07-29T18:08:52.021-04:00Thank you for the reminder, Christy. I know a lot...Thank you for the reminder, Christy. I know a lot of people (including me) avoid it, thinking they'll do it "tomorrow". I don't want to keep putting it off until it's too late. Big hugs and well-wishes to you and your family.Heather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-45527029415111194252010-07-29T02:29:46.670-04:002010-07-29T02:29:46.670-04:00Dee - you are welcome, it isn't a fun subject ...Dee - you are welcome, it isn't a fun subject but it is necessary.<br /><br />Kaye - Breakfast is a great idea - I often take a breakfast casserole. If it doesn't get eaten it will freeze.<br /><br />Annikke - I know of people like your dad - my own dad won't make a will - he says "I will be gone - what do I care" it must be the era they are from. (well unless I am your parent's age) <br /><br />Thank you all for your kind words.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129372114193004027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-78332026299626409542010-07-28T12:19:27.690-04:002010-07-28T12:19:27.690-04:00I have to agree with everything you said, from the...I have to agree with everything you said, from the first words to the last. My husband is a funeral director and I work for a lawyer who does Estate Planning (which involves creating the will and living trusts,etc.) There are so many things we need to do now to help in the end. My own father will not make a will. He has told me time and time again that he is just sure as soon as he makes the will he will die. I can't say anything to get him to change his mind. I know I will have a difficult road ahead when he passes away if he doesn't do a will beforehand. Thank you for this post!Annikkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267370658109989635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-30127339690067040562010-07-28T10:31:06.276-04:002010-07-28T10:31:06.276-04:00(found you via WFMW) - This is a great post. Yes, ...(found you via WFMW) - This is a great post. Yes, it is hard to talk about and no one wants to, but it is so important. I have done posts on getting your affairs in order, but you touched on so many other important aspects. <br /><br />We had a dear friend who served as a nanny for our son, who he LOVED and when she passed away, we realized we had zero pictures of them together. It was heartbreaking. <br /><br />Also...love the tip and just doing something rather than asking. No one likes to ask and frankly sometimes can put their thoughts together to ask for things. Or don't know what they want/need. The cleaning, the errands, the food, all wonderful. <br /><br />And if lots of family comes into town and you want to take food, breakfast food a awesome! Seriously...when my dad passed away someone brought two huge paper grocery bags of breakfast food to the house. Sure we had to cook it, but it seriously stocked the pantry and most people don't think of covering breakfast (plus you CAN eat it anytime!). <br /><br />Great post.Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16037837655750384138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-9968088578962278962010-07-28T10:19:11.284-04:002010-07-28T10:19:11.284-04:00This is a very hard subject to talk about but sooo...This is a very hard subject to talk about but soooo important. We are all going to pass away someday, and you never know what is in your future. Thanks for the reminder!DeeAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07221714549736550984noreply@blogger.com