@BlackWidow - you sound just like my Dad who was a farmer, felled trees with an axe at age 9, was in the Military Police during the war and of course dealt with death and dying everyday - this is farm life. He always said, 'When I'm gone, I'm gone - celebrate my life!' I have donated my body to science and have the same attitude as you, 'use what you can and burn the rest'. To those left behind, the grieving must be respected, but like my Dad, could you celebrate my life?
Patti J I love your post too!