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Reply #120 posted 08/13/16 8:00am

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No thanks.

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Reply #121 posted 08/13/16 8:04am

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babynoz said:



NinaB said:


babynoz said:




It is shocking that somebody would say that to you. My bro is the first person in our family to be cremated but thank heavens everyone was kind when I asked about my options.



Soo many shocking things were said, still are occasionally. It's an initiation. I've never given birth, I don't tell pregnant women what 2 do. Death of a beloved one is the same, altho people who've never been there like 2 the bereaved what 2 do 4 some reason.



When my mom passed I had a few people who wanted to tell me what to do for MY mother. I had to politely let them know that wasn't happening.

Because she was a community activist, I felt that while she lived I proudly shared her with so many people but when she passed I did not want to share her like that any more.

That is why I defend Tyka so fiercely.


I hear you. I went thru extremely similar things. Yes, I feel the same way about Tyka. The woman has done nothing 2 deserve the vile things I read.
"We just let people talk & say whatever they want 2 say. 9 times out of 10, trust me, what's out there now, I wouldn't give nary one of these folks the time of day. That's why I don't say anything back, because there's so much that's wrong" - P, Dec '15
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Reply #122 posted 08/13/16 8:09am

babynoz

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Guys,i think the picture of the urn was on the day of the memorial.



No, it's from August 12th. You can tell because it was taken inside a church as the article says.

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Reply #123 posted 08/13/16 8:14am

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NinaB said:

babynoz said:



When my mom passed I had a few people who wanted to tell me what to do for MY mother. I had to politely let them know that wasn't happening.

Because she was a community activist, I felt that while she lived I proudly shared her with so many people but when she passed I did not want to share her like that any more.

That is why I defend Tyka so fiercely.

I hear you. I went thru extremely similar things. Yes, I feel the same way about Tyka. The woman has done nothing 2 deserve the vile things I read.

I don't understand this kind of vitriol at all. Didn't Prince tell her his wishes and she carried them out? I thought I read that. It's no one ele's business but the family's. Thank God, this didn't turn into the James Brown fiasco. razz

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Reply #124 posted 08/13/16 8:15am

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NinaB said:
I'm not looking. Not now, not ever. Would rather that was kept private. sad What is the memorial service held today that's being referred to?
The memorial for family. Tomorrow there's supposed to be one for friends.

Why all the separate services? Why didn't they have 1 private service for family, close friends, and former and current employees? I'm not trying to criticize them, I'm just trying to understand.

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Reply #125 posted 08/13/16 8:19am

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purplethunder3121 said:



NinaB said:


babynoz said:




When my mom passed I had a few people who wanted to tell me what to do for MY mother. I had to politely let them know that wasn't happening.

Because she was a community activist, I felt that while she lived I proudly shared her with so many people but when she passed I did not want to share her like that any more.

That is why I defend Tyka so fiercely.



I hear you. I went thru extremely similar things. Yes, I feel the same way about Tyka. The woman has done nothing 2 deserve the vile things I read.

I don't understand this kind of vitriol at all. Didn't Prince tell her his wishes and she carried them out? I thought I read that. It's no one ele's business but the family's. Thank God, this didn't turn into the James Brown fiasco. razz


I'll never understand it. I'm not sure about it being reported that she carried out P's wishes, it does ring a bell tho. It definitely looks like that tho doesn't it.
"We just let people talk & say whatever they want 2 say. 9 times out of 10, trust me, what's out there now, I wouldn't give nary one of these folks the time of day. That's why I don't say anything back, because there's so much that's wrong" - P, Dec '15
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Reply #126 posted 08/13/16 8:36am

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Im so confused on how I'm feeling right now. On the one hand, I'm perfectly fine with him on his urn peacefully and his family constantly defending him. On the other hand as much as I say I'm okay with hos death...I still get these weird feelings.

I keep telling myself he's dead and there ain't a damn thing i or anyone else can do. But dang it I still hurt, not for me or hom but his family and his friends. People actually knew him and fans who are like me and built this strange relationship with him. How do you say goodbye to a beloved stranger?
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Reply #127 posted 08/13/16 8:43am

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I have no problem with his familey keeping him close and not doing anything with his ashes. I just don't get bringing them out for the memorial and taking pictures. Which was not Tyka. Also I don't know much about JW stuff but I do know when anyone from my Husbands familey have died they have been cremated very quickley and the remains have been left at the funeral home as there body has no inportance to anyone. They have then had a quick memorial service the next week for anyone who wanted to go. Which included non JW from the familey. I also have to say they were always in the kingdom Hall and never a Church. There are no rules on how people grieve and I really was not having a pop at Tyka at this really hard time.

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Reply #128 posted 08/13/16 8:49am

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QueenofPurplePalace said:

How do you say goodbye to a beloved stranger?
[Edited 8/13/16 8:36am]

I've no idea. This is virgin territory. One day at a time I suppose?
"We just let people talk & say whatever they want 2 say. 9 times out of 10, trust me, what's out there now, I wouldn't give nary one of these folks the time of day. That's why I don't say anything back, because there's so much that's wrong" - P, Dec '15
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Reply #129 posted 08/13/16 8:50am

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OzlemUcucu said:

They can keep the urn as long as they want. What's got that to do with lying to rest? It's not like they are keeping a casket with him there. I don't understand your ethical reasoning.

He was cremated almost immediately upon his death according to his JW beliefs. That's not the point, it is that I thought by now either his ashes would have been scattered or his remains interred in his final resting place. I'm just surprised considering how fast he was cremated that his remains are still here. This is so morbid, I'm sorry if I've offended anyone. [Edited 8/13/16 4:52am]

I've heard of people keeping an urn with their loved ones remains in their home on a mantel or somewhere of that nature.

[Edited 8/13/16 9:05am]

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Reply #130 posted 08/13/16 8:56am

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tmo1965 said:

BillieBalloon said:

OzlemUcucu said: He was cremated almost immediately upon his death according to his JW beliefs. That's not the point, it is that I thought by now either his ashes would have been scattered or his remains interred in his final resting place. I'm just surprised considering how fast he was cremated that his remains are still here. This is so morbid, I'm sorry if I've offended anyone. [Edited 8/13/16 4:52am]

I've heard of people keeping an urn with their loved ones remains in their home on a mantle or somewhere of that nature.

A lot of people do it--it is not uncommon at all. In some faiths, it is traditional to place the urn in a shrine dedicated to one's ancestors.

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Reply #131 posted 08/13/16 8:56am

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onelap said:

I have no problem with his familey keeping him close and not doing anything with his ashes. I just don't get bringing them out for the memorial and taking pictures. Which was not Tyka. Also I don't know much about JW stuff but I do know when anyone from my Husbands familey have died they have been cremated very quickley and the remains have been left at the funeral home as there body has no inportance to anyone. They have then had a quick memorial service the next week for anyone who wanted to go. Which included non JW from the familey. I also have to say they were always in the kingdom Hall and never a Church. There are no rules on how people grieve and I really was not having a pop at Tyka at this really hard time.



Tyka has already stated several weeks ago that she and the urn would only be present at the official family memorial and that's what happened. She did not even attend the Kingdom Hall service as far as I know, or any other because she clearly stated that she was only personally doing one service.

I don't know why there is so much drama about the picture because the pic doesn't really feature the urn. It is a photo of Chazz speaking at the church. I didn't even notice the urn until someone pointed out that it was in the picture.

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Reply #132 posted 08/13/16 9:02am

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babynoz said:

destinyc1 said:

Guys,i think the picture of the urn was on the day of the memorial.



No, it's from August 12th. You can tell because it was taken inside a church as the article says.

BABYNOZ,Hey isn't that just the urn though?I thought they scattered the ashes ONLY.And kept the urn.Some people bury the urn as well sometimes right?

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Reply #133 posted 08/13/16 9:06am

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purplethunder3121 said:



tmo1965 said:




BillieBalloon said:


OzlemUcucu said: He was cremated almost immediately upon his death according to his JW beliefs. That's not the point, it is that I thought by now either his ashes would have been scattered or his remains interred in his final resting place. I'm just surprised considering how fast he was cremated that his remains are still here. This is so morbid, I'm sorry if I've offended anyone. [Edited 8/13/16 4:52am]

I've heard of people keeping an urn with their loved ones remains in their home on a mantle or somewhere of that nature.



In some faiths, it is traditional to place the urn in a shrine dedicated to one's ancestors.


Correct.
"We just let people talk & say whatever they want 2 say. 9 times out of 10, trust me, what's out there now, I wouldn't give nary one of these folks the time of day. That's why I don't say anything back, because there's so much that's wrong" - P, Dec '15
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Reply #134 posted 08/13/16 9:10am

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babynoz said:



No, it's from August 12th. You can tell because it was taken inside a church as the article says.

BABYNOZ,Hey isn't that just the urn though?I thought they scattered the ashes ONLY.And kept the urn.Some people bury the urn as well sometimes right?



I don't recall reading anything about them scattering the ashes, only a thread a few weeks ago asking people what they think should be done with them.

I was shocked to find out that it cost almost as much to place an urn in a columbarium in the cemetery as a coffin. eek

I'm sure many people who have used their backyard though.

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Reply #135 posted 08/13/16 9:16am

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I'm sure you mean well but the thing is you know even less about any of us than we know about Prince so you might want to take you own advice and not involve yourself too much in assessing the grief process of people you don't know.


Very well said babynoz. It's a different process for all of us hug

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Reply #136 posted 08/13/16 9:19am

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NinaB said:

purplethunder3121 said:

In some faiths, it is traditional to place the urn in a shrine dedicated to one's ancestors.

Correct.



I remember my grandmother telling us about the olden days out in the country when they used to bathe and dress loved ones at home while somebody literally built a casket for them.

They held the service right there in the living room and buried them in a plot right there on the family's land.



Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
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Reply #137 posted 08/13/16 9:22am

babynoz

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babynoz said:


I'm sure you mean well but the thing is you know even less about any of us than we know about Prince so you might want to take you own advice and not involve yourself too much in assessing the grief process of people you don't know.


Very well said babynoz. It's a different process for all of us hug



We're gonna make it through this..... hug

Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
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Reply #138 posted 08/13/16 9:23am

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babynoz said:



NinaB said:


purplethunder3121 said:


In some faiths, it is traditional to place the urn in a shrine dedicated to one's ancestors.



Correct.



I remember my grandmother telling us about the olden days out in the country when they used to bathe and dress loved ones at home while somebody literally built a casket for them.

They held the service right there in the living room and buried them in a plot right there on the family's land.




Yes. How I wished 4 that when my time came.
"We just let people talk & say whatever they want 2 say. 9 times out of 10, trust me, what's out there now, I wouldn't give nary one of these folks the time of day. That's why I don't say anything back, because there's so much that's wrong" - P, Dec '15
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Reply #139 posted 08/13/16 9:25am

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babynoz said:

destinyc1 said:

BABYNOZ,Hey isn't that just the urn though?I thought they scattered the ashes ONLY.And kept the urn.Some people bury the urn as well sometimes right?



I don't recall reading anything about them scattering the ashes, only a thread a few weeks ago asking people what they think should be done with them.

I was shocked to find out that it cost almost as much to place an urn in a columbarium in the cemetery as a coffin. eek

I'm sure many people who have used their backyard though.

Thank you for that.All this time im thinking his ashes r scattered somewhere .And your correct i went back and read what his pr person Anna M said

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Reply #140 posted 08/13/16 9:30am

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NinaB said:

babynoz said:



I remember my grandmother telling us about the olden days out in the country when they used to bathe and dress loved ones at home while somebody literally built a casket for them.

They held the service right there in the living room and buried them in a plot right there on the family's land.



Yes. How I wished 4 that when my time came.



It's pretty deep to even contemplate.

Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
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Reply #141 posted 08/13/16 9:32am

babynoz

destinyc1 said:

babynoz said:



I don't recall reading anything about them scattering the ashes, only a thread a few weeks ago asking people what they think should be done with them.

I was shocked to find out that it cost almost as much to place an urn in a columbarium in the cemetery as a coffin. eek

I'm sure many people who have used their backyard though.

Thank you for that.All this time im thinking his ashes r scattered somewhere .And your correct i went back and read what his pr person Anna M said



No worries. cool

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Reply #142 posted 08/13/16 9:37am

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babynoz said:



NinaB said:


babynoz said:




I remember my grandmother telling us about the olden days out in the country when they used to bathe and dress loved ones at home while somebody literally built a casket for them.

They held the service right there in the living room and buried them in a plot right there on the family's land.





Yes. How I wished 4 that when my time came.



It's pretty deep to even contemplate.


Strangers...the state...I didn't handle all that too well.
"We just let people talk & say whatever they want 2 say. 9 times out of 10, trust me, what's out there now, I wouldn't give nary one of these folks the time of day. That's why I don't say anything back, because there's so much that's wrong" - P, Dec '15
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Reply #143 posted 08/13/16 9:49am

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Reply #144 posted 08/13/16 11:28am

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Love u all Purple Family. Big hugs to you all innit. Our guy is elsewhere now, just not here. Miss him so much - but gonna try and love and celebrate what he was and stood for more. Xoxox. Love you all!
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Reply #145 posted 08/13/16 11:37am

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Love u all Purple Family. Big hugs to you all innit. Our guy is elsewhere now, just not here. Miss him so much - but gonna try and love and celebrate what he was and stood for more. Xoxox. Love you all!

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Reply #146 posted 08/13/16 11:39am

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Love u all Purple Family. Big hugs to you all innit. Our guy is elsewhere now, just not here. Miss him so much - but gonna try and love and celebrate what he was and stood for more. Xoxox. Love you all!

Good ole Mikey biggrin hug
"We just let people talk & say whatever they want 2 say. 9 times out of 10, trust me, what's out there now, I wouldn't give nary one of these folks the time of day. That's why I don't say anything back, because there's so much that's wrong" - P, Dec '15
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Reply #147 posted 08/13/16 11:59am

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babynoz said:

I'm sure you mean well but the thing is you know even less about any of us than we know about Prince so you might want to take you own advice and not involve yourself too much in assessing the grief process of people you don't know.


Very well said babynoz. It's a different process for all of us hug

Yes--I appreciate this place so much because I ALREADY have those worries, and I ALREADY feel like I've exhausted my husband's tolerance for how sad I am about a "stranger." This is where I can visit to be around other folks having a similarly mind-blowing emotional experience. And who are patient and understanding with my n00biness. biggrin

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Reply #148 posted 08/13/16 12:42pm

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Wow folks, having ashes displayed like this is a very common thing for families to do. The outpouring of anger of this is perplexing.

Much like God is Alive, Prince is alive, he is not of this earth anymore, but he still exists, he is still with us, he is still Prince, he still loves us.....he is simply in a different place.

Peace





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Reply #149 posted 08/13/16 12:54pm

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Exactly what I've been saying (re a child) from day one. Opportunists plain & simple.

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