slowlywiltingflower said:

tmo1965 said:

Yes. I think it's the perfect place to keep his remains. For the sake of those who would be uncomfortable with him being front and center, maybe he should be placed in another part of the tour and made optional. I would love to visit with him.

Someone on Facebook who took the VIP tour stated it felt very offhand and rushed (and quite a surprise) to be told by the guide that his remains were in that PP replica..and then quickly the group had to move on to the next 'display'.

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While I DO feel Paisley Park is absolutely the right place for his remains to be, and where I think he'd want them to be, I do NOT feel the way they are currently being displayed is right (I know others' disagree but it feels wrong to me to have this quick stop to gawk at his ashes and then move on to look at some article of clothing or something...they might 'only' be ashes, but they are still 'him' - those ashes were a living person who accomplisehd so much, was loved by so many, lived an amazing life and had many, MANY facets to him and emotions and experiences...I guess to me it just feels weird to reduce the ashes to a thing to 'look at' before you head off to the gift shop and buy a keychain or a mug. :-/ Again, just stating how I personally feel.

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The suggestion made on FB was to perhaps place his remains in a smaller room, with candles and incense and other atmosphere that Prince loved, and make that an optional stop where people can stop for a bit and say their goodbyes and just reflect for awhile about this incredibe, and incredibly talented and LOVED man. I liked that idea.

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If that was his wish, then I'm ok. I hoped he might want to be scattered, maybe with or where the baby was scattered.

Hell fuck no! I do not approve of Prince's remains being on display and gawked at as a damn tourist attraction!

From what I understand, the part of Paisley Park that was his actual residence is not open to the tour in any way, so that is where his remains should be, IMHO in order for him to be "home"!

I don't approve!! Not only this but I'd shout down this sad circus called museum!!

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It's where he belongs y'all. Now and forever. Paisley Park is HIS vision realized from the ground up. The Taj Mahal is more a monument than a mausoleum and so should be (could be) PP. The difference is that PP still has life in it so long as people continue to visit, and artists continue to have a chance to create there. PP is really not like any other place, just as Prince is not like any other artist. Unlike Graceland, which is stuck in time by design, PP still has so much potential to grow -- Can you imagine how inspiring it could be for those trying to create something new that "The Artist" is still in residence?

Oh and as far as the placement of the urn in PP - the atrium is filled with natural light because of those skylights and in as much as I can see, much of the rest of PP is dark (and conducive to the type of work done there). P deserves to play in the sunshine, not languish in a dark corner just because the idea of bodily death makes us uncomfortable.

So yes, I approve of his ashes being present, front and center.

purplethunder3121 said:

Marrk said:

pupa1 said:

I don't approve!! Not only this but I'd shout down this sad circus called museum!!

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A sad circus? I'm inclined to agree, though it's difficult to call without seeing it first hand - and the chances of me ever visiting are pretty much zero. From what I've seen and read so far, it appears rushed and shallow. I appreciate others feel differently, but what this tour seems to represent isn't what Prince was to me.

I'm a bit surprised their isn't already a bunch of facebook fam petitions demanding a changes to the locations of the urn, guitar or car park. Maybe they are already out stalking the Council?

Before the museum opened I was certainly very much against the idea of putting Prince's ashes/urn on display, I thought it was tacky almost.

But thinking about it a bit more: PP was Prince's own little purple world and he has been very happy living and working there. Why not let him rest in his own home, where he can rest and be with his fans forever more?

They might have to think about relocating the urn to a more private room in the building, although I can also see why the family put the urn in the lightest, most open area of the building.

If it really was his wish... who am i do disapprove? But we have no way of knowing, really.

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No... it has bothered me ever since it was revealed that Prince's urn has been placed in the middle of the atrium. I think it's a terrible idea and insensitive to fans that are grieving, and unavoidable for those who don't want to see that. People walk in for the tour and the first thing they see is Prince's remains on display.

The museum created this situation (which is somber and emotional for some) where people see the urn on display and they might want to pause to reflect or whatever. Then, a tour guide prods people to move along and says that Prince would want you to be joyful. wtf?

Yesterday the company that designed the minature Paisley Park/urn actually put out a press release all about them designing it. Using the story behind Prince's urn to gain publicity? Fail.

I keep trying to imagine what this mini Paisley Park replica/urn looks like. Does it look hideous? I'm concerned that someone could easily steal the urn. It's just placed out on a pedestal in the middle of the room?

Imo, the atrium is the wrong location for this. There's a skylight above Prince's private apartment area at Paisley, maybe the remains could be placed there overlooking a window with natural light coming in from above or something. I like the suggestion of a more private reflection room or garden somewhere at Paisley Park where people can pay respects too.

NorthC said:

NorthC said:

Perhaps folks have a better opportunity for closure this way, rather than being told his ashes have been sprinkled all around the grounds or in a lake elsewhere, etc.

To the extent this brings any added respect for all that PP holds, those remains may further insure the preservation of PP in the future, and that is paramount.

Perhaps legally, if its characterized as some sort of resting place because an urn with ashes are housed there, there are more protections and exemptions for the grounds, structure, premises, zoning and/or permits, tax exemptions, longer term, who knows. I'd like to think someone has their thinking cap on that way also in serving his legacy.

(Surely they couldn't have publicized this earlier, it would have been pandemonium and ya'll would have been protesting again.)

Wishing much comfort to those in pain, Understood.

BillieBalloon said:

PP is Prince, he put so much of himself in that place I think it's only natural for his ashes to be there. I'm not sure about the current location and was shocked and saddened when I heard that the first visitors were told without warning that his ashes were on display as they entered the Atrium and then swiftly moved onto continue their tour. This seemed to me like they are displaying him like another exhibit. I would like to know the thinking and reasoning behind placing his urn there.

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I like the ideas already posted regarding a reflection room where people can pay their respects but think they probably decided against this as it could possibly disrupt the progression of the tour. Maybe they may change it. Having seen no images, I can't make a firm decision on whether I approve or not and will see how I feel about it when I eventually (God willing) get to PP.

Yes. Approved and I think them being in the Paisley Park model is wonderful. I also like that they are out in the open and very visible to let visitors know that Prince is THERE.

From the sounds of it, reports have said it was very tasteful and respectful.

I for one am glad that Prince passed in Paisley Park and not some hospital. I believe he would want to be there. I think it's nice that he gets to rest peacfully, in the place he loved, he created, he did his creating etc.

I think those that oppose it are also the ones that oppose the family cremating him in the first place. I also don't think those people would be happy if he was sitting on Tyka's mantle or would like him burried in some cemetary. You can't please everyone, and I think Prince is where he would want to be.

Now when I tour on Oct. 14th I will let ya know how it is.

Yes.

As long as he wanted that and his family is comfortable with it, it doesn't really matter what I think.

On the plus side, his remains are guarded and the actual gravestone location is private and not known to the general public (I think). The owners of Père Lachaise have their hands full keeping people from vandalising Jim Morrison's grave with graffitti and chewing gum.

If the urn is displayed in a respectful, tasteful way, I´m ok with it...

I think it´s nice we should be allowed to pay tributes to him, and better, in his beloved home.

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