August 26, 2005
Funeral Rites
The Taoist sure knows how to take the “fun” out of funeral. As a student of the Dao, I believe that death is eminent and its just a cycle of replenishing and rejuvenation of nature. Though I’m not saying that my grandmother’s death is worth celebrating with parties and wine, but in my humble opinion, the funeral rites performed was too grievous.
It is a MUST for you to mourn and weep. Sure, I did cried a little, but for 3 days??? I don’t think that I had that much tear to shed and I sure suck in faking it.
Anyway, I know that I’ll be labeled a black sheep or a rebel if I voice out my discontent since it WAS my grandmother’s wish to have a Taoist funeral since she WAS a vary old fashion person.
In short, must the living suffer so much for the dead? Life got to go on and dying is just a natural process.
When I Die
I’ve always dreamt of a Jedi funeral. It sure sounds like a laughing matter but coming to think of it, it’s quite practical and not that depressing as compared to a Taoist funeral. The moment I die, a wake should be no longer than a day. And I would want to be cremated in the open under piles of wood, wearing Jedi robe and a paper light saber. And when I burn, I’d wish for the winds to take my ash far away as possible, finally reuniting with nature, so that I’m one with the force.
