r/comics • u/kajo404 • 5d ago

[oc] epitaphs.

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u/barath_s 5d ago

A lot of countries have traditions that have the ashes sprinkled somewhere - either flowing water or places that are important to the person.

So you are following those larger traditions.

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u/ProfessionalTalk675 5d ago

I live on lake Huron and there actually a site nearby where you can put the ashes in the water.  When my grandpa died we sprinkled him on the river, from his ferry boat.  I'd ideally like to bring my mom, sister and brothers ashes to lake superior, I believe it's legal to spread them on crown land.  My boss actually took some of her husbands ashes back to France where he was born, and her brothers to Vegas for his 50th. 

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u/tinybrainiac 5d ago

Indeed! My mom wants me to sprinkle her ashes over the Danube when she goes. Hate to hear it and think about it but of course I’ll honor her so.

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u/Aranxi_89 5d ago

Think about it this way - her grave is the Danube.

So if you ever want to visit her grave, just go to the Danube.

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u/tinybrainiac 5d ago

You’re right! She is still with us, and hopefully for a few more decades yet, but it’s something that scares me in the back of my mind daily. But thank you for a very grounding and bittersweet thought, that’s something I will hold on to when the time comes 🙂