What do you want to be buried in?

Big J · May 2, 2018

Maybe this has already been discussed, but I couldn't find any thread.

Tonight, my Japanese wife suddenly realized that when her time comes, she'll be cremated, but since I'm (nominally) Christian, I might prefer burial. As I'm likely to go before she does, she asked what I'd like to spend eternity wearing, and suggested a flight jacket, jeans and my Stetson (although I might not need a jacket given the heat 'down there' she added).
With only a moments consideration, I replied that I should like to be buried in my morning suit with top hat, cane and gloves, since I'd rather arrive anywhere overdressed, including my appointment with St. Peter (on whom I wish to make a good first impression).

For you other Loungers, what to you want to wear for eternity when your time comes?

OldStrummer · May 2, 2018

My birthday suit.

Frunobulax · May 2, 2018

Something other than debt, I suppose.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

GHT · May 2, 2018

Frunobulax said:
Something other than debt, I suppose.

On the contrary, no point being the richest corps in the cemetery. Spend it while you can, and more besides, have you ever heard of a body being dug up after it was issued with a subpoena to attend the debtors court?

Bfd70 · May 2, 2018

No burial. Waste of space. Besides, i doubt the hyenas will leave much.

Tiki Tom · May 2, 2018

Bfd70 said:
No burial. Waste of space.

I’ve always fancied a modern update to an old Viking funeral, myself. Push me out onto a placid lake in a long-boat... loaded with dynamite; my friends would take turns shooting flaming arrows at it.

As to wardrobe, my traveling clothes (naturally): jeans, Aloha shirt, and my trusty safari jacket.

steve u · May 2, 2018

Cremated and put in a Urn at the "Wife Families" grave site in the foot hills on the outskirts of Nagano.

Frunobulax · May 2, 2018

GHT said:
On the contrary, no point being the richest corps in the cemetery. Spend it while you can, and more besides, have you ever heard of a body being dug up after it was it was issued with a subpoena to attend the debtors court?

I didn't say anything about dying.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

MondoFW · May 2, 2018

Suspenders, a belt, a vest, a clip-on bowtie, 7" rise pants, and square toed shoes

Bushman · May 2, 2018

I don't want to be buried, I want to be burned like the Kings of old.

hatsRme · May 2, 2018

Not sure, and in no rush to dress for the occasion, but I found these guidelines of some customary options...

(NOTE the very first article mentioned! A mitnefet! And who amongst us doesn't have a nice Mitnefet?!)

"Dressing the deceased — Halbashah / הלבשה. The deceased is then dressed in Tachrichin / תכריכין — the traditional white burial shrouds, preferably made of linen. They are traditionally sewn by hand by pious women because it was Eve, the first woman, who caused death to come to the world (Genesis 3:16-19). Everyone is buried in the same set of white garments that includes a Mitznefet / מצנפת — a hat, a Ketonet / כתונת — a shirt, Michnasayim / מכנסיים — pants, a Meil / מעיל — a jacket, which is usually called Kittel / קיטל, an Avnet / אבנט — a belt, which is called Gartel / גרטל or גארטל in Yiddish, and a Sovev / סובב — a wrapping sheet. As their names suggest, these garments resemble the linen vestments worn by the Cohen Gadol / כהן גדול — the High Priest on the Day of Atonement.

There are only minor variations in the style of the shrouds for men and women. The exact number of garments and their style depends on local customs, but white socks or slippers, common in non-Jewish burials, are not part of this set of garments and should not be used. Permanent, double knots are not used at all, even to tie the thread when stitching the shrouds. Everything is either twisted together or tied with a bow tie / slip knot, which is a temporary knot, to show that the burial is "temporary" until the resurrection of the dead.

Shrouds have no pockets to carry man’s material possessions into the next world. Their simple uniformity symbolizes equality and purity. Wealthy or poor, all are equal before God. This practice was instituted about nineteen hundred years ago by Rabban Gamliel / רבן גמליאל, the head of the Sanhedrin / סנהדרין, so that the poor would not be shamed and the wealthy would not compete with each other in displaying the costliness of their burial clothes (Talmud, Tractates Moed Katan 27b, Ketubbot 8b)."

FWIW, FFT.

hatsRme · May 2, 2018

GHT said:
On the contrary, no point being the richest corps in the cemetery. Spend it while you can, and more besides, have you ever heard of a body being dug up after it was it was issued with a subpoena to attend the debtors court?

A best pal of mine always contends that his goal in life is to have the last check he ever writes bounce.

Bfd70 · May 2, 2018

Unless he’s headed out soon he’ll need to update. Checks are an anachronism. I’d be surprised if paper currency isn’t gone soon as well. These days i get strange looks as often as not when paying with cash.

scottyrocks · May 3, 2018

If I was about my age around, say, 1940, I'd have to say Hedy Lamarr.

Wait, what?!

1mach1 · May 3, 2018

One of two.

Creamation, or find a Superfund site that will allow you to burry me in my Mach 1 [emoji14]

jonesy86 · May 3, 2018

hatsRme said:
Not sure, and in no rush to dress for the occasion, but I found these guidelines of some customary options...

(NOTE the very first article mentioned! A mitnefet! And who amongst us doesn't have a nice Mitnefet?!)

"Dressing the deceased — Halbashah / הלבשה. The deceased is then dressed in Tachrichin / תכריכין — the traditional white burial shrouds, preferably made of linen. They are traditionally sewn by hand by pious women because it was Eve, the first woman, who caused death to come to the world (Genesis 3:16-19). Everyone is buried in the same set of white garments that includes a Mitznefet / מצנפת — a hat, a Ketonet / כתונת — a shirt, Michnasayim / מכנסיים — pants, a Meil / מעיל — a jacket, which is usually called Kittel / קיטל, an Avnet / אבנט — a belt, which is called Gartel / גרטל or גארטל in Yiddish, and a Sovev / סובב — a wrapping sheet. As their names suggest, these garments resemble the linen vestments worn by the Cohen Gadol / כהן גדול — the High Priest on the Day of Atonement.

There are only minor variations in the style of the shrouds for men and women. The exact number of garments and their style depends on local customs, but white socks or slippers, common in non-Jewish burials, are not part of this set of garments and should not be used. Permanent, double knots are not used at all, even to tie the thread when stitching the shrouds. Everything is either twisted together or tied with a bow tie / slip knot, which is a temporary knot, to show that the burial is "temporary" until the resurrection of the dead.

Shrouds have no pockets to carry man’s material possessions into the next world. Their simple uniformity symbolizes equality and purity. Wealthy or poor, all are equal before God. This practice was instituted about nineteen hundred years ago by Rabban Gamliel / רבן גמליאל, the head of the Sanhedrin / סנהדרין, so that the poor would not be shamed and the wealthy would not compete with each other in displaying the costliness of their burial clothes (Talmud, Tractates Moed Katan 27b, Ketubbot 8b)."

FWIW, FFT.

I have worn a chefs hat most of my life, but not this:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitznefet_(Israeli_military)

GHT · May 3, 2018

Frunobulax said:
I didn't say anything about dying.

Oops silly me, I thought that the thread was about what you wanted to be buried in. Of course you are right, there's no mention of death. So, are you planning to be buried alive? Great way to dodge the taxman.

Seb Lucas · May 3, 2018

Most of the Christians down here are cremated. I think only certain sub groups of Christianity opt for burial. Personally I prefer to be burned and scattered. Although I always liked the idea of dying and being put out on the street for pick up with the recycling and rubbish. Problem is our 21 year-old always forgets to put out the bin...

I'm not in the worship business so I don't care much what I'm wearing when I'm dead. I used to think having a bottle of whiskey and a packet of unfiltered Lucky Strikes would be good to have with me in the casket. But since I don't drink or smoke anymore... a packet of dried apricots and a thermos of peppermint tea doesn't have the same ring.

Big J · May 3, 2018

Viking long ships, cars, Hedy, some top choices out there!

Zoukatron · May 9, 2018

Cremation (and ashes scattered to the mountains and sea), but wearing either morning dress or more likely my navy jacketed stroller/black lounge/Stresemann outfit I'll shortly be having made. Torn about the idea of wearing a hat though - would be nice to pass that on to the next generation.

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