January 25Jan 25 anyone know of a reputable service? I know it's stupid but I want to have the last word on myself I know I don't trust family TIA
January 25Jan 25 I know a guy. There's the one he did for his mom. https://www.claybarfuneralhome.com/obituaries/martha-sparks-2
January 25Jan 25 I am having to write my mother's this week, as my 2 brothers are barely functionally literate. It hasn't crossed my mind to write my own. My oldest son and 2 daughters-in-law all have their Masters, and youngest is progressing towards undergrad. Surely they can piece something together about lube, football, and bourbon...
January 25Jan 25 Just make a list of things you want included. And use it as an AI prompt... I have thought about putting together a "Wake mix tape." Mainly so I can play the Clash's "Should I stay or Should I Go", and the ARC Angels, "D Shape I'm In" to get a last smile.
January 25Jan 25 It's your obituary. Just write whatever you want. But do make sure you proofread it well.
January 25Jan 25 ChatGPT. Just tell it you want it to write an obituary and to interview you for all of the information. you will most likely want to edit it at the end but it will get you 90% of the way. FYI. Claude.ai is a better writer than ChatGPT but there are tighter hourly limits on the interactions. It might take longer. Edited January 25Jan 25 by Nice Guy Eddie
January 25Jan 25 2 hours ago, horn4life said: Just make a list of things you want included. And use it as an AI prompt... I have thought about putting together a "Wake mix tape." Mainly so I can play the Clash's "Should I stay or Should I Go", and the ARC Angels, "D Shape I'm In" to get a last smile. “To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before.”
January 25Jan 25 In Loving Memory of Gregory "Greg" H. Reynolds October 14, 1982 - January 22, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gregory "Greg" H. Reynolds, a man who lived life with depth, charisma, and a quiet sense of adventure. Greg passed away on January 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an unmistakable presence. Standing at an impressive 6’4”, Greg’s height was only overshadowed by his larger-than-life personality. Tall, dark, and undeniably handsome, Greg had a way of making every room he entered feel just a little brighter. His striking good looks were matched only by his warmth, intelligence, and dry sense of humor that drew people to him effortlessly. A man of varied passions, Greg’s love for literature was evident to anyone who spent more than a few moments with him. His book collection spanned genres, but there was a special place in his heart for the raw, no-nonsense style of Surly, whose words resonated deeply with Greg’s own love for authenticity and introspection. He could often be found lost in the pages of a Surly thread, his thoughtful gaze reflecting the complexity of the worlds within those words. He believed that literature, like life, should challenge you, make you think, and at times, make you a little uncomfortable. Greg was a lover of the simple things—quiet mornings with a cup of coffee, spontaneous road trips, and the feeling of getting lost in a good book. Yet, for all his introspection, he was deeply devoted to his friends and family, always offering a listening ear, a thoughtful piece of advice, or just the right words when you needed them most. He leaves behind his beloved sister, Charlotte Reynolds; his parents, Thomas and Evelyn Reynolds; a host of friends who considered him a brother; and countless others who were lucky enough to know the incredible person he was. In honor of Greg’s love for Surly, we invite friends and family to gather at his favorite tailgate for the Spring game for a memorial in celebration of his life. Share a story, and raise a glass to the man who lived with quiet strength and a passion for life that will never be forgotten. Rest easy, Greg. You’ve left a mark on this world that no amount of time will erase. Edited January 25Jan 25 by Bevo
January 25Jan 25 11 hours ago, South Austin said: “His mom was loved, by many.” username checks out....just like mom.
January 26Jan 26 12 hours ago, horn4life said: I have thought about putting together a "Wake mix tape." Mainly so I can play the Clash's "Should I stay or Should I Go", and the ARC Angels, "D Shape I'm In" to get a last smile. I have a requested two-song outro. I've quizzed my wife twice on it during our marriage. So now I have a friend in charge of this with another in reserve.You have to have someone in charge of the playlist for sure.
January 26Jan 26 I've told my wife that I do not want a memorial. I want a party. I want my friends and family to have a great time and remember all the stupid shit I did.
January 26Jan 26 1. I was born 2. I spent to much time arguing with dipshits on message boards 3. I died
January 26Jan 26 On 1/24/2025 at 7:10 PM, BearSchlong said: I know a guy. There's the one he did for his mom. https://www.claybarfuneralhome.com/obituaries/martha-sparks-2 I'm in tears laughing.
January 26Jan 26 21 minutes ago, Jkwellborn said: That one is great. I hope it’s real. Seems pretty real.
January 26Jan 26 20 hours ago, Bevo said: In Loving Memory of Gregory "Greg" H. Reynolds October 14, 1982 - January 22, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gregory "Greg" H. Reynolds, a man who lived life with depth, charisma, and a quiet sense of adventure. Greg passed away on January 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an unmistakable presence. Standing at an impressive 6’4”, Greg’s height was only overshadowed by his larger-than-life personality. Tall, dark, and undeniably handsome, Greg had a way of making every room he entered feel just a little brighter. His striking good looks were matched only by his warmth, intelligence, and dry sense of humor that drew people to him effortlessly. A man of varied passions, Greg’s love for literature was evident to anyone who spent more than a few moments with him. His book collection spanned genres, but there was a special place in his heart for the raw, no-nonsense style of Surly, whose words resonated deeply with Greg’s own love for authenticity and introspection. He could often be found lost in the pages of a Surly thread, his thoughtful gaze reflecting the complexity of the worlds within those words. He believed that literature, like life, should challenge you, make you think, and at times, make you a little uncomfortable. Greg was a lover of the simple things—quiet mornings with a cup of coffee, spontaneous road trips, and the feeling of getting lost in a good book. Yet, for all his introspection, he was deeply devoted to his friends and family, always offering a listening ear, a thoughtful piece of advice, or just the right words when you needed them most. He leaves behind his beloved sister, Charlotte Reynolds; his parents, Thomas and Evelyn Reynolds; a host of friends who considered him a brother; and countless others who were lucky enough to know the incredible person he was. In honor of Greg’s love for Surly, we invite friends and family to gather at his favorite tailgate for the Spring game for a memorial in celebration of his life. Share a story, and raise a glass to the man who lived with quiet strength and a passion for life that will never be forgotten. Rest easy, Greg. You’ve left a mark on this world that no amount of time will erase. In Loving Memory of Gregory "Greg" H. Reynolds October 14, 1982 - January 22, 2025 Our beloved Greg passed yesterday as he lived. He was thrilled beyond imagination to see the Texas basketball team make a 22 point comeback versus A&M. The excitement unfortunately caused him to choke on a chip overflowing with his famous homemade salsa. He was found with a wry smile locked onto his face, that was illuminated by the screen of his laptop. He died as he lived...
January 26Jan 26 My final instructions request no memorial service, no obituary, and no funeral. I have directed that my corpse be cremated as cheaply as possible and my ashes be placed in a tree pod, like the one at thelivingurn.com, and planted in the field that contains the remains of every dog that has ever been my companion.
January 26Jan 26 Why? No one reads the paper anymore. My directive is no memorial service and to spread my ashes on that little bit of lawn around row 20 at Red Rocks so I can listen to music and get a contact high for all eternity.
January 26Jan 26 5 hours ago, DalTxHornFan said: I know these folks. It's real. Indeed. My own mom loves Mark more than me.
January 26Jan 26 21 minutes ago, BearSchlong said: Indeed. My own mom loves Mark more than me. It's your toxic masculinity that she objects to, I'm guessing.
January 27Jan 27 I had a very good Texan friend from the Marines named Greg Reynolds, so seeing that first thing this morning sucked...until I realized my buddy is 20 years older than that one. He's not tall, dark, and handsome either.😁 Edited January 27Jan 27 by Iceman
January 27Jan 27 6 hours ago, DalTxHornFan said: It's your toxic masculinity that she objects to, I'm guessing. Inside joke.
January 28Jan 28 This is the setting you choose for that question? I’d open with a paragraph about questionable decision-making being your hallmark.
February 5Feb 5 Author yeah,,, i do apologize for burdening strangers with my bullshit. IRL friends are understandably uncomfortable and try to insist I'm going to live forever . Which is BS and Since I've had my stroke too short five years ago i've received no medical attention I still to this day can't seem to get my Medicare worked out so I can see a doctor I know I'm dying I took enough biology and actually was a semi-athlete and had a real good sense of what my body was going through and it's not going through anything good right now and I wanted to take care of my business and not leave it to be a burden on others On 1/28/2025 at 3:01 PM, Pato del Muerto said: This is the setting you choose for that question? I’d open with a paragraph about questionable decision-making being your hallmark.
February 5Feb 5 I keep telling my kids to blow me up, Hunter S Thompson style if necessary. No obituary because nobody cares and no grave because fuck that.
February 5Feb 5 Author I've already made the will that I be buried in the paupers grave alongside the homeless and forgotten
February 5Feb 5 4 hours ago, F250 said: I keep telling my kids to blow me up, Hunter S Thompson style if necessary. No obituary because nobody cares and no grave because fuck that. I think headstones are pretty neat. Very interesting to walk through old cemeteries and read them. I would like the cheapest casket possible, though. If a pine box was still an option that would be fine with me.
February 5Feb 5 On 1/24/2025 at 8:51 PM, OWLVIS said: anyone know of a reputable service? I know it's stupid but I want to have the last word on myself I know I don't trust family TIA As someone who has written multiple obits, my best advice is to write your own and don't just say what you did in life, say why you did it. Tell your story. I even wrote an obit for my 17 year old dog once. It might have been my finest work, actually.
February 5Feb 5 Storyworth.comMy wife gave me this for Christmas a few years back and I’m going to be leaving everyone my memoirs.
February 5Feb 5 8 hours ago, Aqua Buddha said: As someone who has written multiple obits, my best advice is to write your own and don't just say what you did in life, say why you did it. Tell your story. I even wrote an obit for my 17 year old dog once. It might have been my finest work, actually. So don’t just tell everyone that you always made sure to have a clean taint. Tell them why it was important to maintain a clean taint?
February 6Feb 6 42 minutes ago, Bevo said: So don’t just tell everyone that you always made sure to have a clean taint. Tell them why it was important to maintain a clean taint? There ya go. Gotta be a story there.....
February 6Feb 6 On 1/26/2025 at 11:19 AM, NeverMarryAStripper said: My final instructions request no memorial service, no obituary, and no funeral. I have directed that my corpse be cremated as cheaply as possible and my ashes be placed in a tree pod, like the one at thelivingurn.com, and planted in the field that contains the remains of every dog that has ever been my companion. My father died in 1992 at the age of 62 from pancreatic cancer. He knew he was terminal, and he planned his memorial service and his funeral and even approved his obituary. He had my brother, and I make all of the arrangements according to his instructions while he was in the hospital for the last time. After reading this thread and thinking about that, I started rethinking my desire not to have an obituary. I sat down and wrote up what I would like as an obituary. I modified the instructions in my death file and put in a copy of my desired obituary. I intend to update the obituary periodically as circumstances change. So if any of you assholes read the the obituary below in the Houston Chronicle, you will know that old NMAS has passed on. NMAS was born on birthdate and died on deathdate. He is survived by his mother, Mom NMAS, his children NMAS, III, NMAS Son #2, NMAS Son #3, and NMAS Daughter; his grandson NMAS Grandson; and Sebastian, his best friend and constant companion. Besides having four wonderful children and a fantastic grandson, NMAS never accomplished much in his life other than being the undeserving recipient of a tremendous amount of love from numerous canine companions. NMAS looks forward to reuniting with Cocoa, Gandy, Prince, Duke, and, at some point, Sebastian. NMAS also hopes that when he is reunited, Duke will forgive him. During his life, NMAS traveled to some amazing places and had some truly unique experiences. Still, he regrets having never been able to walk the Camino de Santiago nor drive the Pan American Highway from Texas to South America. However, in the end, he recognized it was time for him to go. NMAS requests that any acquaintances of his who are so inclined and who do not harbor entirely negative feelings toward him make contributions, in Sebastian’s name, to the Houston SPCA, Citizens for Animal Protection, or the no-kill animal shelter of their choice.
February 6Feb 6 As someone who has written multiple obits, my best advice is to write your own and don't just say what you did in life, say why you did it. Tell your story. I even wrote an obit for my 17 year old dog once. It might have been my finest work, actually.So are people just dying to get away from you? Cause that’s an odd humblebrag. Probably the strangest on here.
February 6Feb 6 7 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said: He is survived by his mother...and Sebastian, his best friend and constant companion. Is Sebastian a dog or a stripper?
February 6Feb 6 7 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said: My father died in 1992 at the age of 62 from pancreatic cancer. He knew he was terminal, and he planned his memorial service and his funeral and even approved his obituary. He had my brother, and I make all of the arrangements according to his instructions while he was in the hospital for the last time. After reading this thread and thinking about that, I started rethinking my desire not to have an obituary. I sat down and wrote up what I would like as an obituary. I modified the instructions in my death file and put in a copy of my desired obituary. I intend to update the obituary periodically as circumstances change. So if any of you assholes read the the obituary below in the Houston Chronicle, you will know that old NMAS has passed on. NMAS was born on birthdate and died on deathdate. He is survived by his mother, Mom NMAS, his children NMAS, III, NMAS Son #2, NMAS Son #3, and NMAS Daughter; his grandson NMAS Grandson; and Sebastian, his best friend and constant companion. Besides having four wonderful children and a fantastic grandson, NMAS never accomplished much in his life other than being the undeserving recipient of a tremendous amount of love from numerous canine companions. NMAS looks forward to reuniting with Cocoa, Gandy, Prince, Duke, and, at some point, Sebastian. NMAS also hopes that when he is reunited, Duke will forgive him. During his life, NMAS traveled to some amazing places and had some truly unique experiences. Still, he regrets having never been able to walk the Camino de Santiago nor drive the Pan American Highway from Texas to South America. However, in the end, he recognized it was time for him to go. NMAS requests that any acquaintances of his who are so inclined and who do not harbor entirely negative feelings toward him make contributions, in Sebastian’s name, to the Houston SPCA, Citizens for Animal Protection, or the no-kill animal shelter of their choice. That needs a little work. Where did you grow up? Where do you live? Tell us your passions besides Surly. Say something nice about the kids and grandkids. Tell us about your stripper. Tell us about your friends.
February 7Feb 7 On 1/24/2025 at 9:47 PM, Iceman said: I am having to write my mother's this week, as my 2 brothers are barely functionally literate. It hasn't crossed my mind to write my own. My oldest son and 2 daughters-in-law all have their Masters, and youngest is progressing towards undergrad. Surely they can piece something together about lube, football, and bourbon... What if they just said “Our father loved the Pirate and he hopes the James family burns in hell.” Drop the mic right there.
February 7Feb 7 On 2/5/2025 at 12:05 PM, BearSchlong said: Storyworth.com My wife gave me this for Christmas a few years back and I’m going to be leaving everyone my memoirs. My wife gave that to my mother a few years back and my mother had the best time with it. It gave her immense pleasure and kept her occupied for many months. That is really a great gift, especially older folks (not to assume @BearSchlong 's age). It's natural to remminense, and that format is cool in that it provides a structure and framework to get the memories onto paper. Those memories and the history get lost over time if they aren't recorded. Nice gift for both the recipient and the ones who care about them. On 2/5/2025 at 8:23 AM, Aqua Buddha said: As someone who has written multiple obits, my best advice is to write your own and don't just say what you did in life, say why you did it. Tell your story. I've written my own - not fully - but I've outlined it with what I'd want to be said about the things that were important to me. I have asked to be floated down the river on a pyre and then be set ablaze by someone shooting it with one of my old Model 70 Winchesters while trumpeters sound a salute. I think that may be the only thing the family skips, but one can hope.
February 7Feb 7 On 2/5/2025 at 11:26 PM, NeverMarryAStripper said: NMAS also hopes that when he is reunited, Duke will forgive him. I doubt that you need forgiveness. As many times as Duke fell for the peanut butter trick, I’d have to believe that he secretly enjoyed it.
February 7Feb 7 On 2/5/2025 at 5:19 PM, Bevo said: So don’t just tell everyone that you always made sure to have a clean taint. Tell them why it was important to maintain a clean taint? My eulogy will just consist of a hyperlink to the Bidet Meta Threas.
February 7Feb 7 That needs a little work. Where did you grow up? Where do you live? Tell us your passions besides Surly. Say something nice about the kids and grandkids. Tell us about your stripper. Tell us about your friends.Tell us about your avatars. Again.
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