EXTREME CALL WAITING.

I read about some new trends in funeral and burial services in a newspaper article recently. I had no idea how things were progressing on the burial front. The newspaper story said that items near and dear to the deceased are being placed in the coffin with the body. It claimed that caskets now have pockets built in so that personal items can be added.
Needless to say, this has caused some bizarre items to be tossed in the coffin. A can of beer, a big cigar and a lighter were placed with one gentleman. In another case, a fishing pole was placed alongside the dearly departed. Sports memorabilia are among the most popular items to be added to the casket. I guess if you are a sports enthusiast, you want to Rah-Rah to the end.
Lots of people go to their reward dressed in clothing depicting their favorite ball team. That's what you call being a fan to the end!
One of the strangest things the paper described in the article was the placement of a cell phone, turned on and in the suit pocket of the deceased. Members of the family would call the cell phone number and leave messages from time to time. Wouldn't they have been surprised if he had answered!
During the funeral service for this man, the cell phone did ring, and needless to say, this was kind of unsettling to the minister who was handling the service, as well as to those people attending the last rites.
The family defended their decision to send the cell phone to the grave with the man, saying that everyone who knew him was aware of his love for his cell phone.
This made me think I should be making arrangements for Jim and for me. There is no doubt in my mind, Jim would like to be buried with a Lexus he once owned, but I don't think I can afford a plot that big. To be honest with you, I never did like that car, and as far as I am concerned, that would be a good place for it--six feet under!
The one thing I have always said I would send into eternity with Jim would be the remote control. There is no doubt in my mind that if he passes on at home, he will be clutching the remote in his cold, lifeless hand. Since he likes to listen to music WHILE he watches TV sometimes he holds two remote controls, but personally I think throwing two remote controls in the coffin would be tacky, don't you?
I'll bet at this point, you are DYING to know what I want placed in my casket. I would like a cookbook and a cake pan. Now, these choices should not surprise you, since you know I love to cook and love to eat, and besides, haven't you ever heard of angel food cake?