hw 48 interviews

For my interviews I spoke to my mother and my grandmother. I found very interesting things out about what my mom believes. I asked her what she thought about respect for the dead. She said, " I respect everyones wishes especially when they are written down or said in advance. As for me I want you all to respect my wishes and i want to be put in a little moselium and I want every organ donated that can be donated." I asked her if she has put thought into the way she saw her funeral going. She said that it was important that she looks natural and as if she is sleeping and that she doesn't want to be altered to the point where she cannot be recognized. The last question I asked her was if she thinks that caring for the dead and respecting their wishes is important in being satisfied living. Basically she said," I think its important that we respect what the dead want because it makes me happy knowing that they are happy even in spirit."

The next person I spoke to was my grandma and for this I told my little cousin the questions to ask her since I felt a bit weird talking about it with her. One question was if she wants to be cremated or anything special and she said, "no as long as you guys come visit me and take care of my grave I will be happy." I also asked her if she thought it was okay to disrespect what the dead wish for. She said, " yes that is something you don't want to do because a spirit is much more stronger than a living being and to upset them may not be ok." How has seeing dead family changed your views on caring for yourself?. " well seeing my sister in the coffin really hurt me and I knew that all I could do was brush her hair and cry. It made me think and not stress life because the soul will live on so caring for me when I pass away will ensure that I have a happy transition of worlds."