The Funeral July 28, 2018
Posted by nrhatch in Humor, Joke.trackback
Joe passed away. His Will provided $30,000 for an elaborate funeral.
As the last guests departed the affair, his wife, Betty, turned to her oldest friend.
“Well, I’m sure Joe would be pleased,” she said.
“I’m sure you’re right,” replied Jody, who then lowered her voice and leaned in close to whisper. “How much did this really cost?”
“All of it,” said Betty. “Thirty thousand.”
“No!” Jody exclaimed. “I mean, it was very nice, but $30,000?”
“The funeral was $6,500. I donated $500 to the church. The wake, food, and drinks were another $500. And the rest went for the memorial stone.”
Jody computed quickly.
“$22,500 for a memorial stone? My God, how big is it?!”
‘”Two and a half carats.”
Aah . . . that’s better!
Source: E-mail from unknown author (sent by Joe M.)
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Spirit Lights The Way 
Hum…I wonder if the ring was purchased before the death? Happy Saturday, Nancy!
Flowers fade . . . but diamonds are forever! 😀
I like her thinking!
It may not have been what Joe had in mind . . . but perhaps he wasn’t thinking far enough ahead.
Every time someone admires her rock => a memorial moment.
It pays to be explicit in your instructions! 🙂
Explicit or implicit, a deceased’s wishes aren’t always . . . set in stone. 😀
Why not? They say funerals are for the living.
And, apparently, so are diamonds! 😀
Good one. Didn’t see that coming…
Neither did Joe. 😀
Thanks for my Saturday laugh Nancy😆
Glad it got your giggle going, Val.
Ha ha!!!!! Good one, Nancy!
Glad you got a kick out of it, LM!
Now that woman has the right idea! She didn’t succumb to being so literal that she missed out on the perfect opportunity. May Joe RIP knowing his wife will think of him with a smile every time she sees her beautiful stone! 🙂
Agreed! Buy a memorial stone that you can see every day!
The best kind of stone 🙂
My favorite stone is a turquoise set in a gold band. My grandmother gave it to my great aunt in 1918 when they emigrated to the US from Scotland.
It’s a 100 years old this year and it reminds me of both of them!
Wow – that’s a very special one!
It’s a very special “memorial stone.” 😀
Whoaa! Loved her memorial stone 🙂
And it will always remind her of Joe. 😀
Right 😀
Wink. Wink.
Laughing. Hard. Ahhh, I feel much better. 🙂
Yay! Glad it got your giggle going. 😀