Today, my mom went to my dad's funeral as the Grim Reaper. Apparently, because they were both massive Terry Pratchett fans, they'd agreed whoever outlived the other had to go to the funeral as Death. No one else found it funny and more than a few swore to never speak to her again. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my mom talked me into going to a funeral since my dad wouldn't go. It was for one of her classmates. When it was our time to view the casket, we paused in front of it for a second before my mom leans over to me and says, "What if I told you that was really your dad?" FML
Today, I was at my mom's funeral. My sisters and I were sitting in the front row. The funeral director, whom we had met with twice before, was going around greeting everyone. When she got to us, she asked where our mom was. Seriously? FML
Today, my mom came over to me and whispered something in my ear. I didn't hear it and assumed it was a joke, so I started laughing. Turns out my aunt died. FML
Today, my parents and I attended the funeral of my husband's mother. It was open-casket, and my parents went to take a look. My mum muttered, "With a dress that tacky, no wonder she died", and my dad chuckled. A fight quickly erupted, and the police were called. FML
Today, thinking my ex-gothic friend was going through another "wear all black" phase, I walked up to her and jokingly asked who died. Her father. Her father died. FML
Today, I was pestering a co-worker, so she jokingly stated "I'll bury you!" and I replied "I'll bury your mom!". Her moms funeral was last week. FML
Today, my mother died unexpectedly of a heart attack. To make matters worse, every time he thinks I’m not watching him, my husband has a Cheshire Cat grin on his face, and a few times I’ve even seen him dancing in happiness. FML
Today, when she found out my mother died, my ever empathetic wife said, “Tell them not to have the funeral on Friday. I have a hair appointment.” FML
Today, I learned that now that my mom is dead, and my dad doesn't need my emotional support during her illness anymore, he's going to go back to insulting me every time he talks to me. FML
Today, I was speaking to an old friend and I asked her how her mother was. She replied, "She passed away, you came to her funeral last month." FML
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Bogrbon 27
That’s kind of awesome that they did this. Definitely bonus points for sticking to it in tragedy. I want my family to have a wake and party for me instead of a dreary funeral, but doubt they’ll have the courage to do it. I guess the only part that sucks is the lack of sense of humor of everyone else.
Iamthebanzai22 21
Hahaha!! Your mother is awesome and I am sure your dad had a huge smile on the other side. Sometimes people just need to chill the **** out.
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Comments (11)
arioch_fml 20
Wow, if that's an actual agreement that's awesome, but definitely should have done a smaller funeral and or give people a heads up....
Bogrbon 27
That’s kind of awesome that they did this. Definitely bonus points for sticking to it in tragedy. I want my family to have a wake and party for me instead of a dreary funeral, but doubt they’ll have the courage to do it. I guess the only part that sucks is the lack of sense of humor of everyone else.
RichardPencil 32
Even those with a sense of humor might not bring it to a funeral.
Iamthebanzai22 21
Hahaha!! Your mother is awesome and I am sure your dad had a huge smile on the other side. Sometimes people just need to chill the **** out.
xxlk4xx 6
I would think that was hilarious lol!
RichardPencil 32
Without warning, it seems tasteless. Just a notice that Mom will be dressed according to your Dad's wishes would have avoided the problem. Not everyone could be in The Barenaked Ladies.
randybryant799 21
Good for her. She was doing something that she and your father had agreed on.
Squeezy Jibs 2
that's actually awesome! I guess nobody else in the family has a sense of humor. good on your mom for following through on that agreement.
Wadlaen 24
That's a massive thumbs up and respect from me! And I think it witnesses about the love and respect that obviously existed between your parents!
Madchick14 11
I absolutely love what your mother done. it would have made me smile. I've already told several people that I want as many people dressed in costume for my funeral.
idragosani 17
I think that's awesome, personally.