A new trend in funerals

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Body of Steelers Fan Viewed in Recliner
By Associated Press
15 minutes ago

PITTSBURGH - James Henry Smith was a zealous Pittsburgh Steelers fan in life, and even death could not keep him from his favorite spot: in a recliner, in front of a TV showing his beloved team in action.

Smith, 55, of Pittsburgh, died of prostate cancer Thursday. Because his death wasn't unexpected, his family was able to plan for an unusual viewing Tuesday night.

The Samuel E. Coston Funeral Home erected a small stage in a viewing room, and arranged furniture on it much as it was in Smith's home on game day Sundays.

Smith's body was on the recliner, his feet crossed and a remote in his hand. He wore black and gold silk pajamas, slippers and a robe. A pack of cigarettes and a beer were at his side, while a high-definition TV played a continuous loop of Steelers highlights.

"I couldn't stop crying after looking at the Steeler blanket in his lap," said his sister, MaryAnn Nails, 58. "He loved football and nobody did (anything) until the game went off. It was just like he was at home."

Longtime friend Mary Jones called the viewing "a celebration."

"I saw it and I couldn't even cry," she said. "People will see him the way he was."

Smith's burial plans were more traditional - he'll be laid to rest in a casket.

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Without being gross, what would your funeral be like?

[bingolong]

Visitor,
I just want to have an audio recorded message for everybody who attends the funeral:

[/i]"What yall crying for I'm the one that's dead motherfuckas!!"[/i]


...or at least something like that... ;p

[Visitor]

bingolong,

I thought maybe you'd be posed in front of your computer with www.richardpryor.com on the monitor.

[Visitor]

Visitor,
As my coffin is lowered into the grave a song by the rock band Halford would be playing. Its called 'Into The Pit'!