Tag Archives: Cremation

Mistaken Cremation

In what was already a parents’ worst nightmare, events that seemed to be at their worst possible point took a turn for the worse. Little Jaylen Talley, only 14 months old, died from apparent breathing problems due to an alleged undiagnosed heart defect. On May 24, his parents could tell something was wrong. They called 911, and Jaylen’s father tried unsuccessfully to resuscitate the toddler. Jaylen later died at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. As if it wasn’t enough that these parents lost their son, something worse happened: their son was accidentally cremated. The Talleys had been planning a … Continue reading →

When Death Does You Part, Then What?

Have you and your spouse discussed your wishes for when death does you part? Wayne and I have. Sadly, extensively. I Coffin Shopped Till I Dropped (Literally) It all started when Wayne’s dad died. I went with him, his brother, and aunt to pick out a coffin. I freaked out. I had to leave the room full of caskets because I got so upset about the thought of being buried I nearly passed out. Cremation vs. Burial Later I told Wayne, “Whatever you do, don’t bury me. I don’t want to be put in a box.” “But I want you … Continue reading →

Want To Be Blasted Into Outer Space?

Talk about the final frontier! This October, the ashes of Star Trek’s James Doohan will finally be launched into space. Doohan, who played engineer Lt. Cmdr. Montgomery ‘Scotty’ Scott on the beloved show, died July 20, 2005 at the age of 85. His ashes were supposed to go into space shortly after that but the rockets required further testing. Scotty won’t be going into space alone. There will be the ashes of 100 additional people going with him. Astronaut Gordon Cooper will be among those going along for the trip. Cooper was one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts. He … Continue reading →