BREAKING NEWS: Mother Plans Her Own Funeral, Leaving Family and Friends Stunned
In a shocking turn of events, a mother from [Location] has taken the initiative to plan her own funeral, leaving her family and friends in a state of shock and awe. According to sources close to the family, the mother, who wishes to remain anonymous, has been planning the funeral for months, deciding every detail from the funeral home to the music to be played.
"I’ve always been one to plan ahead," said the mother in an exclusive interview. "I knew that one day I would pass on, and I wanted to make sure my loved ones were taken care of. Planning my own funeral has given me peace of mind and allowed me to make sure everything is done exactly how I want it."
The funeral, which is scheduled to take place in [Month] of this year, will be a celebration of the mother’s life, with a eulogy delivered by her closest friend and a special song to be sung by her granddaughter. The mother has also arranged for a special funeral procession, complete with [Number] of cars, each one decorated with balloons and flowers.
This unusual move has sparked debate among family and friends, with some praising the mother’s proactive approach and others questioning the emotional impact of planning one’s own funeral.
"I think it’s amazing that she took the initiative to plan her own funeral," said a close friend of the mother. "It shows she’s thinking about her family and wants to make sure they’re taken care of. It’s also given us a chance to really reflect on her life and the impact she’s had on ours."
On the other hand, some have expressed concerns about the potential emotional toll of planning a funeral. "It’s just not something you would typically do," said another friend. "I understand why she might want to plan it, but I worry about the emotional implications for her family and friends. It’s a big responsibility to take on, and I’m not sure I would want to carry that burden."
Regardless of the controversy surrounding her decision, the mother is adamant that planning her own funeral has brought her peace of mind and allowed her to focus on the present.
"I know that planning my own funeral isn’t for everyone, but for me, it’s been a liberating experience," said the mother. "I’ve been able to take control of my own life, even in death. I’m at peace knowing that my funeral will be exactly how I want it, and that’s all that matters to me."
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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I am 30F and a single mother of two beautiful children. J (7) and A (5). ❤️ They are my whole life, light and soul. My children are my fight and what keep me going.
These last 2 years I have been silently battling a rare terminal cancer.. Small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC), a high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma.
On May 7th, 2022, the day before Mother’s Day, I walked into the emergency room due to what I thought to be just a normal shoulder injury and walked out diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer along with the doctor’s words replaying in my head, “I hope you have a good support system at home because you’re going to need it, you have a long and hard journey ahead of you.” The doctor than proceeded to tell me that there were multiple tumors that had metastasized to other parts of my body including my skeletal, which is how we were able to find the tumor that was causing my shoulder pain. By that point the damage had already been done. In that moment, mine and my kids’ entire lives had changed forever, as well as all of those around us.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t end there.. On January 17th, 2024, I was diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome. Which has caused me so many other underlying issues such as rapid weight gain & swelling (60+ lbs in a matter of weeks), muscle and bone deterioration, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, Moon Face & so much more! This disease has already taken so much away from me and my family!
Since my diagnosis I have managed to keep working full time, taking only 2 months off in the beginning for surgeries , biopsies, appointments, radiation and chemotherapy treatments. All while still being a full time mama. I do have an AMAZING support system but over time it has put a major financial, emotional, mental and physical toll on us all.
I have been ashamed and embarrassed for people to know the truth, that I have kept this a secret for as long as I could but the physical effects are starting to take control and I can’t hide it any longer. I’ve never been good at accepting or asking for help but unfortunately, I am no longer able to physically work which has put a major financial burden on me.
I also want to acknowledge my amazing medical team for all of their time, care & patience.
UPDATE: September 18th, 2024 I had a Dr. Appointment with my oncologist. Unfortunately, I wasn’t given the best news. Due to my prognosis, I have decided to discontinue treatments as they will no longer help. I have been given 3 months to live. 3 months to spend with my babies and loved ones. 3 months to make the best of what time I have left. During these next couple of months I need to make sure my kids will be ok after I am gone. I am faced now with the most difficult thing of planning my own funeral.
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Backup of the post’s body: I am 30F and a single mother of two beautiful children. J (7) and A (5). ❤️ They are my whole life, light and soul. My children are my fight and what keep me going.
These last 2 years I have been silently battling a rare terminal cancer.. Small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC), a high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma.
On May 7th, 2022, the day before Mother’s Day, I walked into the emergency room due to what I thought to be just a normal shoulder injury and walked out diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer along with the doctor’s words replaying in my head, “I hope you have a good support system at home because you’re going to need it, you have a long and hard journey ahead of you.” The doctor than proceeded to tell me that there were multiple tumors that had metastasized to other parts of my body including my skeletal, which is how we were able to find the tumor that was causing my shoulder pain. By that point the damage had already been done. In that moment, mine and my kids’ entire lives had changed forever, as well as all of those around us.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t end there.. On January 17th, 2024, I was diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome. Which has caused me so many other underlying issues such as rapid weight gain & swelling (60+ lbs in a matter of weeks), muscle and bone deterioration, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, Moon Face & so much more! This disease has already taken so much away from me and my family!
Since my diagnosis I have managed to keep working full time, taking only 2 months off in the beginning for surgeries , biopsies, appointments, radiation and chemotherapy treatments. All while still being a full time mama. I do have an AMAZING support system but over time it has put a major financial, emotional, mental and physical toll on us all.
I have been ashamed and embarrassed for people to know the truth, that I have kept this a secret for as long as I could but the physical effects are starting to take control and I can’t hide it any longer. I’ve never been good at accepting or asking for help but unfortunately, I am no longer able to physically work which has put a major financial burden on me.
I also want to acknowledge my amazing medical team for all of their time, care & patience.
UPDATE: September 18th, 2024 I had a Dr. Appointment with my oncologist. Unfortunately, I wasn’t given the best news. Due to my prognosis, I have decided to discontinue treatments as they will no longer help. I have been given 3 months to live. 3 months to spend with my babies and loved ones. 3 months to make the best of what time I have left. During these next couple of months I need to make sure my kids will be ok after I am gone. I am faced now with the most difficult thing of planning my own funeral.
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Everyone should plan their own funeral and write their own obituary.
I’m so sorry.
Christ this is incredibly sad. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Please just make all the memories and videos and photos with your kids as much as you can. They’ll want to hear your voice and see you in pictures enjoying time with them.
As morbid as this sounds, you may not get Christmas with them or it’ll be your last. I’m not sure if you celebrate that or not. If so, maybe get those hallmark recordable books of The Night Before Christmas and record you reading them. One for each of them so they can have a happy memory for the future.