What was significant about Diane’s funeral?
First of all, she never called it a funeral. She always considered her memorial a celebration of her life. Once the cancer had metastasized to the point where Diane knew she had months rather than years, she began to plan how she wanted her life to be honored. She decided who she wanted to be involved in it and personally asked them to participate. She decided where the celebration would take place. She designated who would prepare the food, who would provide the music, and who would carry her ashes. She wanted everyone who attended to have a little present, so she made a bookmark with her message on it, which was distributed at the event. 9.
