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Update: My grandma said talking about her funeral plans was 'tempting fate' and made me stop
She told me, 'We don't speak of death in this house until it's at the door,' so now I just keep a private note on my phone with her wishes for hymns and who gets her china, because how are you supposed to plan for something you can't even mention?
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singh.uma6mo ago
My own grandma sat me down at 80 and gave me a full list, down to the flower colors. It felt like a gift, not a curse. Keeping that note is so smart.
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christopher_flores465mo ago
Keep that note safe and add to it when you can. I started a shared folder with my sister for our parents, just a basic document with account numbers and who to call. It feels less like planning a funeral and more like leaving a map.
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jackson.jenny6mo ago
Honestly, that rule sounds superstitious and unhelpful. It makes the whole thing harder for everyone left behind. My family used to be like that and it caused so many fights after my grandpa passed. Having a plan is just being kind to the people who will grieve you.
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