Do you think Jewlery should be left on people when they pass on?
By bkfuels
@bkfuels (1601)
Canada
March 4, 2007 1:04am CST
I know when my mom passed away she was buried with her wedding rings. I know that she would have wanted this, but I sometimes wonder if they actually remained on her. There are so many stories you hear about the theft of jewelery after people are gone . I actually was given one of her rings by my dad because she wanted me to have it.
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@samtaylorskykierajen (7976)
• Canada
4 Mar 07
I don't see the harm in it especially if you think they would like to be burried with this . It is true that someone could steal it but you will never know for sure and that really would be a sick thing to do , to steal from someone who has passed on .
I feel this should be up to the person who is making all the arrangements as I would assume that person knew the deceased the best and would know thier wishes .
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@Alexandria37 (5717)
• Ireland
4 Mar 07
I don't like the idea of leaving jewellery on people who have passed away. I have heard of too many robberies. My mum left her wedding ring to me and she left her engagement ring to my sister. I am passing mine and my mums on to my children and grandchildren
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Mar 07
In certain incidences I believe so. When my mom was ill she requested none at all to be cremated with her. Now I feel that a wedding/engagement ring should be left if it's up to the family. Now we can get really wierd & talk about "various" piercing jewlery but I won't go there. That would be a very touching yet funny discussion. Anyhow that's my 2 cents worth. Or whatever I earn from myLot for it. HAHAHA!!!.
Happy postings from Grandpa Bob
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@hellhunter (272)
• United States
6 Mar 07
We all know that no one takes all the wealth he/she earns in his/her whole life, but in order to give respect to their soul we embrace them with precious jewellery, which they liked alot. In my religion, we burn the bodies alongwith the bodies the jewellery is also burnt, if unburnt then the priest keeps it with him.
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@Grandmaof2 (7578)
• Canada
4 Mar 07
I've actually heard of people steeling jewlery from the deseased. It's a shame we live in such poor conditions, but knowing that I sure don't want my jewelry to go with me because there's a good chance I'll get there solo, and besides I don't need the jewlery after I'm gone. My rings cost a lot of money and I have a daughter that treasures everything I've ever given her. I'm glad your dad gave you one of your moms rings. You'll cherish it I'm sure !!! Take Care...
@Mollyjo (266)
• United States
5 Mar 07
I would bury my husband in his wedding band. I would feel however that in some ways keeping it may also make a person feel better. This way the loved one left behind could wear it so that they felt closer to the one that had left them. I don't think that I would have to worry to much about someone stealing his wedding band it really isn't worth that much and most people would know that if it was or not.
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