The shameful 'minute applause' of modern society...

originally posted by: GemmyMcGemJew
Pretty much everything you have said is true. ..however, sometimes it is a reflection on the character of the person who has died, like funerals playing "always look on the brightside of life". Some people don't want to evoke sadness upon their death, although in the situation you describe, I do not think it is the case.

I agree it is to mask the a##holes.

I'm like this. When I die, I want people to be happy, spread stories of my shenanigans, and spread my will. I've even told my family that on the anniversary of my birthday or deathday, I want them to have parties, plant trees, and go help the needy. And if I become some uber-famous person, I'll request the same from everyone. I might even ask God if I can come back & temporarily haunt people who act sad and gloomy over it lol.