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I understand what they're trying to do...memorialize their loved ones, but I can't imagine getting one of these. It seems weird to me.

I was grossed out until I read "The Process." They gather the carbon from a lock of hair. If it was from a piece of dead flesh, an inner organ or like... a tooth or something, I'd be gross. But it's from hair. Not toooo creepy, but I'll still pass on the Life Gem.

I wouldn't care what it was gathered from. I think it's a great idea. Think how many people have their loved ones' ashes on their coffee table. I'd much rather wear someone around my neck or in a ring.

I was grossed out until I read "The Process." They gather the carbon from a lock of hair. If it was from a piece of dead flesh, an inner organ or like... a tooth or something, I'd be gross. But it's from hair. Not toooo creepy, but I'll still pass on the Life Gem.

well, they can process it from the remains (from cremation) or hair if the family didn't choose cremation.

If you think about it, a lot of the things we do with bodies are incredibly morbid. My mom has made me promise not to allow a visitation when she dies, just because she thinks it's incredibly morbid to be standing around staring at a dead body and talking about them. IMO, this is less morbid than a visitation.

Hey, jewelry is jewelry. And to think....I've wasted two perfectly good husbands via traditional burial.

Carlene! Shame!

LOL

Good one.

Gets me thinking.......

edie

If you think about it, a lot of the things we do with bodies are incredibly morbid. My mom has made me promise not to allow a visitation when she dies, just because she thinks it's incredibly morbid to be standing around staring at a dead body and talking about them. IMO, this is less morbid than a visitation.

My Mom said the same thing, "No open casket." We did anyway, we needed it.

I feel the funeral is for the living, besides she looked better than she had for a long time. She died of Alzheimers.

Hey, jewelry is jewelry. And to think....I've wasted two perfectly good husbands via traditional burial.

Carlene! Shame!

LOL

Good one.

Gets me thinking.......

edie

You guys are a trip. LOL!