My Favorites

People tweet about everything, including death and grieving. Here are a few of my favorites. They range from sad to hilarious, profound to inane, and show a great range of very human reactions. Enjoy, I did!

1. 1. haileymka
      There's no a in cemetery
      16 minutes ago via txt
   2. 
      mattrundio
      After our cat ran away, my grieving daughter
      got her sister to give her a memorial #tattoo
      (in Sharpie)http://twitpic.com/1882p2
      Fri Mar 12 2010 21:18:12 (Central Standard Time) via TweetDeck
   3. 
      ShylaHeinke86
      Whoever the fuck thought it would be a
      good idea to shut down the strip for a
      fucking funeral is a fucking idiot!
      Sat Feb 06 2010 16:28:27 (Central Standard Time) via web
   4. 
      melpeabody
      Grieving in process...please respect
      the grief
      Mon Dec 14 2009 08:04:34 (Central Standard Time) via UberTwitter
   5. 
      BRadubs007
      Heading to the cemetery to visit
      grandpa and put flowers on his
      grave for Christmas.
      Tue Dec 08 2009 12:29:11 (Central Standard Time) via web
   6. 
      Elohcin523
      The most peaceful place I know
      is a very small, very, very old,
      cemetery in Kakankee State Park......
      Tue Dec 08 2009 08:17:57 (Central Standard Time) via web
   7. 
      DinkyKt
      Im off to the cemetery to spend a
      bit of time with my grandparents.x
      Tue Dec 08 2009 08:16:54 (Central Standard Time) via web
   8. 
      TibbiShae
      Just came home from funeral of
      my greatfather. I've never seen
      my dad and grandma crying
      so much. Rest in peace xxx
      Sun Dec 06 2009 08:09:52 (Central Standard Time) via web
   9. 
      tracie4232
      going to the Cemetery to put
      out the christmas stuff today
      Sun Dec 06 2009 07:12:53 (Central Standard Time) via MySpace
   10. 
       eloquentpeasant
       Refuse from embalming process
       might needed by the dead but
       was too impure for the tomb so
       it was ritually buried nearby
       Fri Nov 27 2009 12:34:36 (Central Standard Time) via web
   11. 
       noirgames
       Hahaha my family are doing
       a cost benefit analysis of burial
       vs cremation. Love them.
       Wed Nov 25 2009 09:12:08 (Central Standard Time) via UberTwitter
   12. 
       rjmiller15
       interesting fact: I have always
       wanted to see an embalming
       Tue Nov 24 2009 22:32:25 (Central Standard Time) via w
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   14. 0conor
       when you think about what it
       involves, cremation is really awful
       Mon Nov 23 2009 13:12:58 (Central Standard Time) via web
   15. 
       love2btender
       going to the cemetery today
       ...can't believe it's been 15yrs!
       Sun Nov 22 2009 07:46:21 (Central Standard Time) via MySpace
   16. 
       vfmurphy
       @PatWKirk I agree. Only thing
       I have against cremation is
       the crematorium industry - far
       too commercial (in general).
       Sun Nov 22 2009 02:52:01 (Central Standard Time) via web in reply to PatWKirk
   17. 
       MarriahFatale
       @narrzbar Only the hard Only
       the strong. It's in greek script.
       It's a memorial for my grandma.
       Wed Nov 18 2009 11:42:28 (Central Standard Time) via web in reply to narrzbar
   18. 
       JuicyAri
       grieving... i need to stay focus
       but its hard when your eyes
       are full of tears and everything
       is a blur.
       Wed Nov 18 2009 10:32:03 (Central Standard Time) via web
   19. 
       Zjanette
       @MaxLucado Funeral or cremation
       makes no difference in expense in
       The Netherlands. But cremation is
       not good for the environment.
       Wed Nov 18 2009 08:18:52 (Central Standard Time) via web in reply to MaxLucado
   20. 
       AskDrIan
       RT @IAmPorscheFBaby:
       #whatsbetter burial or cremation?????
       <- Cremation! Chepaer & saves money.
       Tue Nov 17 2009 22:17:00 (Central Standard Time) via UberTwitter
   21. 
       nordyke
       When I woke up this morning,
       my first thought was anger toward
       Luke Skywalker for not grieving his
       Aunt and Uncle's deaths.
       Tue Nov 17 2009 09:43:03 (Central Standard Time) via TweetDeck
   22. 
       FakeAPStylebook
       Stories on the success of new
       media printed in traditional
       newspapers are no longer
       allowed out of respect for the
       dying.
       Mon Nov 16 2009 15:01:43 (Central Standard Time) via HootSuite
   23. 
       Fernsmusic
       I'm back to work after my Mom's
       funeral. It was a beautiful
       tribute to my Mom's life. I will
       miss her, but I know she's in
       a better place.
       Mon Nov 16 2009 11:09:05 (Central Standard Time) via web
   24. 
       luciana_adele
       i just read the best obituary
       i have ever seen in my life.
       should the correct reaction to
       an obviously labored over tribute
       be laughter?
       Sun Nov 15 2009 17:52:30 (Central Standard Time) via txt
   25. 
       kathisharpe
       Nice service at the funeral home
       for families who lost loved
       ones through the year. Thanks
       wilmington burial and cremation!
       Sun Nov 15 2009 15:05:36 (Central Standard Time) via txt
   26. 
       homowhodidurdad
       i wasnt mentioned as one of the
       survivng grand children in my
       grandfathers obituary TODAY SUCKS
       Sun Nov 15 2009 12:53:40 (Central Standard Time) via MySpace
   27. 
       TiddlyBlog
       It has been a week since dad passed
       away and tomorrow work again, how
       can companies put a day limit on
       grieving a loved one?
       Sun Nov 15 2009 12:19:00 (Central Standard Time) via Twikini
   28. 
       davidus1963
       We just returned from a cremation.
       Always sad to say goodbye from
       the ones you love. Wonderful
       music ("Les Pêcheurs de Perles" from Bizet)
       Fri Nov 13 2009 07:26:10 (Central Standard Time) via TweetDeck
   29. 
       adkinsjm
       Went to my first funeral today.
       My great-grandma Sievers' service was nice.
       Thu Nov 12 2009 17:18:56 (Central Standard Time) via twidroid
   30. 
       GionBattle
       #youknowyouruglyif The undertaker
       recommends a closed casket, but your
       family opts for cremation!
       Thu Nov 12 2009 16:25:12 (Central Standard Time) via web
   31. 
       OGPC
       says smoke a blunt in memory of
       Paul Edwards.....I'm thinking about his
       friends who are grieving right now. Life
       is fucked up.
       Thu Nov 12 2009 14:58:42 (Central Standard Time) via txt
   32. 
       amelstrange
       Dress code for my funeral/cremation:
       Gothic lolita a la Tim Burton. Bring your
       black umbrellas.
       Wed Nov 11 2009 21:51:05 (Central Standard Time) via mobile web
   33. 
       plcowley
       My son's cremation was today. He will be
       re-united with Glastonbury Tor on Saturday.
       May his spirit now fly free.
       Tue Nov 10 2009 08:09:08 (Central Standard Time) via web
   34. 
       See_A_Mone
       If a person dies with braces on their teeth,
       are they buried with the braces on?...hmmm
       Mon Nov 09 2009 17:56:49 (Central Standard Time) via twidroid
   35. 
       KarlJeanJeune
       So Facebook decided to put my account
       into a MEMORIAL STATE as if I was dead!
       I really wanna know who reported me dead
       to facebook!
       Sun Nov 08 2009 08:16:14 (Central Standard Time) via TweetDeck
   36. 
       QueenTessa
       Stuff To Ponder :If the funeral procession
       is at night, do folks drive with their
       headlights off?
       Sun Nov 08 2009 08:05:57 (Central Standard Time) via web
   37. 
       ventingmonkey
       Nana just showed me the obituary she
       wrote for herself. She's not planning
       on dying soon, she just wanted to make
       sure it's done right.
       11:33 PM Nov 7th, 2009 via web
   38. 
       hashimura
       Tomorrow hold a memorial service on
       the 50th anniversary of my grandfather's
       death so hafta be ready for that a..http://bit.ly/4w3Cxv
       6:38 PM Nov 6th, 2009 via twitterfeed
   39. 
       invisible_h
       @sn0t Cremation, baby. I don't wanna
       be no zombie.
       12:08 AM Nov 6th, 2009 via Gravity in reply to intr0v3rt
   40. 
       Atneed
       Are you reading @dailyundertaker? You
       really should be. The most interesting and
       well-written funeral blog I've read.http://bit.ly/3556FW
       7:49 PM Nov 5th, 2009 via web
   41. 
       jonsanity
       cemetery visit for gramps. can't help
       but be emotional. HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
       GRANDPA! we miss you.
       2:32 PM Nov 4th, 2009 via web
   42. 
       GrandEclectus
       Things not to say to a grieving person:
       "You know, the holidays are going to
       be really hard for you." //Oh, d'ya think?
       Peeps mean well.
       1:37 PM Nov 3rd, 2009 via web
   43. 
       CarolineZilk
       RT @OHnewsroom Editor: “What’s going
       on the rest of page 8?” Writer: “My obituary.
       I figure Ill take one for the team.”http://bit.ly/1boDPd
       9:19 AM Nov 3rd, 2009 via web
   44. 
       Christine_cs
       "The Daily Undertaker is now following you
       on Twitter!" - Ah, come on now. Death
       does not become me just yet. I ain't THAT sick.
       2:39 PM Nov 2nd, 2009 via Echofon
   45. 
       mr_t_facts
       Mr. T would have died four hundred and
       twenty times by now, but Death is afraid of him.
       2:00 PM Oct 23rd, 2009 via API
   46. 
       mak506
       Now wondering if funeral directors use
       Twitter as back channel for their
       conferences too. Because that wd be
       totally fascinating.
       12:07 PM Oct 20th, 2009 via Twitter for iPhone
   47. 
       anelsonpp
       Taking the bus to a funeral on a beautiful day.
       Nothing about this seems right.
       12:13 PM Oct 19th, 2009 via Twitter for iPhone
   48. 
       trilljones
       Only at a funeral do you see thousands of old
       school "Playa's"
       11:50 AM Oct 19th, 2009 via mobile web
   49. 
       TuesdayGirl
       HUsband's company won't pay him for the 2
       days he missed for my grandfatehr's funeral
       in NJ. He is a salaried employee! Terrible!
       11:47 AM Oct 19th, 2009 via web
   50. 
       TuesdayGirl
       Just had one of those good cleansing,
       ugly, sobbing cries. I feel better but now
       my eyes are a puffy, tired mess.
       11:38 AM Oct 19th, 2009 via web
   51. 
       hillholliday
       Sounds grim, TV stations run local obituary
       after 3 of 4 newspapers pulled back. AdAge:
       http://bit.ly/3iBTiP
       11:00 AM Oct 19th, 2009 via bit.ly
   52. 
       QuotesRcool
       My school was so tough the school
       newspaper had an obituary section.
       http://www.beachquotes.net
       10:00 AM Oct 19th, 2009 via Twaitter
   53. 
       jckibbey
       Once upon a time, the only written
       record most people left behind when
       they died was their obituary, cleaned
       up and written by someone else
       5:19 PM Oct 18th, 2009 via TweetDeck
   54. 
       fundertaker
       Idea: pass out cigars
       10:49 PM Sep 14th, 2009 via txt
2. PM Sep 14th, 2009 via txt
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