Prompt 1. Imagine that you get to choose your own grave goods. What items would be placed in your grave and why? What do these items say about who you are?
Dear reader,
If you are reading this then I have surely passed, or I am just having a nap and I pressed enter on the keyboard by accident, if it is a nap please do not bury me just yet.
I would request these 18 items to be placed in my grave with me:
1. As many books as you can fit-I love to read and would like reading material for the afterlife.
2. A vibrator-would signify my interest in sex, and a healthy sexual appetite, also as a contemporary symbol for female self-pleasure.
3. Both a Magen David (Star of David) in gold and a pentagram in silver-to signify both of my religious beliefs, in reform Judaism, and Wiccan religion.
4. My Talit (Jewish prayer shawl) (to be wrapped in)-this is a very important piece of clothing to me, as I wore it during all of the important markers in my life, and when I went to Israel for the first time, a very meaningful experience for me.
5. Bottle of Kokonee beer-I like beer, it’s my favorite kind.
6. Bottle of wine-I like wine and it symbolizes the inspiration I take when I write, as when it is none academic I prefer a glass of wine.
7. Jewelry-almost all of my jewelry was given to me by people that I hold dear, whether it is diamond, or a glue gem bracelet my cousin gave me, they hold great sentimental value.
8. High heeled black leather boots-my feet get cold, and they are my favorite type of foot wear
9. A green dress-I would wish to be wearing this dress, it’s my favorite colour and something I feel comfortable in.
10. Paint brushes and blank canvas-to symbolize my love of art and allow me to continue art or communication in the afterlife.
11. Black marble cat-I am a cat person.
12. Copy of kama sutra-to symbolize knowledge of sexuality.
13. Small copy of the world-love of travel, I could appreciate it if the world would be put in my right hand, please.
14. Cultural Anthropology text book-passion for anthropology, (this piece was suggested by a load of friends)
15. International cookbook-love of cooking and learning always more recipes.
16. Carving of a moon on my tomb-I am a person who is very much more productive when the moon is up.
17. My flute -love of music.
18. Blank music sheets-love of creating music and the possibility of more.
Using the number 18 itself would have significance in this case due to the faith that I have in Jewish religion. The number 18 is known as “chai” which translates into “life” in English. This word “chai” is linked to the idea of the tree of life, and when 18 of something is given, it is considered giving life. A very powerful number in the Jewish numerology that because of it’s idea of life, I prefer it, as I would rather people associate and remember me for my life, rather then because I have passed. I would also like to ask for a location of my grave I would wish to be buried near the ocean.
Thank-you so much, this is very kind of you to take care of my funerary arrangements, just make sure I am dead before you go ahead with them,
Sincerely,
Heather
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