Upon my death I’m to be cremated as soon as, and as cheaply as possible. Ashes to be stored in the cheapest container available. My remaining loved ones can decide on if a celebration of life will take place a couple months down the road. That way people who’d like to attend can have plenty of time to plan for it. And not miss any work, school, or other engagements. The cost of a funeral and everything that goes along with it is obscene, and borders on extortion.