Buried in Doritos and Other Unusual Funerals
Arch West died Tuesday at 97. At his funeral Oct. 1, his survivors plan to cover his remains in Doritos. West created the Frito-Lay snack that debuted in 1964. His daughter, Jana Hacker, said he would love being buried in them.
While being buried among Dorito chips is unique, it's not at all unusual for people to be buried among the things they loved in life. Here are some stories of other burial oddities:
* Frederic Baur invented the Pringles can. When his time came, his children buried his ashes in one. After a brief discussion, Baur's children chose a can containing original flavor Pringles for their dad's burial container.
* A South Carolina man named Lonnie Holloway died at 90 and was buried in his beloved 1973 Pontiac Catalina.
* A funeral director in Hollywood told MSNBC in 2008 that it seems everyone who dies under age 40 wants to be buried with his cell phone. And it's not just cell phones; it's Gameboys, iPods, and Blackberrys too.
Marion Seltzer buried her husband John Jacobs with his cell phone, continued to pay the monthly bill after his death, called him regularly and even had his cell number carved into his tomb stone.
* Children's author Roald Dahl, known for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" among other writings, was buried with a power saw, as well as snooker cues, burgundy and - of course- chocolates and pencils.
* Julio Lopez's burial wasn't unusual but his viewing was; instead of lying in a casket, Lopez was posed atop his motorcycle.
* Jack Woodward decided to be buried in the bar he tended.
* A switchblade, brass knuckles and marijuana went to the grave with one member of Hell's Angels.
* One woman decided to be buried with a television tuned to her favorite soap operas.
Entire industries have sprung up to personalize the disposition of final remains. One company packs ashes in fireworks for a colorful sendoff. Another intended to shoot them into space but the planning hit a snag .
When it comes to funerary containers, anything goes -- jewelry, robotic sculptures, cookie jars and even bowling pins.
Published by Carol Bengle Gilbert - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle
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I guess I see the reasoning behind creature comforts going with you to your final destination. Death is scary enough, and the transition may seem easier by taking the things from life that make us happy to the other side.
Crazy stuff!
Funerals are for the living, and the message given them from the person gone. Why not have some fun with it?
:)