I wrote my dad's obit, which I had fun with and it got passed around a lot on facebook (
http://obits.oregonlive.com/obituari...?pid=188454211). My son and I cremated him after we stuffed his pockets with mementos and surrounded him with is favorite foods ( a couple from restaurants where his favorite waitresses put it together and had the staff sign the boxes ) and his favorite booze. We toasted him with his favorite scotch, said our goodbyes and then my son wheeled him in. It was strangely perfect and serene. My mom had died 6 years prior and we also sent her off with all her favorite things but didn't do anything behind the scenes. I wish we had been able to do that for her as well.
If my son is willing and able, I would like the same for me and after I want him to sprinkle a bit of me in all my favorite vacation places that I will provide for.