I buried my dad 4/24/06 when everyone had gotten to the cemetary for the service & burial wrong grave was dug?
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I would definitely file suit of negligence and pain/suffering.  I'm not at all a sue happy person but this is the last respectable thing you would think a person could have and it gets messed up?  I don't think so!!  I would think there would be a licensing board to file a complaint with as well.
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I'm sorry to hear that. Did he just pass away? I'll copy this from a book I have on checklists for everything:\n1) Call a close friend or family member to help you.\n2) Find out is he had already made final arrangements.\n3) Decide about the funeral. The body can remain as is for 72 hours, so you have time to decide on your choices.\n4) If you need to relocate the body before burial plans are finalized, you can ask for a temporary storage at a funeral home. Make sure you indicate the funeral director that you might have a different option of funeral home. You can do that.\n5) Inform friends and family about service after details are finalized.\n6) Keep careful track of the original death certificate. You'll need it. Make a ton of copies.\n7) Decide on an obituary and where it should appear.\nTake care.
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could it be the teacher who made a difference?\n\nnot only i can give you the email but also the story behind it\n\n"I was the last one to bless the coffin. As I stood there, one of the soldiers who had acted as pallbearer came up to me. "Were you Mark's math teacher?" he asked. I nodded as I continued to stare at the coffin. "Mark talked about you a lot," he said. \n\nAfter the funeral, most of Mark's former classmates headed to Chuck's farmhouse for lunch. Mark's mother and father were there, obviously waiting for me. "We want to show you something," his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket. "They found this on Mark when he was killed. We thought you might recognize it."
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gosh.. ur not even dead yet how can they be walking over your grave?.. just go see a dr.??..Good luck take care...!
474035
Wondering who they'd buried in his grave.
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My Dad....it's ok for you to ask...I still can't believe he passed away. I went back to Germany with my family, but when we got there I wasn't able to see him anymore, because prior to my arrival at the morgue, the funeral or morgue  personnel already closed his coffin. I wanted to remember him alive anyway, so I'm actually glad I didn't see him dead. I still feel like he's still in Germany, I just don't see him like before, because of the distance. My dad also lost two kids prior to his passing- a baby (through sids) and 16 years later my younger brother (suicide)...so he experienced what you went through: the loss of a child. He was very heart broken about my brother's passing and never fully recovered. \n        My condolences for your losses. God bless.
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No, it wasn't God. I am truly sorry for your losses and pain. I would definitely be angry at him too. But it wasn't the work of the devil either. You and your family were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. It was nothing personal. If he wanted your family dead, he would strike them all dead. Most accidents have a cause, and what makes it an accident is lack of intent. As for your house, that kinda stuff happens everyday. You cannot predict that either. Have faith that there are bigger, better things for you. Do not wallow in your grief. Stand strong and everything will be okay.
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I'm not sure of where Humble is. Our family is from a very small town in the Hill Country. Mom-in-law has shown us lots of different grave sites outside the traditional cemetery. Some are her distant relatives. She says that long ago, before the traditional cemetery's, people would bury their deceased family members on their property. Are the headstones legible? Take a piece of paper, place it flat over the headstone and rub a crayon or pencil over it. If the name is legible, take it to city hall or chamber of commerce, they may be able to trace the property owners. Even if you cannot read the headstones, you should report this to the authorities. Someone out there may be wondering where some family is buried. Also they used to bury people who died while traveling. We have one headstone there and all it says on it is "MEXICAN", no name at all. Do the right thing, and let someone know about your find.
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I know this is not the answer you were looking for, but maybe it will help. My mother was cremated, so she has no final resting place, as such. So, what I did was, I created a place to honor her, near to my home. Anytime I want to go there, I can. Good Luck!!
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You will need an attorney and he will have to obtain a warrant to exhume a body.If you suspect this is racial notify the office of civil rights.I just looked at the web site and i am horrified that any man could be beaten by the cops like that.I emailed the lawyer to see how i could help.I feel so sorry for your family.I lost a daughter in dec.2005 unexpectedly and I know how they feel.I am going to email the district attorney in Harrison county.So sorry
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It looks like they took YOURS off.\n\nBut seriously, if you or the family specify that you want ANY artificial additions removed prior to burial, they will do it.
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My father died when I was 23 years old.  I had not seen him since I was 7 years old, when he was being hauled off to jail.  He then was in prison until I was 20 years old.  At 20, I then contacted him and wanted to get to know him.  I left the ball in his court, and that is where it stayed.  When I found out that my dad died, I laughed and thought no big deal, I hadn't seen the man in 16 years.  I chose to go to the funeral and see if he ever talked about me or if anyone knew about me, (I have 7 siblings).  Sure enough everyone at the funeral knew of my 7 siblings and the other one but no one could remember my name.  Ironically, I have the same name as my dad.  I blew it off as if it was no big deal.  Two days after the funeral, it hit me.  I cried and was very depressed.  I later found out the reason that my father didn't want anything to do with me because I was close to my mother (I am the youngest daughter).  I also found out that my mother was the reason that my father and I did not keep contact.  \nSo back to the question.  I think my father's death has made me grow up.  I have come to the realization that my mother is not an angel.  I can not fathom why a mother would try to keep a child's father from her children.  My daughter's father and I do not get along at all.  But nothing in the world would make me keep him from seeing out daughter.  The rejection that I felt, the anger that I felt, and the loniness that I felt taught me that parents (no matter how bad) need to be involved with their children's life.
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Get a lawyer, each state has different laws on what can be done.   Have you been deeded a plot?  While it may be a family cemetary, the permit may limit the number of bodies that can be buried there.   Is there a will or any kind of certified documenation that entitles you to be buried in the cemetary?   Are you a relative by marriage?  If the land owner owns all the land surrounding the cemetary does he own the cemetary land?   Who has the title to that?  There should be some documentation about right of access to the cemetary.  But a private cemetary is just that private.  If its important to you get a lawyer, if not then find another plot, you could potential spend more in lawyer fees then the plot is worth.
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Contact your local historical society.  They will be able to direct you as to what is customary in your area.  Don't be creeped out anyway. Just please treat the gravesites with respect as you would any other cemetery.
186179
sadly -- my dad has passed away
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i dont know - my dads been gone for 27 years ,he died when i was 8
640265
most funeral homes understand that people sometimes need help with final expenses.  don't wait till the bill is due, go talk to them and explain the situation.  i'm betting they will come up with a payment program that works for you.  sorry for your loss.