Let me answer this with a personal anecdote. I once had a friend named Conner. He was what some people call a best friend. I made the mistake of introducing Conner to a friend I met while working as an EFY counselor this past summer. They quickly hit it off. Soon(ish) after they were dating. Then he disappeared. Missing in action? Treason? I've heard it both ways. We searched for him. Our text messages to meet up went unanswered. Our calls to check up went ignored. We were devastated by Conner's disappearance. We waited two months for Conner's return. Alas, he was gone.
We did the sensible thing, we held a funeral to honor Conner's memory. We invited his friends and family to participate. We purchased some flowers, found an urn, and even contacted his family for a nice photo to place next to his last remains. Since Conner's body was never recovered we filled his urn with Life cereal, his Life cereal to be precise. A cruel irony.
The funeral service was beautiful. His sister offered an eloquent eulogy. His cousins offered a gift to his grieving roommates. His friend consoled all present with an uplifting musical number. It was a sublime occasion. Enjoy the photos and video below.
I sincerely hope this personal experience helps all who are facing a similar situation. Remember you are not alone in this. Hope on.
