Famous comedian, Joan Rivers, died at 81, on Thursday, in New York City. After the death, of course, comes the funeral. But Rivers didn't have a what you might call a normal funeral. She once said that she doesn't believe funerals should be boring with the minister dragging on and on. She wanted "lights, cameras, and action", and that's what she got. When guests arrived at the funeral, they walked into the synagogue on a red carpet. Howard Stern gave the eulogy, while many famous Broadway singers and performers not only attended, but also sang some pretty uplifting songs. Songs like "Smile", "New York, New York", and "Hey Big Spender" were performed at her funeral. Even though it was supposed to be a private funeral, she obviously drew some pretty big crowds.
While all of this may have been what Rivers wanted for her funeral, do you think it was necessary for the family to put on this big "extravaganza" for a funeral? Why or why not?
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Great job Cassie!
no because it is sad one of the family members died.
Yeah, if that's what the woman wants, give it to her. She get to pick, and I'm sure that any family would do as much as possible to fulfill their visions.
I think it was necessary for her family to honor her wishes.
It would probably be better to have extra stuff like that going on at maybe an after funeral gathering or something, not during the actual funeral
Good point, the funeral should be the time to grieve and maybe do the extra stuff afterwards.
I wouldn't exactly use the term "necessary," but if your last wish is to have an extravagant, non-depressing funeral, so be it. It didn't need to happen, but if I was her family, I would try to honor and respect her last wishes.
I completely agree! It's not how I picture a funeral and it's definitely not how I would want my funeral.
I think it was a good way to remember her. She was an extravagant lady and she wanted big. I think it would be a good way to remember her. It isn't all sad and quiet. It makes the experience more happy. I wasn't necessary but it was what Joan wanted. Might as well represent her in her own funeral so why not have a big extravaganza of a funeral.
well this could go both ways, you could say yes because thats what she said she wanted, or you could say no because that is not what funerals are about
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