Since in the future, my brother and I shall be living full time in the DR and we both have no children in America, are there places where ex pats are all buried together?
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Dying in the Dominican Republic....
Jimmy,
This is a good idea to brainstorm about. I have thought about this as well but have not investigated it YET. HMMM.
JD
This is a good idea to brainstorm about. I have thought about this as well but have not investigated it YET. HMMM.
JD
Tor said:
I would think that the grounds would be better but you may be right, being buried where the middle class Dominicans are, is just as good.
In Puerto Plata, where I live, there is only one cemetery.
The area is not divided in centuries, nor in expats or locals, or "noble" families.
You are burried above ground, where space is available.
In the villages around you will also find small cemeteries.
There is no "expat/immigrant" cemetery, although there are family graves.
Also, maybe to take into consideration, is if you have family here that will provide the rituals, costs etc for you.
The area is not divided in centuries, nor in expats or locals, or "noble" families.
You are burried above ground, where space is available.
In the villages around you will also find small cemeteries.
There is no "expat/immigrant" cemetery, although there are family graves.
Also, maybe to take into consideration, is if you have family here that will provide the rituals, costs etc for you.
carina said:
The only family that I plan on having is maybe a few adopted chichren and a few natural ones in the coming years.
Jimmydr said:
On a more serious note, if this really matters to you, go and check all out where you will live in DR.
There are funeral homes, taking care of everything such as coffin, reception, car, and tomb.
It is not difficult at all, and if you feel better knowing the procedure, then ask a friend who knows the area to go with you, and check all out.:classic:
Danny W said:
I can imagine she is shocked..here they don?t even do ironing when having periods, as the believe is they?ll die then..:classic:
And don?t shower in cold water during that time either, then the blood freezes and won?t "come out" and they?ll die too:classic: :classic:
Unbelievable
I can not believe there have been 18 posts on this subject and not one has mentioned cremation.
I have already lost a wife, two parents-in-law, my two parents, two sister-in-laws and a brother-in-law and all were cremated.
Cremation does have a down side in certain circumstances tho I think.
Kiwi Bruce
I can not believe there have been 18 posts on this subject and not one has mentioned cremation.
I have already lost a wife, two parents-in-law, my two parents, two sister-in-laws and a brother-in-law and all were cremated.
Cremation does have a down side in certain circumstances tho I think.
Kiwi Bruce