Woman Dies Of Heart Attack Right Next To Her Own Grave

[matcom]

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AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A Dutch woman, who had meticulously planned her own funeral after the death of her husband last year, died next to the grave in Amsterdam where she wanted to be buried, a newspaper reported.

The 65-year-old widow probably died of a heart attack while she was visiting the family grave where her name, but no date, was already inscribed, De Telegraaf daily reported Wednesday.

The woman was carrying a bag with her containing her will when she died and had already organized details of her funeral including the music she wanted played, the paper said.

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[Kerrytravelers]

1. Taste, class, tact and discretion keeps me from making the

wise crack I so desperately want to make.

[Arugula Latte]

2. Well, that was efficient.

Rest in peace, Dutch lady.

[underpants]

6. Did she fall *IN* the grave?

if not there will be resources unnecessarily expended.

[matcom]

9. as she was tumbling in.....

her arms were flailing so bad that she loosened all the dirt and it all fell on top of her.

she was nothing if not efficient

:hide:

[AutumnMist]

3. Talk About Being Organized...Geesh! n/t

[China_cat]

4. The planning is pretty much normal

for the Dutch. Both my in-laws had plans that they paid into each month to take care of their funerals. This didn't just mean paying the money. They stipulated the music they wanted, flowers, service, everything right down to the sandwiches and drinks that were to be served. It's very common. Carrying the will isn't, but all the rest is.

[cautiouslywaiting]

5. That's kinda creepy.

And incredibly ironic.

[fudge stripe cookays]

7. Zoinks!

[Haole Girl]

8. That's just sad. n/t