TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 That's pretty awesome! On a side note, how do you make a commission on a funeral? Is it selling tombstones/urns or something? You can't really sell a dead body to many places so that's my only guess We have packages that we get commission if a family wants one. It's crazy because it actually saves the family money too, so its win-win. I also get a commission if a family wants catering. The family today bought almost a $10000 funeral, so it's not a huge amount of commission really, comparatively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 We have packages that we get commission if a family wants one. It's crazy because it actually saves the family money too, so its win-win. I also get a commission if a family wants catering. The family today bought almost a $10000 funeral, so it's not a huge amount of commission really, comparatively. Yeah, that's a pretty shitty percentage. Listening to Ire Works for the first time in a while because I got my DEP in the mail today and I forgot how much I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 The family today bought almost a $10000 funeral, so it's not a huge amount of commission really, comparatively. Wow, that's a pretty big number. What does most of the money go towards in these packages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Listening to Ire Works, eating a brownie (no weed, sorry to disappoint), and browsing /r/highschooldxd isn't a bad way to blow off some steam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Yeah, that's a pretty shitty percentage. Listening to Ire Works for the first time in a while because I got my DEP in the mail today and I forgot how much I love it. It's just a little thank you from the company. If it was too much, lots of funeral directors would try to hard sell stuff. You don't want that shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Wow, that's a pretty big number. What does most of the money go towards in these packages? Casket, funeral service, motorcycle escorts, embalming, viewing, overheard, hearse, death certificates, permit, register book, memorial video, memorial folder, large portrait for the service, silver fingerprint pendant. All kinds of shit. I mean, the casket is around $3500 on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 It's just a little thank you from the company. If it was too much, lots of funeral directors would try to hard sell stuff. You don't want that shit. I guess that's a valid point/reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Casket, funeral service, motorcycle escorts, embalming, viewing, overheard, hearse, death certificates, permit, register book, memorial video, memorial folder, large portrait for the service, silver fingerprint pendant. All kinds of shit. I mean, the casket is around $3500 on its own. I don't want a funeral or anything. Spend the money on a trip or something, don't pay a ton of money to go be sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 "Throw me in the garbage when I die." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 "Throw me in the garbage when I die." still my favourite vc quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I don't want a funeral or anything. Spend the money on a trip or something, don't pay a ton of money to go be sad.That's what people don't get though. A funeral doesn't have to be sad. A lot of what I do anymore are "celebration of life" services where people pretty much just get together and share stories. It's cathartic to gather like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 That's what people don't get though. A funeral doesn't have to be sad. A lot of what I do anymore are "celebration of life" services where people pretty much just get together and share stories. It's cathartic to gather like that. Only ones I've ever been to have been a bunch of people crying. The world won't be losing much with me, in the grand scheme of things I'm nothing special. Do something special for the living I cared about with the money. Fuck me, I'm dead, I have no use for my body anymore, don't buy it a fancy box. Take a trip/go to a concert/so something I enjoyed in my memory if you must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 still my favourite vc quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 "Throw me in the garbage when I die." I'd honestly be cool with that. I'm dead, it makes zero difference to me what happens to my body, I won't ever be needing it again. Actually, scratch that. Use my body as fertilizer for a tree, that sounds pretty fucking metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 you need to watch The Fountain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I'm not going to get up on my soapbox...but funeral services, and not necessarily traditional or expensive ones, but a way to gather and to remember your loved ones are important. A society that doesn't value it's dead is on a steep decline. Plus, the world you're describing has no place for me. I essentially become an overqualified garbage man, or go back to school to do something I don't care about. Keep in mind, you may not want any real ceremony for yourself, but when someone close to you dies, there is an innate desire to honor the dead in some way, and remember them. It helps close that chapter of your life. A funeral isn't for the person who died, it's for the people left behind. Done preaching, goodnight everyone. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I'm not going to get up on my soapbox...but funeral services, and not necessarily traditional or expensive ones, but a way to gather and to remember your loved ones are important. A society that doesn't value it's dead is on a steep decline. Plus, the world you're describing has no place for me. I essentially become an overqualified garbage man, or go back to school to do something I don't care about. Keep in mind, you may not want any real ceremony for yourself, but when someone close to you dies, there is an innate desire to honor the dead in some way, and remember them. It helps close that chapter of your life. A funeral isn't for the person who died, it's for the people left behind. Done preaching, goodnight everyone. <3 Your job wouldn't become irrelevant because most people aren't as callous as I am. I don't have the right answers, but I personally haven't been to a funeral that wasn't completely bleak. Maybe my opinion will change as I age, but I hate em and wouldn't want people to feel like they had to come to mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Your job wouldn't become irrelevant because most people aren't as callous as I am. I don't have the right answers, but I personally haven't been to a funeral that wasn't completely bleak. Maybe my opinion will change as I age, but I hate em and wouldn't want people to feel like they had to come to mineThat's what I'm trying to say, though. It doesn't have to be a somber affair. If you died, and someone came to make arrangements for your funerals and they wanted to have a metal funeral...I can do that shit. People think about funerals as this quiet, boring, sad thing, and when they think funeral director they think about old skinny guys in suits. Yeah, I clean up nice....but I'm also covered in tattoos, listen to metal, and would fucking looooove to have somebody come in and say, "Hey, my son was a big metalhead. What kind of funeral can we have for him?" I'd knock that shit out of the park. It's almost like planning a party at this point when people plan a funeral. Example: we had a funeral a while back and everyone at the damn thing was in a Hawaiian shirt, we played classic rock, and people milled around eating snacks and shooting the shit for the most part. Somebody said a couple nice things at the podium and people left laughing. As far as becoming unnecessary...you'd be surprised. Just take the people in this thread as an example. For real good night, though. I don't want to push stuff on you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 That's what I'm trying to say, though. It doesn't have to be a somber affair. If you died, and someone came to make arrangements for your funerals and they wanted to have a metal funeral...I can do that shit. People think about funerals as this quiet, boring, sad thing, and when they think funeral director they think about old skinny guys in suits. Yeah, I clean up nice....but I'm also covered in tattoos, listen to metal, and would fucking looooove to have somebody come in and say, "Hey, my son was a big metalhead. What kind of funeral can we have for him?" I'd knock that shit out of the park. It's almost like planning a party at this point when people plan a funeral. Example: we had a funeral a while back and everyone at the damn thing was in a Hawaiian shirt, we played classic rock, and people milled around eating snacks and shooting the shit for the most part. Somebody said a couple nice things at the podium and people left laughing. As far as becoming unnecessary...you'd be surprised. Just take the people in this thread as an example. For real good night, though. I don't want to push stuff on you guys. I dunno, I think people in the thread here are in the minority. That does sound fun though, too bad I can't attend my own funeral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Takk is coming. I think he's just looking for the bet deal on it. (Bullmoose is usually a pretty good bet, Dom) On a positive note: I made a $250 commission today on a funeral, and we got pre-approved for our home loan . Now to find a house! Ah, gotcha! I agree with Bullmoose all the way. They're almost always a few bucks less than Amazon and I don't get hit with tax ordering from them (plus free shipping over $25). Congrats on the house thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Girlfriend just gave me an early birthday present because I had a shitty day. More record storage and record sleeves. Pretty dope. She also made some delicious veggie pizza. GreatGreenOne77 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Girlfriend just gave me an early birthday present because I had a shitty day. More record storage and record sleeves. Pretty dope. She also made some delicious veggie pizza. When's your birthday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Girlfriend just gave me an early birthday present because I had a shitty day. More record storage and record sleeves. Pretty dope. She also made some delicious veggie pizza. just lurked her instagram and saw you holding what looks to be harmlessness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 When's your birthday? December 1, so it's a really early present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 just lurked her instagram and saw you holding what looks to be harmlessness That is in fact Harmlessness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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