IG, that is the biggest bunch of ,,,,,,stuff,,,,that I have ever seen. Where do they get off criticizing how someone else shows their love and respect. When you and I discussed it I felt that a lot of thought and a lot of yourself went into that knife.. I know that you never look at that knife that you don't think of the love and good times that you had. I also know that there is no way that, for you, you could have done better. Let others do it the way that fits them and you and I will not show our disrespect for their beliefs.
My wife has requested that her ashes be scattered over our horse pasture. I have donated my remains for organ donations, then for medical study. My family gets nothing back to dispose of. I'm through with it and if it can help someone else, great! When you all learn that I'm gone, drink a beer, or two, or three. Do it alone or with a group. Just don't weep and go on about it. It happens to the best of us.
Now let them complain about that and leave you alone.