Author: Wendy Hughes
Wendy Hughes is a southern California writer who volunteers, a lot, at the Center for Inquiry/Los Angeles.
Backyard Burial
A plant marks the spot where ashes have been buried. “I wanna be buried in Brad’s backyard!” When this announcement rose in a woman’s voice above the cheery conversation at Richard’s memorial “party,” the rest of us mentally reviewed our plans, if any, for our earthly remains. For me, occupying a box in side a …
Aerial Burial
Aerial burial is the “final jump” for sport skydivers. A former Marine and recreational skydiver with over 744 jumps under his belt, our friend John (D-1266*) died a few years ago of heart disease. His partner contacted a skydiving buddy, Bear, to arrange a fitting ritual at the local drop zone at Perris, California. She …