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2. Suggest the local cremation society

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 10:26 PM

Feb 26

Just found about this. Their goal is to provide affordable cremation without preying on people like funeral homes.

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Family Trump voters [View all] Randomthought Feb 26 OP

I'm sorry you lost your cousin MustLoveBeagles Feb 26 #1

I'm not callous canetoad Feb 26 #16

Suggest the local cremation society JT45242 Feb 26 #2

Used to be a lot more n/m Randomthought Feb 26 #9

When? Again, it has been $255 for as long as I can remember. niyad Feb 26 #13

So I'm wrong Randomthought Feb 27 #19

Several people pointed this out. niyad Feb 27 #22

Wrong. The benefit has remained $255 since 1954. Wiz Imp Feb 26 #14

Thank you. niyad Feb 26 #17

Might be thinking of VA + SS. haele Feb 26 #18

I received that amount as well after my husband died last May. ProudMNDemocrat Feb 27 #21

Yes, they knew and many years before it became public. ms liberty Feb 27 #20

Have you read Merchants of Doubt? Iris Feb 27 #23

No I have not. I'll hve to look for it. ms liberty Feb 27 #24

I am sorry for your loss. LoisB Feb 26 #5

Maybe the local animal crematorium will do it? -- No. Intractable Feb 26 #7

It is disgraceful Randomthought Feb 26 #10

THank You Randomthought Feb 26 #11

I got friends who are Republicans. It's a way of life here in Florida. Intractable Feb 26 #12