Today is Michael's Burial. I won't be there. It's in the village where he grew up and not only am I not up for travel, but he believed that after he is gone, this is only a body not him. I am respecting that, while also respecting his parents' need for a service. I also said my farewells months ago. But their village
has a tradition that on burial morning at 9am the bells of the church are run for five minutes. And his mom called me so I can listen, which was really sweet. They will also sent me pictures of the service. And I got pictures of the burial site. I can visit any time I want, which I might do.
But for Michael and me, his life was here. The reason he's buried there is for his parents to be able to visit him and because they will take care of the fees so it was just fair.
While we never got along well in the last 23 something years they have been amazing in the last few months, of helping out, checking in on me and everything else. I hope that having his urn nearby will give them some peace.
He also did want a traditional cemetery spot. He was cremated and his biodegradable urn will be buried under a tree. So his remains will be part of the soil.
This is the tree 
and the view. I am sure it'll look really nice on a clear day when the trees are green again.
what a lovely spot
That will he’s lovely
Spot to visit when everything is in bloom
Spot to visit when everything is in bloom
That is a lovely view. Hugs to you. 
its a beautiful spot.
I love that his parents are nurturing you. The phone call to hear the bells.... demmit, got something in my eye.
That’s a really beautiful spot, and that’s so sweet she called you for the bells. ❤️
I love Michael's tree! really beautiful
a nice place to have memories saved and recalled
It looks like a lovely place to visit. it was very kind and loving of them to call so that you can listen to the bells.
I'm glad they're being so caring towards you. It was very sweet of them to call you. I like his tree.