Attending a funeral is never easy.  Even if you are not related to the dead person or even if you hardly know the person at all.  I was dragged by my friend to attend the funeral of her former classmate.  Against my will, she managed to successfully convince me to accompany her. 

The things I have noticed when we arrived at the cemetery are the retractable awnings scattered all over the area.  I can’t help but admire how the organizer arranged the whole thing.  It was impressive to say the least.  I must admit, I was a bit embarrassed with my reaction.  Who wouldn’t?  Instead of concentrating on the funeral ceremony, my eyes are keeping wandering elsewhere.

In addition, I also admire the colonial style shutters that were place over the ‘house type’ burial site.  The family of the dead person is one of the richest families in the community.  I was not surprise at all that they spent too much money for this funeral.  Actually, they built a mausoleum.  What I day that was, a very memorable one indeed.