Pearl's Funeral

[tom91970]

Pearl was a good girl. Her exact date of birth is unknown; however, we know that in the evening of June 1, 2007 she passed away less than two hours after being transferred into her new home from the QT tank. Young Pearl had spent the last 21 days waiting to move into her new residense, yet it seems that fate would not allow such a thing to happen.

It is suspected that a certain golden gourami might have played a part in her untimely demise. This culprit was to be moved upon completion of the transfer but other factors were unable to be prevented.

She is survived by her tank mate Jed, the other pearl gourami.

Funeral services were held today. Pallbearer was Tom. Services were officiated by Tom. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tom.

 

[f8fan]

I'm sorry for your loss. Pearl sure looked lovely, considering. "They" did a great job on her at the funeral home. Almost lifelike!*thumbsups

The checks in the mail

 

[sphed]

This is just whacked out

 

[MissFishy]

I'm sorry for your loss, she went out in style though.

 

[tom91970]

This is just whacked out

If you think that's "whacked out" you should read the obit I wrote for the kitten my wife ran over. Maybe I'll post that, too...

 

[tom91970]

I'm sorry for your loss. Pearl sure looked lovely, considering. "They" did a great job on her at the funeral home. Almost lifelike!*thumbsups

The checks in the mail

Yes, they did. But let me tell you, funeral arrangements, services, headstones, etc. are expensive. I hear cremations and urns are cheaper, though...*thumbsups

 

[tom91970]

I'm sorry for your loss, she went out in style though.

Thanks...my wife surpised me with a replacement the next day and she (Pearl v. 2.0) is doing great and getting along quite well with Jed and the new Powder Blue Dwarf my wife also brought home from the LFS this past Saturday.

 

[dbleoh7]

where am i? is that an actual casket you made?

 

[tom91970]

where am i? is that an actual casket you made?

Yes, I have started a billion dollar industry in making fish caskets. You can now find my products at Petsmart. Just kidding

That's an incense burner that I used for the photo op...

 

[MissFishy]

It really is a great photo, haha.

 

[tom91970]

It really is a great photo, haha.

I'm glad you think so. Many times you will see someone post a picture of thier fish that has died and it is just floating in a cup, bag, tank...you get the idea.

I wanted to do something a little different for po' lil' Pearl.

 

[IDunnoWhy]

Tom.....Your freaking me out here LOL

I can't believe I missed this thread, Sorry for your loss but I must say, that is a first for me, I've NEVER seen a fish in a coffin before

 

[cinlnk]

Yes, they did. But let me tell you, funeral arrangements, services, headstones, etc. are expensive. I hear cremations and urns are cheaper, though...*thumbsups

Wished I would have seen this thread sooner.


flushing is even cheaper!!!*BOUNCINGS

Tom... I am sorry for your loss....Please send my condolences to the surviving family members.

BTW.... I just love yer warped sense of humor....I see myself doing the same thing.

 

[h2oh]

Awww, incense box coffin!

Poor fish. So cute, though.

 

[jo3olous]

lol that fish family must be balling to have such a fancy funeral

 

[brian1973]

I never read this before but it is hysterical.... Thanks Tom I need the laugh.

LMAO donations

 

[brooklynfish]

sorry for your loss.....shes in a better place now.

Wher you guna bury her?

 

[tom91970]

I never read this before but it is hysterical.... Thanks Tom I need the laugh.

LMAO donations

You're welcome!

Here's another: http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/obituary/51271-butch-shrimp-r-i-p.html