"My mother-in-law was cremated and my brother-in-law got mad and threw her ashes down a flight of stairs. Is there a law against that in
The person sending this didn't say where he stood on the issue, but it being his mother-in-law, I suspect he's a cautious person (as we recommend) and wants to be sure he can join in the fun without being arrested. I have fond memories myself of playing rugby with my own mother-in-law's ashes, but that was Germany in 1974, and we all know it's completely different over there.
I found plenty of law to support the notion that funeral homes must treat remains with respect and any disposition of them with respect. Hey, they may be creepy people, but at least they'll respect your departed relatives, give you a creepy handshake and a tour of the unintentionally hilarious casket room--ask to see the "Big Bass" and "Fairway to Heaven" caskets.
But, it looks like mother-in-law is on her own once she gets passed back to her (loving) family. I don't know if it was cathartic for brother-in-law, but I hope it didn't damage the stairs. And if the urn spills open on the way down, will she (or her ashy self) haunt the stairs until she's re-urned? How about putting her in a Nerf ball so she can play touch football with the family? Inside a bowling ball?
I don't know mother-in-law, but from the events described, and from their describer, I'm guessing she and her kin were fans of the Jerry Springer Show, if not guests, and I think she'd be pleased with this re-enactment of the show--in my mind, it's a fitting tribute.
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