Cremation of a loved one is a popular option in Montana, with nearly 75% choosing the method. Regulations regarding where you can spread those ashes legally are fairly lax.
I know that losing a child, spouse or parent can be unbearable but when someone loses a grandparent it can be just as tough. I think it can be especially hard as an adult because you have spent a lot of time with the person and have so many memories...
Growing up in the Bible Belt region of Tennessee and Kentucky, I have known a lot of people who were put off by Prince's flamboyant style. Some who "wouldn't pay a nickel to see him". I was never one of those people. I have had a great respect for Prince as a performer since the Purple Rain era, and like everyone else, I was shocked to hear the news of his passing...
It really hit home. As the father of four wonderful kids between the ages of 19 and 26, I could hardly handle it -- and I consider myself emotionally strong.