Funeral Stone
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:06 am
The Funeral Stone
Steven died. His will provided $30,000 for an elaborate
funeral. As the last guests departed the affair, his
wife, Sarah turned to her oldest and dearest friend.
'Well, I'm sure Steven would be pleased,' she said.
'I'm sure you're right,' replied Jody, who lowered
her voice and leaned in close. 'How much did this
really cost?'
'All of it,' said Sarah . 'Thirty thousand.'
'No!' Jody exclaimed. 'I mean, it was very nice, but
$30,000?'
Sarah answered, 'The funeral was $6,500. I donated
$500 to the synagogue. The whisky, wine and snacks
were another $500. The rest went for the Memorial
Stone.'
Jody computed quickly. '$22,500 for a Memorial
Stone? My God, how big is it?'
'Two and a half carats.'
Steven died. His will provided $30,000 for an elaborate
funeral. As the last guests departed the affair, his
wife, Sarah turned to her oldest and dearest friend.
'Well, I'm sure Steven would be pleased,' she said.
'I'm sure you're right,' replied Jody, who lowered
her voice and leaned in close. 'How much did this
really cost?'
'All of it,' said Sarah . 'Thirty thousand.'
'No!' Jody exclaimed. 'I mean, it was very nice, but
$30,000?'
Sarah answered, 'The funeral was $6,500. I donated
$500 to the synagogue. The whisky, wine and snacks
were another $500. The rest went for the Memorial
Stone.'
Jody computed quickly. '$22,500 for a Memorial
Stone? My God, how big is it?'
'Two and a half carats.'
