Cremation isn’t a subject I’ve given much thought. In fact, the whole idea of it makes me feel ashen. However, after receiving a letter from Neptune Society, I couldn’t help but be curious about what they were offering… Dear Connoisseurs of Cremation: I received an envelope from your Society that said on the outside: “Free [...]

Among other things, McDonald’s is famous for serving up Happy Meals. But lately, it seems something unfortunate is being dished out on the side at some locations, which can best be described as Unhappy Melees. That’s what triggered this letter to the fast food giant… Dear Head of McDonald’s Restaurant Security: Has McDonald’s picked up [...]

Around the same time my car battery died, so did many people. Not necessarily at the same location, but nevertheless, this thought triggered an idea. I ran it by Mac Tools to see if one of their products might have provided a lifeline in both instances… Dear Power Source Professionals: I’m interested in information pertaining [...]

Preparing for a funeral is never fun; especially when it’s your own. Yet a few issues unexpectedly came up regarding mine, so I consulted an organization experienced in this area for guidance… Dear National Funeral Directors Association: You seem to have lots of helpful information on your website about funerals. That’s why I am interested [...]

Everyone knows time flies, but I needed more information about when time dies. A product from RadioShack led me to believe they might have the answers… Dear RadioShackers: I wrote weeks ago and never heard back. It could be because my letter was sent to Mail Stop #CF3-311, but now I discovered Consumer Care is [...]

You really can shop ’til you drop at Costco — at least according to one link on their website… Dear Costco Funeral Director: While visiting Costco.com, I learned that Costco sells caskets. It actually stopped me you-know-what in my tracks when I saw “Funeral” right after “Furniture” on your navigation menu. Is there anything you [...]