03/24/11 Grif.Net - Funeral Expenses

[Dr. Bob]

Billy died. His will provided $30,000 for his elaborate funeral. As the
last guests departed the affair, his wife Joyce turned to her oldest and
dearest friend, Jonelle.
"Well, I'm sure Billy would be pleased," she said.

"I'm sure you're right," replied Jonelle, who lowered her voice and leaned
in close.
"How much did this really cost?"

"All of it," said Joyce. "Thirty thousand dollars."

"No!" Jonelle exclaimed. "I mean, it was very nice, but $30,000?"

Joyce answered, "The funeral was $6,500. I donated an extra $500 to the
church. Drinks, food and snacks were another $1000. The rest went for the
Memorial Stone."

Jonelle quickly computed the total of $8,000 and said "$22,000 for a
Memorial Stone? My goodness, how big is it?"

Joyce answered, "Two and a half carats".

[Thanks BJ for forwarding the chuckle]
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Dr Bob Griffin
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