Are "In Loving Memory" windshield decals a thing in your area?

[Thing 1]

Very popular here in the South East. I think some of the funeral homes do them in some of their packages. The RIP shirts are also fairly popular as well. DS had a friend killed a few years ago and they sold tons of the shirts and the proceeds went to a scholarship fund in his memory and people also wore them to several events to honor his memory. I bought them for our whole family. I don't have a car decal but am not opposed to them either. If it someone very close to you, they are always very close to your thoughts every second anyway so Im not sure having the decal would make a huge difference.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

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[ronandannette]

This is yet another thing I'd have never known existed if it weren't for the DIS. Nothing like that is done here in Calgary and no, I wouldn't have one of they were nor would I own or wear a RIP shirt as has been mentioned up thread.

 

[soccerdad72]

I've seen a few - I don't know if they're a 'thing' around us, but I know the type of sticker you're talking about.

I personally wouldn't do it, but then again, I've never really been a window decal person.

A cousin of mine went a little more extreme with it, though - she had an 'in loving memory' tattoo done - full headshot of her grandfather on her back, along with his birth/death dates.

 

[mousefanmichelle]

I see them around the metro Detroit area. They make me sad and if I lost a loved one I wouldn't want to see that everyday on my vehicle. I don't like stickers on my car anyway so I wouldn't do it. I couldn't imagine a tee-shirt either though. I wouldn't wear it.

 

[ronandannette]

I see them around the metro Detroit area. They make me sad and if I lost a loved one I wouldn't want to see that everyday on my vehicle. I don't like stickers on my car anyway so I wouldn't do it. I couldn't imagine a tee-shirt either though. I wouldn't wear it.

A PP up-thread suggested that they are a type of fund-raiser; sold with proceeds going to a cause in honor of the deceased. Seems like a racket to me - how about just making a donation to th designated cause without "whoever" produced the t-shirt getting a cut. After having spent some time working in the funeral industry though I can assure you that if families seems willing to pay for something (like decals or shirts or anything...) the funeral home will happily sell it.

 

[HM]

I'm in NC. I see them quite a bit.

 

[Minnesota!]

I have seen quite a few of them here. I might have a small one done if the mood struck. My goddaughter died of cancer almost 9 years ago, and I would put some angel wings and her name on my car if the opportunity arose...

 

[pryncess527]

I'm in the SE, I see them occasionally. It is not how I choose to remember/honor loved ones and it's not really how I'd care to be remembered either.

 

[L&Lfan]

New Jersey here....never seen one.

 

[Tasha228]

Yes, I see a lot around here. Honestly, I don't know if I'd do one or not. I hope I don't lose anyone that I love enough to even cause me to debate whether to do it any time soon.

 

[xlsm]

It's a thing in southern MO and in AR. Never saw the RIP shirts before that others have mentioned. Lots of support shirts for people who have cancer or other health issues, though.

 

[wilkeliza]

I've seen them but usually the ones I know who have done it are due to an untimely death and not something like old age. Same with memorial tattoos. My brothers have true memorial tattoos with my mom's birthday, death day, and name and whole nine yards (cross not photo of her) but I have a tattoo that if you didn't know it was for her you wouldn't know. I preferred that route because I can wear shorts with out people automatically knowing it is for someone who died early. None of us got one for our grandpa or other relatives.

I wouldn't do the shirts or decals but if that helps a family grieve then I'm not going to knock it. Also when I have seen the shirts they aren't usually mass produced or anything. Someone's auntie who has a printer buys the paper and makes the iron on then puts it on a shirt. Costs maybe 2 or 3 bucks per a shirt and the family gets the rest. Some relatives will even donate the cost of the shirts and the whole pot goes to pay for the funeral. I've never seen it come from the funeral home itself neither have I seen the decals from the funeral home either.

 

[Disney_traveler]

Big in south Texas where I used to live but haven't seen as many here in SE Virginia.

And no, I'd never do that.

Yep still huge here in south Texas, along with pretty much any other decal you could think of: "spoiled oilfield wife" , ones that look like an exotic dancer on an oil rig, last names in the old style letters, the monster (drink) symbol in every color and pattern imaginable. As well as the shirts, hats, necklace pendants and tattoos.

As far as shirts go, I've now see "prison strong" shirts with name, picture and how long they will be gone worn by entire families.

 

[SC Minnie]

I've seen a few - I don't know if they're a 'thing' around us, but I know the type of sticker you're talking about.

I personally wouldn't do it, but then again, I've never really been a window decal person.

A cousin of mine went a little more extreme with it, though - she had an 'in loving memory' tattoo done - full headshot of her grandfather on her back, along with his birth/death dates.

My exSisIL's sister did this on her shoulder blade when their mother died. The person she went to was not very good with people's faces so to me it looks like of creepy. The 'funny' thing is a mole is not in the middle of the face and it looks even creepier.

 

[wilkeliza]

Yep still huge here in south Texas, along with pretty much any other decal you could think of: "spoiled oilfield wife" , ones that look like an exotic dancer on an oil rig, last names in the old style letters, the monster (drink) symbol in every color and pattern imaginable. As well as the shirts, hats, necklace pendants and tattoos.

As far as shirts go, I've now see "prison strong" shirts with name, picture and how long they will be gone worn by entire families.

smh at the prison strong.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Here are two examples I found on the web. Around here there are actual shops who do airbrushed shirts as a business. These aren't done as a fundraiser. One person will come up with a design or two with the airbrush guy and word spreads on where to go. When you go you tell them the name of the deceased and they'll already know what design. You pay for your own shirts. Not everyone gets them done. These are usually worn to the viewing and any yearly memorial/birthday events.

 

[vicwishes]

I've never seen one in New Hampshire. I suppose it would be a constant reminder of that person and a way to work through grief. Not something I would do even though I do have a number of bumper stickers on my car.

 

[mousefanmichelle]

A PP up thread suggested that they are a type of fund-raiser; sold with proceeds going to a cause n honor of the deceased. Seems like a racket to me - how about just making a donation to th designated cause without "whoever" produced the t-shirt getting a cut. After having spent some time working in the funeral industry though I can assure you that if families seems willing to pay for something (like decals or shirts or anything...) the funeral home will happily sell it.

We just had my fathers funeral last week and I tell you what, the funeral industry has got you lock, stock and barrel 100% based on emotion. The amount of money you could spend is outrageous. Grieving spouses and especially parents of a child could seriously be "taken" and spend thousands on stuff that they upsell you.

 

[lynxstch]

Western MD here and I have never seen one