Hoosiers Want One Thing at Their Funeral, and It’s Not Flowers

Funeral and memorial services are often sad and somber occasions, but perhaps this one particular request could make things a tad more comfortable.

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While I don't personally follow many sports outside of NASCAR and some NFL football, I know plenty of folks who live and breathe athletics. From shouting at the TV to crying after a big loss, I've seen it all. The sports platform PromoGuy.us recently embarked on a mission to discover where the real "die-hard" sports fans can be found—and many of them are, in fact, in Indiana. The study also revealed just how far fans are willing to take their passion for their teams, and spoiler alert: it's all the way to the end and beyond.

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Perhaps the most interesting finding from this study was that 63% of American sports fans want their favorite sports team represented in their funeral or memorial service in some way. In fact, one in three U.S. sports fans would like to be buried with memorabilia from their favorite team, while a staggering 60% would like their love for their team mentioned in memorial speeches. Perhaps something like, "This guy is over and done, but the Colts are still number one." (Maybe?)

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How Sports Fans Want to Be Remembered in Indiana

While Indiana is home to some hardcore sports fans, Mississippi actually has the most, with 75% wanting their favorite team included in their funeral or memorial. Utah ranks lowest at just 9%. That said, about 35% of Hoosiers still want their favorite sports team to be a part of their departing ceremonies. I'm sure there are a couple of interesting ways this could be accomplished.

As I mentioned before, some folks want their team mentioned in a speech, while others want to be buried with memorabilia. Still, some fans report wanting the team's logo carved into their tombstone, their ashes spread at a location involving their favorite team, or a donation left to the team in their name. I suppose, in a way, this could be a great way for the family to honor their loved one while focusing on something positive during a difficult time. What do you think?