Some request their cremated remains be spread across water or perhaps on a mountain. But in a Roman candle? Well, a funeral home in Springfield, Missouri is giving it a shot. Associated Press tells about a funeral director who is launching his dad's remains. Greenlawn Funeral Homes will hold its first-ever Fireworks Memorial program. Jim Carver says his dad James loved fireworks and would appreciate the send off. But even though it's all in the family in this case, Fireworks Memorials are available to all Greenlawn customers, with a broad price range, including the "Ultimate Goodbye" plan, which goes for $10,000. That would put a lot of burn in the urn!  DB

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