Cowboy Summer? | FFFW 201 | Connecting Directors

It’s issue 201, and we’re back for more fun. Man, that just rhymed. This line doesn’t.

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“Cowboy Up” Your Funeral Home: Ride the Wave of Summer’s Trendiest Theme

Yeehaw, partner! With “Cowboy Summer” sweeping the nation, it’s high time your funeral home lassoed this trend to stay ahead of the herd. But what exactly is “Cowboy Summer”? Picture this: a cultural revival of Western aesthetics, driven by the return of cowboy fashion, the booming popularity of country music, and the rugged charm of the Wild West.

This summer, guys are rocking mullets and denim, inspired by the likes of Post Malone, who just dropped a country album that’s been playing on repeat. The blockbuster hit Twisters has everyone nostalgic for the heartland, and suddenly, the cowboy lifestyle—complete with boots, hats, and that rebellious spirit—is back in full swing.

Here’s how to give your services that rustic, rodeo-ready vibe while ensuring your clients get the ultimate Western send-off.

1. The Six-Shooter Salute:
Forget the standard 21-gun salute; it’s time to honor the deceased with a Six-Shooter Salute. Have a group of authentic cowboys, dressed in full Western regalia, fire six-shooters into the air as a final tribute. The salute is performed on horseback, of course, with each cowboy executing a precision spin after firing, leaving the mourners in awe of the spectacle.

2. Cowboy Casket Races:
Why have a solemn procession when you can stage a full-on casket race? Transform your cemetery into a Wild West rodeo arena where the pallbearers—dressed as cowboys—race to the gravesite, casket in tow. The winning team earns the title of “Sheriff of the Cemetery” for the day, complete with a tin star and bragging rights.

3. Rhinestone Rodeo Send-Off:
For the truly stylish cowboy, offer a Rhinestone Rodeo Send-Off. This includes a casket encrusted with rhinestones, a custom cowboy hat with the deceased’s initials in glittering letters, and a final ride to the grave in a horse-drawn hearse that’s been decked out in fringe and silver conchos. Top it all off with a country-western band playing the deceased’s favorite tunes as mourners line dance around the casket.These over-the-top ideas will ensure your funeral home becomes the go-to spot for those looking to say goodbye in true cowboy style. After all, why should the rodeo end with the last roundup? Giddy up!

Trivia

In the Old West, it was common for cowboys to be buried with which of the following items to ensure they were prepared for the “great beyond”?

Click on the right answer, and you’ll see a penguin. Get it wrong, and you’ll see someone hurting themselves.

Answer Choices:
A) A loaded six-shooter
B) A pair of boots facing west
C) A silver dollar for the ferryman