Do You Think a Funeral Home Is a Good Place to Open Up a Starbucks?

by HAHAJKDOTCOM Posted 2012/07/12 16:16:15

Related Topics: Gross, Coffee, Starbucks, Funeral, Store, Loss, Homes, Wing, 2012, Home, Business, Mother

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A funeral home is stepping things up and opening a Starbucks store inside to boost business.

HAHAJK.COM reports:
The Robinson Funeral Home in Easley, S.C., has decided the loss of a loved one doesn’t stand a chance against the craving for a Grande Caramel Latte, and is opening a Starbucks in one wing of the home.

loved chance craving grande caramel latte opening starbucks wing home

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kevracer 2012/07/12 16:18:59

I need my coffee

+11
"yeah Old Tom looks pretty damn good - can't hardly tell he went through the windshield. Hey give me a Tall no-foam Latte."
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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/07/14 01:02:26

Gross!

+2
NOT A PLACE TO DRINK A STIMULANT!

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Marie to MOMMA T... 2012/07/14 18:28:31

Better than alcohol!

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MOMMA T... to Marie 2012/07/14 18:46:41

+1
NEIGHBOR OWNS A MORTUARY, BEST NOT TO HAVE ALCOHOL... HE SAYS STUFF HAPPENS.

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Marie to MOMMA T... 2012/07/14 21:20:20

I certainly agree! Saw too many examples in my lif time!

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belle 2012/07/14 00:59:39

Gross!

+2
these words funeral home and starbucks coffee should never be in the same sentence.

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☼ Supersonic Jocy 2012/07/14 00:39:41

I need my coffee

+1
24/7

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Chloey Hamer 2012/07/14 00:02:08

Gross!

+2
While you're mourning the loss of your beloved Grandmother, How about an iced caramel machiato?

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Ada Whitmire 2012/07/13 23:45:05

Gross!

+1
I dont know about eveyone else but if I had to go to a funeral home, you can bet I will be in no mood to have some coffee

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davyd god loving patriot 2012/07/13 22:56:53

I need my coffee

+1
what's the hurry ????? No need to rush.............

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Foxiness 2012/07/13 22:31:53

I need my coffee

+2
You know what, as long as the mortician isn't working there bahind the counter... I'm good :)

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Elaine to Foxiness 2012/07/15 22:47:42

No....I wouldn't want him either, as he may ask if I want the embalmers special!

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Kitsune Touhou 2012/07/13 22:13:56

I need my coffee

+1
I'm sorry, I just need caffeine to make it through the day. This would be coo-- oh hey, gimme a double-tall mocha latte with whipped cream.

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WWZ Captain 2012/07/13 21:48:33

Gross!

+1
Starbucks, as the kids say..you've jumped the shark.

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☆FritzW☆ 2012/07/13 21:33:36

Gross!

+4
How offensive. If one can't make it as a funeral home, then get out of the business, but don't denigrate someone's final viewing like this! Last thing I'd do is make a purchase at that Starbucks (and suggest the same to all the other mourners) so the ownership/management of the funeral home loses more money than they were before. Jeesh... that's just disrespectful.

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Caela Brownie 2012/07/13 20:43:37

My mother would have wanted it this way.

+1
My mom wouldn't care. She likes coffee. Om nom nom.

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bennett.dunn1 2012/07/13 20:40:17

I need my coffee

+2
Well, people need their coffee, and Starbucks makes reasonable coffee. My dad once mentioned to me that for a lot of people funerals provide the opportunity for old friends to meet up again, especially if the person who died was old and had collected many friends over the ages. When I die, I hope my friends will sit down together, and talk about the good memories they have of us doing things together, if need be, over a cup of Starbucks.

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LADY LIBERTY SILLY WORDSMITH 2012/07/13 20:34:46

My mother would have wanted it this way.

+1
IT'S NOTHING of DISRESPECT or INAPPROPRIATE,

COFFEE SOOTHES SADNESS.

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wgossett99 2012/07/13 19:58:18

Gross!

+3
If this is really true, I am appalled. As if being in a funeral home wasn't depressing enough, now they want you to pay for coffee???!!

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Bob DiN to wgossett99 2012/07/14 06:47:18

A shot of booze does also.

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Margaret Jacobson 2012/07/13 19:56:13

I need my coffee

+1
why not ?? I would also like to see a Dunkin donuts/' baskin robbins too !! People could gi in and get some refreshments from the street like everyone else !! It might also LOWER THE "INSANE" COST OF DYING???

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Ashley 2012/07/13 19:45:08

Gross!

+1
Overpriced

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jere.chievres 2012/07/13 19:43:35

Gross!

+5
If you can't get through a wake of funeral without coffee, don't go.

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overdog001 2012/07/13 19:32:48

I need my coffee

+2
The funeral homes I've been to already serve coffee, sodas, tea, donuts, candy bars, and have smoking areas. What difference does it make? Funerals are not for the benefit of the dead -- the dead are dead! Funerals are for the benefit and comfort of the ones left behind. If coffee is comforting, then cool. If not, don't buy it.

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theprothinker 2012/07/13 19:19:24

My mother would have wanted it this way.

+1
Why not? Most often, funerals and funeral visitations are joyful occasions for congenial visiting and well-wishing. I can see how a Starbucks in there could add to that.

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Larry 2012/07/13 19:18:20

I need my coffee

+1
sure why not

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phil 2012/07/13 19:16:39

I need my coffee

+1
Done with class but not in the room with the loved one and no coffee in the room as well

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jujunme 2012/07/13 19:16:11

Gross!

+4
First they nail you with the funeral expenses, then charge $2.50 for a cup of coffee isn't death depressing enough??

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theprot... to jujunme 2012/07/13 19:20:27

Death isn't always depressing!

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jujunme to theprot... 2012/07/15 00:06:32

+1
Well, it certainly isn't a hoot

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theprot... to jujunme 2012/07/17 15:39:59

For some it is! 'Course I've never been dead.

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jujunme to theprot... 2012/07/17 19:35:26

LOL neither have i, but i would like to think those who have passed are in a better place and having a real good time.

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Nick Name to jujunme 2012/07/14 04:54:26

Does Starbucks have anything that costs only $2.50 ?

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Taxman 2012/07/13 19:08:13

I need my coffee

+3
I'll take a tall Coffin-Coffee

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Taxman to Taxman 2012/07/14 16:53:49

It will wake up a WAKE

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Lanikai 2012/07/13 19:02:21

I need my coffee

+1
Yes. PLEASE!111

Funerals are too boring. When a family member passes you have to be there for hours and hours. It is freezing in there and they rarely ever have coffee.

Bring on the Starbucks.

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BifDaddy 2012/07/13 18:58:10

I need my coffee

+3
Gives a new meaning to "out of the box" creativity.

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Hannah 2012/07/13 18:53:15

Gross!

+3
Who wouldn't want a frappichino while watching the person they love being buried

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Karen Anderson 2012/07/13 18:40:12

Gross!

+4
In many States , it is unsanitary to serve food to be consumed on the premises where human remains are prepared for burial.....

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bennett... to Karen A... 2012/07/13 20:42:59

+1
It IS, unequivocally, unsanitary, or it's CONSIDERED unsanitary?

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rightside 2012/07/13 18:35:35

My mother would have wanted it this way.

+1
When we buried my mom (cremated) on our property, we buried her with a pack of Pal Mal cigarettes and a can of Pepsi.
People don't have to buy the coffee.
When I die, I want people to enjoy my funeral. I want singing and dancing and laughing and if coffee helps, then so be it.

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