6 Feet Under

For an archaeologist, grave goods can be crucial in discerning the identity of an individual before death.  Things like pottery and weapons can give clues into who the person was, and what they did on an everyday basis.  So, what kinds of things would a future archaeologist find digging up graves of those who died in 2013? There are a multitude of possibilities, so I can only speak of what you would find in mine if I was to keel over at this very instant.

First, I would want to be wearing a pair of jeans with a nice sweater.  Nothing extravagant, but something I would wear for a special occasion. And nothing bright – I should seem at least a little sad that I have died.  I would also want to be wearing my rings, as usually there isn’t a day you’d catch me without them and each has sentimental value for one reason or another.  I would want what I was wearing to be a snapshot of what I could look like if I was walking down the street.  If I was alive, of course. 

Second is the stuff I would want to have around me.  I would want the things I never go without, such as a good book or two, and my favourite albums.  I'd also want a photo album of my family, friends, and dog, and I'd want my stuffed bear.  Now, before you start laughing, this is no ordinary bear.  I’ve had mine since I was tiny and he was bigger than me, and it would be sad to have death break that trend.  Death can be a scary thing too; it never hurts to have something there to keep you company.  And maybe some flowers to fend off that dead person smell for a little while.  I think these items would be the similiar to those that someone else would choose for me.  Perhaps they would make a few minor changes to reflect my relationship with the person – such as a particular necklace from my mom, or a bottle of tequila from my university friends – but nothing too substantial. 



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With my grave goods I would want to show what life was like for a happy university kid. I would want to get across the message that I was loved by some pretty amazing people, that I was a bit of a bookworm, and that I had excellent taste in music.  I would also want to give clues to some of the memories I cherished from throughout my life, and show how I fit into the world of 2013.