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Report: Possible Undertaker Match at SummerSlam Revealed

According to the rules of the WWE Universe, The Undertaker may be the most accomplished and decorated superstar in history.

No other performer has had his longevity, jaw-dropping bouts, inclusion in memorable storylines and a win-loss ratio that is second to none.

For the past few years, though, "The Phenom" has slowed down his in-ring activity to a halt, gracing only the WrestleMania stage where his streak has taken on mystical proportions.

Plagued by year-round injuries or not, "The Deadman" has hit indelible home runs in his last several WrestleMania classics with Shawn Michaels, Triple H and, most recently, CM Punk.

But just when one thought The Undertaker would dial it back even more, the 48-year-old decided to get his hands dirty with The Shield on WWE TV following WrestleMania. Unfortunately for the legend, it culminated with him being triple-powerbombed through the announce table.

The Shield may not have gotten the last laugh, however, if the Undertaker chooses to ramp up his involvement this year even more,

Certainly, it would be a treat to see Undertaker in action at SummerSlam again, which, not counting his surprise appearance in 2009, last happened in 2008 against Edge.

Not to mention, if the slated match does come to fruition, it will likely prove to be a stellar affair not unlike the rousing six-man tag on April 22, which saw Undertaker's team barely fall short.

In addition, from a storyline standpoint, The Undertaker's continued involvement against The Shield would make sense in that it would be out of character for the former to decline the opportunity.

Furthermore, there probably isn't a more deserving group of wrestlers backstage than The Shield, who should be rewarded for rising to the occasion the moment they appeared at Survivor Series 2012.

Thus, as he gets ready to go off into the sunset, the right decision for The Undertaker would be to accept the proposed SummerSlam match.

It goes without saying that it would be a great way for him to give back to the new generation of stars without the drastic measure of relinquishing his fabled streak.

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Rumor Roundup for Wednesday, June 19 - The Undertaker

Brothers of Destruction likely at SummerSlam? As we continue to digest all of the possible new storylines that come out of Monday night's (June 17) Raw, we can add another to the list. WWE has a strong belief that the Undertaker will work SummerSlam in August. In fact, during his match with Kane on Raw, US Champion Dean Ambrose attempted to break out Taker's signature "Old School" move. It will all come down to the Deadman's health and willingness, but it sounds like WWE is making preliminary plans for the Shield to take on the reunited Brothers of Destruction.

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Retirement Living: Ask the Undertaker: Think of unique celebrations

Common questions asked within the funeral industry today are often regarding the increase in popularity of immediate disposition services, such as immediate cremation or direct burial in a cemetery. An express means of disposition seem to be gaining popularity and, therefore, it is only appropriate to ask why.

I believe the reason is best explained by a presenter at a recent conference I attended: “It is common for all of us to avoid something that we have never dealt with before, as it naturally generates a negative response in our minds.”

Death is a realization that we know somewhere deep down in our minds will occur to all of us. Based on the heartbreaking feelings that are often associated with the loss of a loved one, it is natural for us to avoid.

Think about it — on TV, we see families escorting their loved ones while grieving deeply in the streets of other countries, to even Whitney Houston’s family’s emotions while the pallbearers escorted her casketed remains from the church.

Watching this outpouring of emotion often makes family members try and think of ways to spare their loved ones this sort of pain. They may think that an immediate disposition will do so.

Fortunately, some undertakers recognize the value of a meaningful tribute to the life of a loved one. We see this by families holding ceremonies at their favorite pub or community gathering facility rather than their place of worship.

We are noticing more and more families incorporating special songs, photos and videos in the services they design today, placing less emphasis on death and more importance on life. We are even observing funeral establishments providing themed food and favorite wines rather than a bowl of mints and a water cooler.

Overall, we are noticing an increase in the way undertakers are providing assistance when someone experiences a loss — much more than just selecting merchandise and choosing a date for the service.

Let me share with you a few examples of how undertakers are providing these lasting tributes to families today and assisting in telling one’s story.

A funeral home in the Midwest had a well-known local pass away who had a deep passion for baseball. In knowing this, the undertaker took it upon himself to learn about the individual and created a life tribute that received national recognition earlier this year.

The undertaker used a baseball hat as the register book for people to sign, played “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” as people processed out of church, and provided each guest with a box of Cracker Jacks with the decedent’s photo on it rather than pre-printed cards with a verse.

This type of personalization placed the emphasis on the things the deceased loved so much, and provided a unique tribute that will be remembered, sharing this gentleman’s life story in a way that provided a sense of comfort for all who attended.

Another example is a little closer to home. Just last year, our firm organized services for a past president of the Maryland State Funeral Directors Association and previous owner to a local funeral home.

You see, George absolutely loved the Christmas season, and it was important to the family that they celebrated this time of year together one last time. In learning this, during his visitation times, our staff created Christmas morning for the family.

We had an 8-foot Christmas tree near the front of the room, his two 10-foot nutcrackers standing at attention on either end of his casket, Santa and Mrs. Claus greeting visitors as they entered the room, and Christmas carols playing in the background, all the way to serving punch and cookies for all who attended. In taking a little bit more time to talk with the family, we were able to tell George’s story through the wonderful expressions of Christmas.

It is only natural to want to spare your loved ones pain, but it is important to provide them with an opportunity to grieve. Some unique undertakers today are stepping out from the way “it’s always been done” and are truly helping families develop a unique tribute to a life lived.

Be sure to learn about all options available to families today and select a funeral provider that specializes in developing ways a life can be remembered before making quick decisions. As my father has always said, “We only get one chance to do this right.”