Kody Brown Prepares Garrison’s Grave for Funeral in Heart-Wrenching ‘Sister Wives’ Scene

A Father’s Tribute: Kody Brown’s Emotional Farewell

The sun was barely up when the news came through – Kody Brown, with his sleeves rolled up, was doing something deeply personal on a recent episode. His son, Garrison, had passed in March 2024, and now Kody was preparing to lay him to rest. Watching him take charge of the burial arrangements seemed, well, profoundly moving. I wondered how many of us would do the same in his shoes.

On that quiet Sunday morning, Kody explained his unusual request to the cemetery sextant. “I asked if I could dig it myself. It means something to me,” he shared. It’s a sentiment that feels both heavy and heartfelt – maybe it’s just a way for him to cope.

Bringing Garrison’s ashes back to Wyoming seemed like a pilgrimage of sorts. The task was simple – yet monumental – digging the grave with help from family members. “It’s like an old west country cemetery,” he noted, and you could sense the weight of each shovel full of dirt.

Once the laborious task was done, Kody sat quietly by the site, contemplating under the setting sun. The next day brought family together for a service – a chance to honor Garrison amidst tears and stories. Janelle, Garrison’s mom, stood by Kody, their past differences set aside in shared grief.

Even after their split in December 2022, Janelle and Kody seemed unified as parents, passing Garrison’s ashes together into their final resting place. They were surrounded by their children and extended family – including ex-wives Meri and Christine, and current wife Robyn. It made me think about how grief can sometimes knit people closer.

The funeral bore traces of Garrison’s spirit – a Viking ship urn crafted by Aspyn’s husband Mitch was a centerpiece of this intimate farewell. An unusual request saw everyone barefoot during the ceremony – a nod to staying grounded, I suppose. Even more poignant was Paedon Brown’s tribute: dog tags placed lovingly on the grave and a symbolic beer poured out in memory.

The unconventional continued with a relative officiating in a Hawaiian shirt – fitting perhaps given Garrison’s love for them. And as Hunter Brown shared stories about growing up alongside Garrison, laughter mixed with tears, creating a beautiful tapestry of memories.

Kody also shared a dream where Garrison appeared at peace, chuckling over the music choices left behind. “He told me he was okay,” Kody said with an almost quiet relief in his voice – it’s something everyone needed to hear.

If you’d like more insights into this touching moment from the Brown family or similar stories around grief and healing, you might find this NPR article interesting.

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