Woman misheard an instruction while scattering her dad’s ashes — minutes later she was in the river fighting to fix one embarrassing mistake
Even in the midst of loss, small bursts of humor can ease the pain and lighten the heart. One woman’s attempt to say a final goodbye to her father took a surprising turn that left everyone around both shocked and amused. A peaceful ritual by the river turned into a comical chase after she dropped the urn, highlighting the unpredictable side of life and grief. The story was shared by Instagram user Eva Buzo (@evabuzo) in a video posted on December 27, 2025, where she recounted the unforgettable incident with humor and honesty.
Eva Buzo, an ultramarathon swimmer, posted a video capturing the unusual incident. In the clip, she is seen swimming across the water, chasing her father’s urn as it floats away. Laughter from onlookers fills the background, and one man narrates the moment, saying, “There we have Dad, flowing through the water, and Eva dropped the container, so she is swimming after him.” He then jokingly shouts, “Faster, he’s getting away!” The video shows Eva finally catching up to the urn and swimming back, earning cheers and applause from everyone nearby.
Onscreen text added a playful touch, reading, “Me chasing my dad’s urn after misunderstanding the instructions,” which gave context to the unexpected scene. The text revealed her nervousness and confusion during the ceremony as she said goodbye to her father.
In her caption, Eva reflected on the moment with a mix of humor and sentiment, “Made a splash at the scattering of my dad’s ashes. Had to strip down to my underwear and leap into the water, much to the amusement of the mourners. Happy to say, though, Dad would have enjoyed the chaos.” The clip resonated with viewers worldwide, reaching over 3.1 million views and inspiring many to share their own stories of grief turning into lighthearted memories.
One user, @bridgetfarmerprintmaker, shared their personal experience, noting how, during the final moment of scattering the ashes, a sudden gust of wind carried them into the face of a hiker who appeared around the corner. Caught off guard, the man asked, “Who was that I just ate?” After a brief and awkward pause, they sheepishly explained, “That was our dad.” The hiker then smiled and replied, “Well, he tasted like a good man.” @waiteaweawe recounted, "Something similar happened to our mum. The poor boat driver had to navigate while my nephew was held by his ankles and fished her out." @crystalderaffelerealtor joked, "Just playing water polo with dad."
Small mishaps at a burial can bring a smile during grief and remind us of the deceased’s character. In another story, a mother’s burial, the ceremony was delayed when the hearse locked itself with the keys inside. As mourners waited, the daughter recalled her mother’s words, saying, “If you can’t have a good time, then have a memorable time.” Police arrived and helped unlock the vehicle, turning a stressful moment into a short pause filled with shared relief and quiet smiles.
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