The death of great aunt Louise puts the Crane men in a philosophical mood about the meaning of life. Under Daphne’s prodding, Martin reveals that he’s been secretly writing song lyrics for the past thirty years, hoping to someday submit one of them to Frank Sinatra. After Niles and Frasier put the lyrics to music, Martin sends the song to his singing idol.

Aunt Louise’s will stipulated that Frasier must deliver the eulogy at her memorial service, while Niles is in charge of disposing of her ashes. Driving to the service, the Cranes stop to spread the remains in a wooded area, but Niles can’t open the lid on the urn, and winds up covering himself and Frasier with the ashes. Martin, meanwhile, is blue after receiving a rejection letter from “Ol’ Blue Eyes.”

At the memorial service, Frasier struggles to find something nice to say about his “busybody” aunt, but manages to come through with a tactful speech about her. Then, in a tribute to his father, Frasier leads the choir in a rousing rendition of Martin’s song.