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There was a “private family service” announced in the obit (due to the Covid-19 virus) for someone I know who died last week. Her immediate family was quite small, though, with around 10 at most. They decided to have the service now rather than announce a memorial in the future, which they may or may not do.
“Private” to me usually means immediate family and/or those who are explicitly invited.
That is what we are doing. If and when we have any kind of memorial, we will let people know. My mom was 91, so all her kids are up in age, and of the two still in their fifties, one has a heart condition and the other a deteriorating spine. We will meet at the cemetery tomorrow, do a quick service with the pastor saying some words, which we know my mother would have wanted to happen, and then we will scurry back to our own homes.
Might I suggest you have her cremated then at a later time when the virus has passed, have a service and burial for her.
You might suggest that because you are allowed to suggest anything you want within the framework of the TOS.
But that's not what we are doing. She is already embalmed and dressed and ready to go. She did not want to be cremated. She wanted to be buried with her husband and son, and we are not going to dishonor her by doing something different. I don't really see what difference it would make at this point anyway. We will follow social distancing rules, but the four of us who will be there have already been in the same proximity.
My condolences to you and your family over the loss of your dear mother.
These trying times are made even more trying when you add to them the loss of a loved one.
A week ago I conducted a memorial service for a family and the current health crisis prevented many of the family from attending. Selfishly, I was not disappointed that the number of people was limited.
My condolences to you and your family over the loss of your dear mother.
These trying times are made even more trying when you add to them the loss of a loved one.
A week ago I conducted a memorial service for a family and the current health crisis prevented many of the family from attending. Selfishly, I was not disappointed that the number of people was limited.
I agree with the plans for your mother. I was reading somewhere that police in Louisiana had to breakup a funeral that had dozens of people inside. Even if you practice social distancing at a wake, I still believe that you're taking an unnecessary risk. I understand the desire to celebrate someone's life, but this is something that can be done at a later date. Its either that or potentially exposing people and risking another death/funeral down the line.
My own mother had a partner in crime as well, and was very downhearted when she died. Maybe it's like the army's battle buddy system. When your buddy is gone, the battle is over.
I'm so sorry to read of your loss. Please accept my condolences.
In Montana where winters can be brutal, it is not unusual for families to have private burial and then to hold outdoor informal celebration of life on a summer day.
As someone who also lost my mother not long ago. No matter who you marry, your mother will always be close at heart.
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