PSA: My mother-in-law passed away last night due to complications related to cancer. She was 77, in a hospice facility & we were prepared for her passing.
But not being able to hold a funeral & the challenges of crying while wearing a mask we were not prepared for.
#OurNewNormal
But not being able to hold a funeral & the challenges of crying while wearing a mask we were not prepared for.
#OurNewNormal
This is the SURREAL discussion we had to have that led to the decision of not holding a funeral service:
1) If its 10 or less people, how do you select which ones?
2) Most of her friends who would insist on coming are 75+.
3) How do you enforce no hugging in times of mourning?
1) If its 10 or less people, how do you select which ones?
2) Most of her friends who would insist on coming are 75+.
3) How do you enforce no hugging in times of mourning?
We also hope by communicating our reasons for NOT holding a service will help educate those who may not be as informed or fully understand risks about COVID-19.
We are showing how serious we are taking this to those that may not have been listening or believing.
We are showing how serious we are taking this to those that may not have been listening or believing.
I'm also sharing here to help others start thinking about these surreal decisions that many of us may be facing.
This could impact last requests & wills.
And it definitely challenges one's control on self-distancing. Imagine denying your favorite aunt, who is sobbing, a hug.
This could impact last requests & wills.
And it definitely challenges one's control on self-distancing. Imagine denying your favorite aunt, who is sobbing, a hug.
