https://www.funeralwise.com/forums/topic/do-i-attend/feed/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:44:35 +0000 https://bbpress.org/?v=2.6.9 en-US https://www.funeralwise.com/forums/topic/do-i-attend/#post-699 https://www.funeralwise.com/forums/topic/do-i-attend/#post-699 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:21:40 +0000 toraziyal Two of my closest friend’s grandfather passed away. I met him once or twice over the last 20 years. They were both very close to their grandfather. The services are a 10 hour round trip drive away. I have contacted both of them to give my respects. Should I go to services? I was thinking of perhaps going to the wake so that I could drive down and come back the same day. Would my friends understand if I didn’t go?

]]> https://www.funeralwise.com/forums/topic/do-i-attend/#post-697 https://www.funeralwise.com/forums/topic/do-i-attend/#post-697 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:32:21 +0000 Jennifer Lane I think that if you feel you should be there, and you are able to go – then the 10 hour round trip drive is worth it since this is a close relationship. You do not need to attend the funeral if you are able to get to the visitation. It would mean a lot to your friends to see you support them during this difficult time, but I am also sure they would understand if you were not able to be there.

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