We are slowly making progress sorting out finances and funeral arrangements. There have been one or two complications which have meant the process is a bit slower than usual. We still haven’t got the date of the funeral but hopefully that will be sorted tomorrow (fingers crossed). The bank holiday has also slowed things down, which means my brother will probably have to go home and come back later next week rather than us be able to do everything this week and early next week as we had hoped.
I think it often doesn’t go quite towards the plan for lots of reasons. I hope you get it all sorted that works out for you all….
Perhaps the most important thing is to get it fitting and right for the person. I know your Dad had been ill for a while, did he have preferences?
Thanks Chrissy, there are some odd complications that have slowed things down.
The illness he contracted due to his Chemo treatment was unusual so the coroner had to be informed. The undertaker was away for the weekend and didn’t get back home until yesterday, which has caused a further delay. The bank holiday weekend will delay it a bit more.
On the plus side the undertaker was a personal friend of my Dad and was able to add some personal thoughts on what might be appropriate.
My Dad has been in and out of hospital with serious illnesses for some time and he always bounced back. He always had hope for more stable health.
The best thing we can do is treat him with the dignity he deserves.
Those arrangements are always so difficult. Often the sorrow, whis is burdening one’s heart, is slowing down the process of decision-making. You, and your family, are in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend. xx
Thank you my dear Claudia xx
Very difficult time.
Today has been especially difficult for me.
I am so sorry I missed the news of your dad’s death, Cherie. I feel for you and trust that everything will fall into place. It’s been 15 years since my dad died but I remember it all as though it were yesterday. My heart is with you these days….
I know you were having your own problems at the time too.
Thank you for your kind words and thoughts xx
This is the hardest part you have to be strong to arrange things…. grieving time will come after . sending hugs x x
Thank you Sally xx
All very sad, and the delays can’t help. I dio hope you are ok. Hugs from me xx
Thanks your thoughts are much appreciated xx Just one or two final things to set in motion and thankfully we have the date of the funeral now.
Dear Cherie,
I’m so sorry to learn of your dear Father’s death,
my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Di.x
Say not in grief ‘He is no more’ but live in thankfulness that he was’.
[Hebrew proverb].
Thank You xx that is a lovely proverb.