Funeral etiquette question........
CrownPrinceBandar
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Tue Oct-05-10 05:27 PM
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Funeral etiquette question........
One of my best friends lost his grandmother over the weekend and the funeral is on Thu eve. I'd like to attend, but it is over an hour away from here and I have a big exam on Fri AM. Would it be a faux-pas to forgo the funeral so I can study more for the exam?
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Tue Oct-05-10 05:32 PM
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Unless you were a very, very good friend with your best friend's grandmother. If not, I don't see any reason to attend the funeral.
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Tue Oct-05-10 06:36 PM
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Study is what I'll do. Oh BTW, I like your Mr. Hulot avatar.
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Tue Oct-05-10 05:37 PM
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2. No. A friend's parent, a faux pas. Grandparent, no. Though a handwritten note would
be a really good idea. Redstone
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Tue Oct-05-10 05:49 PM
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3. agreed. a note is a nice touch to show concern for the loss. nt
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Tue Oct-05-10 05:55 PM
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Just make sure your friend gets the note no more than a day after the funeral.
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Tue Oct-05-10 06:37 PM
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6. Thanks for the good advice.......
I just got off the phone w/ my friend and he was disappointed but understanding. I like the note idea and will get on that.
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Wed Oct-06-10 07:15 AM
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7. Studies generally come first unless it is close family (including grandparents, aunts, uncles).
Explain in advance and send a sympathy card. Good luck on the test!
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Wed Oct-06-10 08:01 AM
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8. i send online condolences
thru the funeral homes web sight if they have one....
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Wed Oct-06-10 09:23 AM
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9. I was shocked when a friend drove in for my mom's funeral
And that was my mother. I'd never expect friends to drive long distances for my grandparent.
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Wed Oct-06-10 05:15 PM
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10. Send a card or, better, a hand-written note of sympathy.
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