Seeing Estranged Family At Funeral Mumsnet, Mar 17, 2018 · However I can say my db is a funeral director and he sees more arguments over people not being told than they do with estranged people actually being informed. Feb 27, 2018 · February 27, 2018 11:42 AM Subscribe My grandmother is likely in her last days, so I'm expecting to attend her funeral soon. I don't regret seeing her the second time but I would not choose to do it again (visit someone in the funeral home). I am sorry for your loss Quote React Add post Share Bookmark ParadiseCity · 18/03/2018 20:44 Apr 24, 2025 · Sorry but it sounds like their has been a family fallout and they were effectively estranged or NC as MN likes to put it. The catch- I've been estranged from my mother (by my choice, for reasons that I think are valid, but she disagrees). We were all 'airbrushed' from the eulogy and told we couldn't send flowers as it was for 'immediate family' only. Sep 6, 2010 · While a long- or short-term estrangement with the deceased means that you’re not likely to play a role in the funeral planning process, your presence at the ceremony and/or burial will have an impact – not only on your peace of mind, but also on other family members or friends who may have taken sides in the estrangement. Receiving the news of estranged family member's death can affect us in so many different ways. If you are considering whether or not to attend, ask yourself these questions: 1. While you hope people will behave like grown ups with a bit of decorum at a funeral it’s not a guarantee, emotions run high and you already know they’ll be looking for drama.

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